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Uncategorized Boards => General => Topic started by: Jmac00 on August 03, 2011, 09:36:53 PM

Title: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Jmac00 on August 03, 2011, 09:36:53 PM

Wasn't in a rush to get it done either...but with tracking down the right fittings, part, etc.. finally somewhat done of the gas setup.

old gas setup..
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/jmac2000dge/Beer/IMG_7915.jpg)

newer setup..
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/jmac2000dge/Beer/IMG_7935.jpg)

with three taps...and "drip tray"...have to make another drip tray as someone knocked that one off and destroyed it...
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/jmac2000dge/Beer/IMG_7912.jpg)

Not as nice and fancy as Thomas' , but it'll do for now.
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/jmac2000dge/Beer/IMG_7936.jpg)

cheers :cheers:

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Richard on August 03, 2011, 09:46:16 PM

Where'd you get the tap heads from? :P

(looks bloody excellent btw)

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Jmac00 on August 03, 2011, 09:53:49 PM

Quote from: "Richard"

Where'd you get the tap heads from? :P

Been slowly collecting them over the past while...mainly kijiji though. The guiness one came attached to the stout faucet...score.. :party:

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Kyle on August 04, 2011, 09:04:48 AM

Nice, are you using a nitro or beergas setup with the stout faucet?

Also, where did you buy that faucet, best deal I can find at the moment is about $100.

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Jmac00 on August 04, 2011, 09:15:07 AM

No, just using the CO2 for now. Found the faucet and handle on kijiji... i won't say how much i paid, but lets say i got a good deal.. :D  :drink:

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Kyle on August 04, 2011, 09:21:31 AM

good for you, Kijiji has great deals from time to time. How well does it work with just the C02? I've been thinking about getting the full nitro setup, but if it's fine with standard gas setup, I'll do it alot sooner. Also thinking of trying a Perlick Creamer Faucet instead of the stout faucet, such as:

http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_i ... s_id=12232 (http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?products_id=12232)

I have 3 Perlick 525's and they work beautifully.

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: brew on August 04, 2011, 09:42:08 AM

Awesome setup - I'd love to take it for a test drive sometime!

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Jmac00 on August 04, 2011, 09:55:22 AM

i'm still trying to get it dialed in...before the regs were put in, all i had was to hit the keg with gas here and there and pour....now its hooked up to a reg, i haven't tried it yet or got it setup, but hopefully soon.

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Dave Savoie on August 04, 2011, 10:45:26 AM

Do you get condensation in the freezer ? I wanna build somethign like this but my last one when i useda freezer it got condensation once and awhile

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Gil Breau on August 04, 2011, 11:29:03 AM

So....awesome......

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Richard on August 04, 2011, 11:57:56 AM

Quote from: "Dave Savoie"

Do you get condensation in the freezer ? I wanna build somethign like this but my last one when i useda freezer it got condensation once and awhile

Two Words: Baking Soda.

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Dean on August 04, 2011, 11:58:15 AM

Quote from: "brew"

Awesome setup - I'd love to take it for a test drive sometime!

I know where he lives ...hahaha

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Richard on August 04, 2011, 11:59:48 AM

Surprise party at Jmac00's place!

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Jmac00 on August 04, 2011, 12:16:53 PM

Quote from: "Richard"

Quote from: "Dave Savoie"

Do you get condensation in the freezer ? I wanna build somethign like this but my last one when i useda freezer it got condensation once and awhile

Two Words: Baking Soda.

Yes there's condensation...more so in the summer. I'm currently trying some Silica crystals....not sure if its working or not. I picked up the stuff at the pet stores...couldn't find damp rid...but basically silica crystals or decadent(sp) should work.

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Jmac00 on August 04, 2011, 01:37:47 PM

here's my plan for drip trays..... ;)


http://www.busybeetools.com/products/MA ... C-SET.html (http://www.busybeetools.com/products/MAGNETIC-TOOLS-TRAYS-4-PC-SET.html)

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Dean on August 05, 2011, 12:03:53 AM

Quote from: "Jmac00"

Quote from: "Richard"

Quote from: "Dave Savoie"

Do you get condensation in the freezer ? I wanna build somethign like this but my last one when i useda freezer it got condensation once and awhile

Two Words: Baking Soda.

Yes there's condensation...more so in the summer. I'm currently trying some Silica crystals....not sure if its working or not. I picked up the stuff at the pet stores...couldn't find damp rid...but basically silica crystals or decadent(sp) should work.

charcoal briquets should work too ....

Title: Re: Slow process, but almost there.
Post by: Jmac00 on August 05, 2011, 12:25:44 AM

cool, will keep them in mind as well. tks