this is how I locked my tap

Hi, im new to the forum. This is how I set up mine. Costed $35 for the pad. $21 for an nsf rated valve for potable water and misc stuff I had laying around. I decided to use a 12v valve. Did not want 120v floating around inside the kegerator. There was a bit of foam but thats because I overcarbed the beer accidently The next keg poured fine.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwtVxTJxwRI[/ame]

if I ever decide to do multi tap by building a keezer. It would only cost me for additional valves.

I forgot to add I programmed the pad to hold the valve open for 30 seconds. It has 99 user codes and a master code. The master can lock out all other codes. I dont need the 99 users. I just program one for guests and then delete it when done.

paedbo said:

Hi, im new to the forum. This is how I set up mine. Costed $35 for the pad. $21 for an nsf rated valve for potable water and misc stuff I had laying around. I decided to use a 12v valve. Did not want 120v floating around inside the kegerator. There was a bit of foam but thats because I overcarbed the beer accidently The next keg poured fine.

https://youtu.be/ZwtVxTJxwRI

if I ever decide to do multi tap by building a keezer. It would only cost me for additional valves.

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Video is "private". If you uploaded it to YouTube, change it's settings to public.

It sounds technologically cool but, alas, 'tis private

fixing now,

update: I fixed the privacy thanks for letting me know.

what valve did you use?

Ehchotech g28e. The 1/2 inch version. I used stainless barbs.

That's pretty awesome if you've got kids around that you're trying to keep out of your stash.

As a side note, though, I think you may need to next focus on balancing your system. That's a lot of foam...

Can you provide a bit more info about what you bought and how you set it up? This is intriguing and something I need to work on as the kids get older.

max384 said:

[…]As a side note, though, I think you may need to next focus on balancing your system. That's a lot of foam...

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Lol - ya think?

Cheers!

max384 said:

That's pretty awesome if you've got kids around that you're trying to keep out of your stash.

As a side note, though, I think you may need to next focus on balancing your system. That's a lot of foam...

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OP did say say he over carbed that keg, and the next keg poured fine...

Is there a lock on the cooler too? An inventive thief could use a picnic tap if they had access to the kegs...

I like this, good job OP. Now who's going to make one of these with a thumbprint scanner next?
https://www.adafruit.com/products/751

That is bad ass

Just run the 12V through a metal tap handle.

actionjackson905 said:

OP did say say he over carbed that keg, and the next keg poured fine...

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Dolt! I missed that in the OP.

I will upload a new video with the new keg and I will give a parts list


update: [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKCP-S_bk0k[/ame]

Mr's likes the slower pour rate.

I dont have time right now for the parts list. I'll come back and do it later.

yes there is a hasp on the door so no keg access except by me.

I thought about finger print scanners and rfids but decided we liked the pad better as we can give out guest codes etc.

I also have tamper proof ( warranty) stickers on the screws for the keypad so no one can unscrew the terminal without me knowing about it.

Heres the revised vid. Beer is colder than norm 38 degrees so it has a bit slower pour rate. I havent bothered to cut the hosing to balance because im fine with the pour rate the way it is.

https://youtu.be/pKCP-S_bk0k

Ill get the parts list together. I have physical therapy soon.

I look forward to the parts list. But - just out of curiosity, who are you protecting you beer from? Do you live in a half-way house with people coming and going all day and night? Are there vikings nearby?

That's some James Bond tihs right there! Thanks for sharing. It's almost worth popping out a kid just to justify this.

How about an electronic door lock hooked up to it as well?

sorry i jumped the gun...did not see others had already asked.
With a 5 year old and the fact I like to share with the neighbor I would find this a much better application than the key locking type.

Duplicate post.

i dont know why but its not letting me post grrrr. it says something about duplicate posts because i tried to copy paste and repost but yet i dont see it.

I'll see if i can attach to the bottom of this post.
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mainly our adult kids is who we have to lock it from. Also our youngest is 18 and is on a huge alcohol kick , the Mr's and i dont like the traditional tap locks, too much work to use!

The kegerator is also in my hot tub room which is common area for them and their friends to use.

Ok here's my parts listing.

enforcer keypad. It comes with a wiring diagram I followed the diagram the way it was printed except i didnt bother to use the diode.
https://www.surveillance-video.com/security-sk-1011-sq.html/

ehcotech valve from ebay. ( i bought 12v)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-Electric-Solenoid-Valve-NSF61-Potable-Water-12VDC-24VDC-VAC-110-120VAC-G28E-/290791672658?var=&hash=item8963bf9f4e
The seller suggested I use this valve because he had a previous customer that had good results with it not foaming and its potable rated.

stainless steel reducer bushing 1/2 to 1/4 npt
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAINLESS-STEEL-BUSHING-REDUCER-1-2-x-1-4-NPT-PIPE-/401008707993?

stainless 3/16 barb x 1/4 npt
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAINLESS-STEEL-HOSE-BARB-3-16-hose-1-4-NPT-PIPE-HB-1-4X3-16-/401008700334?

I already had a 2 amp 12v power supply.

tamper proof seals
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231018897315?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

and you'll need two hose clamps which i already had too.

I had thought about changing the wiring and adding a fuse inside the kegerator going to the valve, then running a ground wire from the keypads "alarm" trigger that would cause the fuse to blow if the keypad was taken apart so a kid couldnt "hot wire" it by unscrewing the keypad. but then i just decided it was easier to slap a few tamper proof labels on the screws.

If I was them (your kids), I'd put an ultra-violet ink on the keypad and see which keys you're entering. 24 tries (or less) and they're in...

24 trys would be for four digits right? assuming no duplicates. Keypad can have up to 8 digit code. And theres 15 min lockout after a few trys. Nothings completly fool proof if someone wants in bad enough. Its a deterrent.

24 for 4 digits, yes. 120 for 5, etc... But how many digits would the normal person want to enter to pour a beer? I would see it as a challenge to get in there undetected. Hidden video camera, etc...

paedbo said:

24 trys would be for four digits right? assuming no duplicates. Keypad can have up to 8 digit code. And theres 15 min lockout after a few trys. Nothings completly fool proof if someone wants in bad enough. Its a deterrent.

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It might be 24 if the order that the numbers are pressed is not important, which, I assume it is, then the answer is 10,000 possible combinations.

A very simple solution is to put up a webcam pointed at the keezer. Although it doesn't even need to be real, the real ones are pretty cheap, motion activated, you get a text when something moves, automated recordings, etc. Just the threat of getting busted on video would probably be enough for most kids.

AndyRN said:

It might be 24 if the order that the numbers are pressed is not important, which, I assume it is, then the answer is 10,000 possible combinations.

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You obviously missed my previous comment about the UV dye.

So... did you run an ac line into the fridge to the 12 v dc converter? Or can you use a battery pack?

On the security issue, you did change the 6-8-6-8-6 code after posting the Youtube video right???

The 69696 code was the guest code. True a security camera would work too as a deterrent. But then I have to check it constantly. Maybe use both

The 12v is external. It runs through the co2 opening and the connections are made inside the kegerator

Also I was paranoid about tap being bumped and leaking a whole keg out. With the valve at least I know that can never happen.

Pretty interesting. I was wondering how long it would take for someone to come up with one of these systems. lol

After seeing this I started to look around the interwebs.
I found this, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LQ7SGXO/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I think this would fit my application better in sharing with the neighbors or guest.

nutty_gnome said:

I look forward to the parts list. But - just out of curiosity, who are you protecting you beer from? Do you live in a half-way house with people coming and going all day and night? Are there vikings nearby?

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This would be great up here in my town! Lol

That is a serious lock. I can see the need for the install for sure now that you mention where your tap is. I suppose I count myself fortunate that I won't have that issue, ever.

Yellow im digging that rfid keypad. Maybe when I go multitap ill use that!

I still use picnic taps inside the fridge. I see that amazon carries some electromagnetic door locks that I could tie to a pad to unlock or lock the fridge. I have youngsters. And in a year or 2 I will need to secure access somehow. The lock linked below doesn't mess with flow control, only access through the door.

Check out this one here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GYLIJ8E/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I think this would be great on the kitchen fridge to keep the kids from mucking about after dining hours!

I've got 4 taps and 3 college-aged kids. As far as I know (!), they have never touched it. None of them are at home now, but they've had ample opportunity and it was just never an issue.

Everybody's situation is different though, I know that. In my house, putting a lock on the cabinet that contains the chips would be a better idea Those late night snack raids are going to be the end of me.

nutty_gnome said:

I still use picnic taps inside the fridge. I see that amazon carries some electromagnetic door locks that I could tie to a pad to unlock or lock the fridge. I have youngsters. And in a year or 2 I will need to secure access somehow. The lock linked below doesn't mess with flow control, only access through the door.

Check out this one here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GYLIJ8E/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I think this would be great on the kitchen fridge to keep the kids from mucking about after dining hours!

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Looks like it needs power to lock. id just unplug it and help myself.