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Old 04-27-2008, 10:04 PM
RickDel RickDel is offline
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Default Newbie here.. Please review my purchase list
Mod, this can be deleted.... I have EVERYTHING except my pipe/tubing to house my beer lines - couldn't find much on that


Ok, I'm finally ready to build my freezer conversion. I plan to have two kegs with a 5 to 7' air cooled line to my dual tap tower located on my bar top. Can you please review my purchase list to see if I'm buying the correct items, or if there's anything I need to add.


3" Column - 2 Faucets - PVD Brass - Air Cooled
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...743DT-PVD.html
$194.95

Surface Mount Drip Tray, with Cutout, with Drain, PVD Brass
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...920DSSPVD.html
$204.95

Brewer's Edge Digital Temperature Controller II
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...s-pid-E54.html
$109.00

2 D System Couplers
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...pid-7485E.html
$29.95 x 2 = $59.90

Premium Series Dual Primary CO2 Regulator
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...2-Battery.html
$100.95

5 lb. Aluminum CO2 Cylinder, Empty
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...d-430A-5E.html
$56.95

1/4" I.D. Clear Vinyl Hose - 50' Coil
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...d-548C600.html
$37.50

Red Vinyl Gas Hose & Reusable Snap Clamps
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-..._SNP-10x4.html
$8.40

4 Stainless Steel Screw Clamp Size Range - Up to 5/16" Vinyl & Poly
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...-pid-705W.html
$.80 x 4 = $3.20

2 3/16" to 1/4" Stainless Steel Splicer
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...id-SSS-BE.html
$1.80 x 2 = $3.60

Blower - 12 CFM
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...pid-2C782.html
$85.95

Hanger Bracket for 12 CFM Blower
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...pid-2C703.html
$23.50

10' x 1" Blower Hose - 12 CFM Blower
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...d-1651-10.html
$39.50

Flexible Aluminum Duct - 2-1/2" O.D. (Or PVC)
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...-1630-2.5.html
$127.50

2 Insulation 2-5/8"ID x 3/4"Wall
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...ES-FRI258.html
$27.50 x 2 = $55.00

PLUS: $350 for my Whirlpool 14 cu ft freezer gives me a total around $1,500.. WOW!! that's a little more then I wanted to spend, but if I can get a cold beer from the first pour it will be well worth it to me.

Any advise is GREATLY appreciated.... THANKS!!!
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Old 04-28-2008, 06:02 AM
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Make sure you check the closeout section for drip trays.
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Old 04-28-2008, 07:10 AM
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Thanks for the tip, but do you think I can mix a PVD brass tower and a regular polished brass drip tray? It could save me almost $100, but I want them to match (and I don't want to polish anything)

Thanks Again
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Old 04-28-2008, 07:48 AM
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If you are spending that much why not just get a commercial unit?
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Old 04-28-2008, 11:06 AM
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To be honest, I'll probably buy a lot of my parts from cheaper places; however, my main problem is location and remote cooling. I don't see how a commercial unit will will help me, because I'll still have a problem cooling the tower (I want it to dispense from a tower located on my bar).

I'll consider your suggestion and do some more research. Right now I can't see going commercial for less than double the cost of my current design.
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Old 04-30-2008, 06:36 AM
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Default What kinds of beer are you planning to serve ?
Your set up is very similar to mine - I used a free to me old freezer.
The only issue I'd raise with your shopping list is regarding the regulator.
If you are planning to serve beers with different CO2 volumes / pressures then I'd go with a single primary regulator and a T followed by 2 secondary regulators. That way you can easily fine tune your keg pressures independently.
I tried the single regulator route and ended up buying a pair of secondaries.
Good luck.
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Old 04-30-2008, 01:53 PM
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I'll probably always have a 1/4 of Miller Lite on tap and then something a little more expensive, like Grolsh or Dos XX.

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That way you can easily fine tune your keg pressures independently
Hmmm, I thought that's what I'd get with the regulator I selected?????? I must be confused....

Thanks for the reply.
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Old 04-30-2008, 02:20 PM
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Hmmm, I thought that's what I'd get with the regulator I selected?????? I must be confused....

Thanks for the reply.
No confusion on your part. You have selected the correct dual regulator that WILL allow you to dispense two different beers at different pressures if need be.
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Old 06-03-2008, 06:35 PM
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Brass tarnishes so you'll have to polish it unless you have a cleaning person
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