How far apart do you space your taps?

[GearJammer]

I just built a 9" collar for the GE 7.0cf keezer. I wanted to put three taps off to the right side, that is, the side with the hump, so that I don't bump the shanks if I'm moving cornys around on the floor of the keezer.

So, how far apart should each tap be - I mean, there has to be a cost/benefit to having them a little closer together so that you could fit in a smaller (cheaper) drip tray to accomodate all three. I've looked at a bunch of other builds, but I don't know the exact spacing that people are using.

Thanks!

 

[PinkyOFloyd]

Not sure. I spaced mine 4" on center.

 

[kmat123]

I have the same keezer and spaced mine 4.5" from center

 

[annasdadhockey]

I have mine 3.5" on center.

 

[Elfmaze]

I think mine might be 3" BUT you can't use much more than the black tap handles

 

[MMTG]

I have 8 taps on my keezer and spaced them 4" apart on center

 

[DKershner]

I mean, there has to be a cost/benefit to having them a little closer together so that you could fit in a smaller (cheaper) drip tray to accomodate all three.

I used to have them spaced 3" apart and had 4 on a smaller drip tray. I have actual commercial beer tap handles and the spacing was VERY tight. Was very easy for a drunk person to knock 2 at once. With the black handles, might be ok.

I now have them spaced at 4.5", no such problems.

Both measurements are on center.

 

[GearJammer]

I ended up spacing mine last night at 3" on center, I never considered the size of the handles. I currently have the black handles, so this might pose a problem if I want to go to a bigger handle. Oh well, for now it works - thanks for the replies.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I try to tap as closely as I can and as often as I can. It's opportunity that prevents me.

 

[Elfmaze]

I did mine the way i did so i could use a 19" tray with the six taps. Plus i almost like the clean look of the small black handles.