cheetrowe
Member
Hey everyone. I'm researching a 4-tap jockey box build and have a couple questions about the cold plate before I purchase.
My first question is, do larger length and width cold plates cool more effectively than smaller ones? (for instance, a 10"x15" plate versus an 8"x12" plate; examples here).
I'm thinking the larger surface area would cool more effectively, but I've never dealt with the plates before.
That leads to my next question. I've seen threads where people debate whether you really have to have your keg temp under 55 degrees to serve cold. My kegs will be room temp, so I'm wondering if the larger surface area plate would benefit in this instance (and maybe even allow me to serve outdoors in the heat?). Or is the difference so slight that it's not worth the extra price?
Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
My first question is, do larger length and width cold plates cool more effectively than smaller ones? (for instance, a 10"x15" plate versus an 8"x12" plate; examples here).
I'm thinking the larger surface area would cool more effectively, but I've never dealt with the plates before.
That leads to my next question. I've seen threads where people debate whether you really have to have your keg temp under 55 degrees to serve cold. My kegs will be room temp, so I'm wondering if the larger surface area plate would benefit in this instance (and maybe even allow me to serve outdoors in the heat?). Or is the difference so slight that it's not worth the extra price?
Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
