4912 tower installation - please help!

[homebrewer_99]

I don't know, but trying to visualize it I would rather my pvc pipe extend into the fridge for a better seal.

 

[LouT]

I actually have a 3 regulator secondary that I'm thinking of selling if you're interested. I don't plan on running anything on different pressures so I'm going manifold.

How bulky is it? I'd like to put it inside the fridge. PM me a price and a photo, or your e-mail address and we can discuss on e-mail. Does it all hold tight or are there any leaks?

 

[LouT]

Yea. I did'nt go that far either. It is the Gold Standard though. The hack by sirsloop looks promising. I'd change out the hose for some thick wall beverage hose later on though.

OH, so I must not have "thick walled" bev. hose -- that would explain it - yes, I better get the right stuff, now instead of later - this hookup at the shanks within the tower is going to be a son of a gun so I only want to do it once.

 

[LouT]

I don't know what the butterfly couplings are, but I would think you'd have to cut them off to attach QDs for kegs.

On Micromatic or NB site, I can't remember which, they gave some adapters, and you will figure out what the butterfly is for by looking at that stuff -- I think you can use them to attach to sankey tap AND ball lock if you buy the right adapters.

Beer lines are typically 5' if they're 3/16" ID and come already installed in a tower. That's the line that has to be balanced, and 5' should be fine. The length of the gas line doesn't matter.

True for most, but you might want to put an adapter in-line at the 5' point, so you can adjust your length longer when dispensing hefe, and easily shorten it when dispensing something else -- I think Bill is a steady hefe drinker...

 

[LouT]

I don't know, but trying to visualize it I would rather my pvc pipe extend into the fridge for a better seal.

I'm not sure what PVC pipe you're referring to. Inside my tower is some foam insulation. I didn't slide it down into the hole in top of fridge, but I did slide it down to just touch the top of the hole. If your tower itself is pvc, I think the flange on the bottom limits you so you can't slide the pvc down into the hole in top of fridge (assuming you're making a homemade kegerator).

Buford, I have to admit copy-catting you on the rails you used - ordered mine early this week from same source you posted (Lee) - I ordered two different length pairs for the sides since I couldn't decide which look I'd like better, I think I ordered the 12" and 16" ones. Whichever pair I don't use I can put to use on something else around here I'm sure.

 

[homebrewer_99]

True for most, but you might want to put an adapter in-line at the 5' point, so you can adjust your length longer when dispensing hefe, and easily shorten it when dispensing something else -- I think Bill is a steady hefe drinker...

I don't do HW all the time, but I always have some around...OK, I'm a steady HW drinker...

 

[LouT]

Next question: Does the Sanyo 4912 have room for a "log" type microbrew sanke keg with a normal sanke tap, anyone know?

 

[Fiberspeed]

All
My experience with the Sanyo can be found at the link below..

http://fiberspeed2k.googlepages.com/kegerator

 

[LouT]

All
My experience with the Sanyo can be found at the link below..
Feel free to email w/ questions [email protected]...

http://fiberspeed2k.googlepages.com/kegerator

Looks nice! How do you like having it on casters? To do again, would you have gotten locking casters or non swivel for 1/2 of them? Or bigger diameter for easier rolling? Or rubber wheels vs. plastic?
I was looking at casters last week, before seeing your fridge, couldn't make up my mind if I'd like them on there long term, although if I scratch the hardwood floor I'll be kind of ticked (sliding fridge when moving in & out of "spot" right now).

 

[homebrewer_99]

I don't think you have to worry about scratching the floor with the larger wheels.

I'm planning on mounting my Sanyo on a custom sized dolly because I want to make a box to hold the canister outside (in the back) so I can have access to it at all times. Plus it'll keep me from pushing the fridge back too far against the wall.

 

[LouT]

I'm planning on mounting my Sanyo on a custom sized dolly because I want to make a box to hold the canister outside (in the back) so I can have access to it at all times. Plus it'll keep me from pushing the fridge back too far against the wall.

That's a cool idea! The tank and reg stay out of site, but take up no space inside the fridge and avoid the condensation/oxidation from being inside the fridge. Just a slightly bigger footprint than the fridge itself -- great idea!