Beer Forum

lmonetti · #1 (**permalink**) 10-09-2006, 01:18 PM

I want to install a remote tower and tap in a bar in my 'great room'. The Beverage Air beer unit would be in the room directly below the new tap. The run would be 10 ft. straight up. Is a blower inside the Beverage Air unit sufficient? What size should my beer lines be? Since I am now pushing beer a greater distance am I prone to foam?

LM

happytappy · #2 (**permalink**) 10-09-2006, 03:32 PM

What type of beer are you pouring?, CO2 volumes vary between beers and can make a big difference. What is the total lift from the bottom of the keg to the faucet? The line size will either be 1/4 or a combination of 3/8 and 3/16 depending on total run. Does the unit keep your beer cold now ? If it does and you are not maxed out on your thermostat, a blower will probably get the job done for you. Let me know the lift, type of beer, and altitude of where you live and I can give you line size, length, and CO2 pressure.

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lmonetti · #3 (**permalink**) 10-10-2006, 04:11 AM

I keep a 1/4 barrel of Michelob on tap. The Beverage Air unit I have keeps the beer very cold, the run length from the bottom of the keg to the faucet will be 13' and I live in NJ approx. 200 ft. above sea level.
Thanks for taking to time!

LM

happytappy · #4 (**permalink**) 10-10-2006, 01:11 PM

According to the ON TAP computer program, a 13 foot lift/run will require 12' 2.5" of 3/8 vinyl hose and 9.5 " of 3/16 vinyl hose. I would go with a foot of the 3/16 and see from there. Pressure would be set at 12.4 psi. I am assuming you will use a bent tube shank on the back of the faucet. You will need a blower to blow the air uo the tube. Let me know how you do.

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