mplutodh1
Well-Known Member
As if I don't have enough home brew projects - I'm already thinking about another I want to try and tackle down the road. Was doing some research today on building a Jockey Box.
I've read a few things and will stay clear of copper tubing (although I know some folks have gone that route - I'd rather not). Stainless coils aren't cheap and take up a considerable amount of room. Leading me to think that a cold plate design might be the best - if I build one (ok more like when I build one) i think I'll just go big up front and do a minimum 2 but likely 4 tap box.
A few questions:
1) Anyone know of a good source for affordable cold plates? Chicompany had some a while back but their 6 port unit appears out of stock. Several are running around $80 for a 2 pot unit.
2) Anyone seen success with using coiled up beer hose? Like this:
http://www.simplybeer.com/blog/jockey-box/
I realize the beer hose won't have the same benefits the stainless will have but it is a fairly slick looking inexpensive solution - if it works to cool the beer.
I've read a few things and will stay clear of copper tubing (although I know some folks have gone that route - I'd rather not). Stainless coils aren't cheap and take up a considerable amount of room. Leading me to think that a cold plate design might be the best - if I build one (ok more like when I build one) i think I'll just go big up front and do a minimum 2 but likely 4 tap box.
A few questions:
1) Anyone know of a good source for affordable cold plates? Chicompany had some a while back but their 6 port unit appears out of stock. Several are running around $80 for a 2 pot unit.
2) Anyone seen success with using coiled up beer hose? Like this:
http://www.simplybeer.com/blog/jockey-box/
I realize the beer hose won't have the same benefits the stainless will have but it is a fairly slick looking inexpensive solution - if it works to cool the beer.