Internal tap system for commercial fridge

[ReuFroman]

I am trying to figure out the best way to put in a tap system on a new fridge that I won at an auction. It is a beast and I want to keep it hole free. I have lots of space to do any custom lines in it. So how do I get 4-6 taps in the fridge. Or how would you? Here is a link to the fridge. Have you seen an internal non picnic tap system anywhere?

http://www.truemfg.com/catalog.aspx?language_id=1&event_id=401&categoryId=416&productName=T-72

 

[LBussy]

If i had that beast I think I might devise some double doors; put the taps inside the main doors but still have another barrier inside to keep from heating up the whole thing every few minutes when getting a beer.

 

[ReuFroman]

Good idea. Maybe get some of the strips to keep airflow out to a minimum.

 

[processhead]

Great looking cooler.

If you did not want to mess with opening doors at all, maybe you could run your lines out the bottom of the refrigerator to a outboard tap station?

The down side would be the added hose length and the issues with how to best insulate or cool the beer lines

 

[pigroaster]

Most commercial older units have a vent hole about 3/4 inch in diam to act as a drain hole to a tray. Check your units bottom, You could route your lines out this hole and flow to a custom tap centre that stands near your baby. What a find. I used to have a double door stainless unit from a commercial kitchen that I got for taking it away within 1 hour! Long story. Great ending. It pays to have a trailer nearby!! !

 

[Bezel]

I think I would build a shallow box to hold the taps. Fit the box to the inside so when you open the door you see your taps, drip tray, and brewery logo.

 

[ReuFroman]

Thanks for the drain hole comment. I was looking and saw that this morning. I also saw a tap system that would be cool to http://www.etsy.com/listing/112611712/custom-draft-beer-tower-4-tap-iron-pipe?ref=v1_other_1

I could mount it on a shelf.

I forgot, but my better half reminded me, I need to keep the taps inside so they can be locked. Responsible kids don't always have responsible friends.

 

[P-J]

Check out this one:
4" Column - 4 Faucets - Polished Stainless Steel

You might want to check out Micro Matic's entire line so you can have some idea of what might be available.
Draft Beer Tower Portfolio

 

[ReuFroman]

Check out this one:
4" Column - 4 Faucets - Polished Stainless Steel

You might want to check out Micro Matic's entire line so you can have some idea of what might be available.
Draft Beer Tower Portfolio

Nice. Good idea.