7-Tap Black Iron Pipe Kegerator

[Bigs166]

Sammy, really nice job! I love it. Mike stopped by today and showed me some photos. I had to look and see for myself.



Coach, in Chesapeake Beach

Thanks a lot Coach!! All that training we did really paid off! I couldn't have done it without ya! Can't wait for the next brew.
See you soon.

 

[Bigs166]

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[JBone120]

I love the black pipe. I've been wanting to build out my keezer for a while and that's what I want to use. Where did you get the pipe, what size is it and where did you get it machined?

Your build looks sweet too.

 

[Bigs166]

I love the black pipe. I've been wanting to build out my keezer for a while and that's what I want to use. Where did you get the pipe, what size is it and where did you get it machined?

Your build looks sweet too.

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate your interest. I got aall of the pipe from Grainger.It is 3" black iron pipe. I asked everyone at Grainger if they knew someone who could do the work and they pointed me to a machinist that does it as a hobby.

 

[JBone120]

Cool, thanks. Did you go to the Grainger on Dover? And do you if the machinist would be willing to do some more? I'm right in Rockville so being able to maybe get this all done locally would be awesome.

 

[Bigs166]

Cool, thanks. Did you go to the Grainger on Dover? And do you if the machinist would be willing to do some more? I'm right in Rockville so being able to maybe get this all done locally would be awesome.

Sent PM

 

[Bigs166]

Added the guest/celebrity/commercial taps and some decor
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[lschiavo]

No room inside for your "Grainger" box o beer?

It's a rusticly beautiful yet functional piece that no proper home should be without.
Where do the kids sleep now?

 

[Bigs166]

KEGERATOR BUILD IS COMPLETE!!! I have put the final touches on the kegerator and also build a pretty sweet accent wall to compliment it!

 

[woo_pig]

Oh that's super sexy .

 

[Harry482]

Nice work!

 

[Flanman]

This keezer looks amazing...I have an old one I am looking to do somthing similar. You have just inspired me to get off my ass and complete it.

 

[HatchetJackson]

I have been using you and Philipct for inspiration.
Ive built my dolly and my cover. Now on to decorating the exterior and lid. Then pipe, plumbing, and wiring. Wanting it done before Christmas.

What are the lengths of the 3" pipes?
And if you don't mind me asking how much did it cost you?

 

[The_Goldfish]

Beautiful build sir!

 

[Bigs166]

Beautiful build sir!

Thanks a lot!!

 

[Bigs166]

My build made it in Zymurgy magazine this month!View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1487427799.250896.jpg

 

[kh54s10]

The only thing I don't like about this build is the custom tap handles. Give those another try. Get a little more creative. At least use a nice chunk of hardwood instead of stud pine.

 

[Bigs166]

The only thing I don't like about this build is the custom tap handles. Give those another try. Get a little more creative. At least use a nice chunk of hardwood instead of stud pine.

Thank you for the observation! For 2 reasons:
1. Constructive criticism is always welcome.
2. Your post gives me ammunition when I tell the wife the taps and tap handles need updated!

 

[stonebrewer]

Sam: congrats on getting into Zymurgy! Your build is fantastic and matches your décor perfectly. Hope you had a great time tonight at Owens!

Cheers!
Tony

 

[WhoDatDad78]

Man that is some fine work Bigs166.

 

[Bigs166]

please don't tell me you did all that work and went with cheap faucets. That deserves perlicks.

upgraded!
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[peter78]

upgraded!
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Are those Intertaps? I've been looking at them for some time on morebeer... From what I've read there seems like they are as good as Perlicks, if not better, only not many reviews as they seem to be new on the market. How do you like them?

 

[Bigs166]

Are those Intertaps? I've been looking at them for some time on morebeer... From what I've read there seems like they are as good as Perlicks, if not better, only not many reviews as they seem to be new on the market. How do you like them?

Way better than the ones I had. I've never had or used perlicks so I have no comparison. But the normal (less expensive) ones I had foamed a lot and I was wasting a lot. These pour with a perfect head. I even fill little 5oz Belgian taster goblets with no problem too.

 

[Redtab78]

Where did you get that paneling that you put on the keezer and the accent wall?

 

[Bigs166]

Where did you get that paneling that you put on the keezer and the accent wall?

Wayfair. Acacia wall panel

 

[stonebrewer]

Sam, Looks fantastic bro! Excellent work!!!

 

[ross_daly]

That's a beautiful build. I'm guessing you used the metal patch that the taps connect to (instead of threading them through the side of the pipe) in order to make swapping lines and assembly a bit easier? It seems like this way you don't have to thread/unthread any pipe to change a line. I like that!

 

[Bigs166]

New tap handles at the Babycat Brewery.

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[ZebulonBrewer]

Seriously cool. It gets better and better

 

[Phischy]

Love the short shifter knobs. I did the same thing out of skeleton heads.