Install Question

[oaksmith]

I have an account that wants to mount the faucets through the cooler wall. The outside wall is some type of brick and the total thickness of the wall from the inside cooler wall to the outside wall is at least 6 inches. They want some type of set-up for at least 10 taps through the wall. I'm thinking that because of the distance, shanks wouldn't work because keeping them cold would be a problem. If I go with some type of wall mounted unit, I'll still have a problem with the shanks not being cold enough. Should I be worried about the temp of the shanks? What does Micro matic have avilable to handle that many taps and how would you keep the lines cool? I don't think clycol is a option, How about blowing air over the shanks? How would you do that?

[Scott Zuhse]

Oaksmith, we'll get back to you on this. Have to run out for a meeting. Thanks for your patience.

Scott Zuhse, Instructor Micro Matic Dispense Institute

[Scott Zuhse]

To assure consistent temperature from the keg to the faucet, the best method would to be to build a box around the shanks. Build and insulate as to make it an extension of the cooler. Check out the shadow box for a shell. They are available up to 23" wide and will sleeve up to 12" deep. You may have to double them up.

Next, use a couple of 15 CFM blowers attached to flex tubes to pick up cold air from the cooler and then force this cold air into the box along the back of the shanks. We have commercial wall plate assemblies with drip trays available for securing short shanks and faucets. Call our customer service number @ 866 327-4159 for additional information.

Scott Zuhse, Instructor Micro Matic Dispense Institute