Draft Beer Tower at the Kitchen Sink

[VegasJ]

I was just explaining this build outloud...

"this guy mounted a 2 faucet tower in the sink replacing the sprayer thingie with insulated lines down to the basement where his keez..."

and SWMBO yelled from the other room... "YOU ARE NOT DOING THAT"

 

[leatherfacegoon]

So are you venting the co2 powered pumps exhaust from the basement?

No, it is not vented. The gas stays in the "sealed" keezer. Not ideal but as long as you don't stick your head in the keezer and huff away you are OK. I have put my head in to get a correct reading on the regulators and I am still here.

 

[leatherfacegoon]

Not married or dream wife to let you tinker with this project

Single and loving not fighting/arguing over simple things like having a draft beer tower at the kitchen sink!

 

[rgarry]

Single and loving not fighting/arguing over simple things like having a draft beer tower at the kitchen sink!

Enjoy it. Once you find your true love, you will be replacing it so hope you didn't throw it out

 

[bmason1623]

Enjoy it. Once you find your true love, you will be replacing it so hope you didn't throw it out

Unless he marries the woman of his dreams. You know, the kind of woman that encourages him to spend lots of money on brewing equipment, to brew twice a week and has a cold home brew waiting for him in hand wearing a negligee he walks in from brewing in the garage.

Umm...yeah, enjoy it while you can because it's a pretty sweet setup.

 

[VegasJ]

I can see it now... he'll have a girl over, she'll go to the sink to wash up... and ask: "where's your sprayer nozzle?"

 

[leatherfacegoon]

Haha! This will be my test to see what the response is. If she freaks out, not the right one. If she asks what's on tap and suggests a craft brew, we have a winner! Ha

 

[brewman !]

Haha! This will be my test to see what the response is. If she freaks out, not the right one. If she asks what's on tap and suggests a craft brew, we have a winner! Ha

^^^^ words of wisdom right there...

I've got a similar space problem in my house and a similar need to get beer from the basement to the main floor. I started a thread about it here. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/1-2-keezer-1-2-freezer-458747/

Thanks for posting all this.

What do you think of using a pond pump to circulate glycol in the feeder line ?

How much does the freezer run ?

Ironic, but I have the very same freezer.

 

[NickTheGreat]

I realize this is an old thread, but I am impressed. I've floated the idea of a remote tap and the WAF was higher than anticipated. My glycol line would be REALLY long to my kitchen, but not my theater room . . .

Anybody have an estimation of costs of this setup? I didn't see one but kinda skimmed the text.

 

[milldoggy]

I use a pond pump and a fridge to cool a 25 ft line if you are looking for details

 

[leatherfacegoon]

The pump on the glycol chiller is a rather stout one, not sure of its specs but it looks like one that is used in some of the electric brewing set ups. It is a 1/4 horsepower pump. Whatever pond pump you are considering, multiply the current draw by the voltage (120) to obtain the power in watts, then convert to horsepower. I am using 3/8 inner diameter lines for the glycol.

As for the cost, yes it was expensive but I dreamed this up while I was in Afghanistan where we were not allowed any alcohol. Meaning, I wanted to do this regardless of cost. The glycol unit was the most expensive item at around $1200. The two faucet tower was $400 and the CO2 pumps were $400 for the entire panel. I can't remember how much I got the freezer for from Sears scratch and dent but it was under $300 if my memory is correct.

I am very happy with this set up. I have put at least a dozen kegs through it and I clean the lines after each keg. I guess I should write up my unique cleaning method where I send the cleaning agent down one line and up the other.

Hope this helps you guys!

 

[brewman !]

Thanks for the reply.

Would the system work without the CO2 pumps ?

 

[milldoggy]

Thanks for the reply.

Would the system work without the CO2 pumps ?

Depends on length, vertical and resistance. 1/4 barrier tubing at 25 ft with a 12 ft vertical is about 10-12 psi. Same thing with 3/16 would require 18ish. Use something not as smooth as barrier tubing and you will need pumps.

 

[leatherfacegoon]

As for doing it without CO2 pumps, you could. Just make sure to use beer gas, whatever your supplier has. I want to say the standard is 20% Nitrogen and 80% CO2. I considered that option but I did not want to play around with the pressure.


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