Bought the blower, time to install. Questions

[timm747]

Just a couple questions, I bought the 15cfm blower, the 4' tubing and the bracket, now I'm ready to install:

1) Does the blower typically get installed inside the unit or outside?

2) Do I need to insulate the tube that will go up to the tower or do I just point it up there and I'm done?

3) How do I attach the blower to the inside of the unitif it is installed inside? Drill pilot holes and use screws?

4) Does it matter where the blower is installed (back wall, side wall, etc)?

5) Should I use silicone RTV to seal all holes that are cut in the kegerator for the blower install?

Thanks!

Tim

[Scott Zuhse]

Blower is installed inside but out of the way so the keg will not damage it. Preferably where it can pick up the coldest air. Do not insulate the tube. Simply route it up into the tower so the air is forced up to the back of the shank and then returns back to the kegerator through the tower.

Which bracket did you purchase? If this bracket is used, Bolt the blower to the bracket and then use self tapping screws to secure the bracket to inside wall or ceiling - whichever makes the most sense. Electrical tape works well for securing the flex tube to this bracket.

Drill a small hole (3/8"??)either in the back of the unit or in the side wall for the electrical cord. Do not drill in an area that may damage the unit. Before attaching the cord to the motor, route it through this hole and then using wire nuts, make your connections. Use silicone or plumbers putty to seal hole.

Scott Zuhse, Instructor Micro Matic Dispense Institute

[fubarman]

So the tube ends at the back of the shank and then is channeled back down into the kegerator automatically? Or must the tube continue from the shank back down into the cooler in order to re-circulate the air?

[Beer Dr]

yes, the air will return to the cooler automatically around the outside of the hose