Hi - I have read a number of threads on here regarding DIY Trunk lines and before I start building one I'd like to confirm I have all the key points addressed.
I have two Komos V2 Kegerators on order which will be placed side by side (with the recommended air gaps). There will be a total of six beer lines - four from one kegerator and two from the other. The kegerator with only two kegs on tap will have storage for two 'On Deck' kegs and a gallon water reservoir with a pump that feeds the copper core of the trunk line. The 4mm EVA Barrier lines beer lines encircle the copper cooling pipe and are wrapped tight in 'SaranWrap' as a moisture barrier, then adhesive foil tape and finally foam pipe insulation. See photo of my mock-up. The longest beer line will be 6-7 feet and it is in an air condidtioned space - not a 90 degree Texas garage!
The beer is dispensed to a DIY 'T' shaped Black Iron pipe tower which is still being thought out, and the copper cooling line will split to each side of the 'T' and then the return path will be through two larger diameter vinyl lines back to the one gallon water reservoir.
Questions:
- Does anyone see any issues with this approach?
- Am I asking too much to dispense beer 6-7' through the 4mm lines? Should I use the 5mm lines? I currently use the 4mm lines which pour great using 5.5' lengths and the guidance from Bobby_M at BrewHardware.com
- Any recommendations on coolant flow rate or pumps to use?
- I made up the sample in the picture from scraps I had. The copper tube couldnt be bent without it crimping. I understand that there are two types of 1/4" copper tube - thin & thick wall - and one bends easier than the other. Is this correct?
Thanks,
Paul
I have two Komos V2 Kegerators on order which will be placed side by side (with the recommended air gaps). There will be a total of six beer lines - four from one kegerator and two from the other. The kegerator with only two kegs on tap will have storage for two 'On Deck' kegs and a gallon water reservoir with a pump that feeds the copper core of the trunk line. The 4mm EVA Barrier lines beer lines encircle the copper cooling pipe and are wrapped tight in 'SaranWrap' as a moisture barrier, then adhesive foil tape and finally foam pipe insulation. See photo of my mock-up. The longest beer line will be 6-7 feet and it is in an air condidtioned space - not a 90 degree Texas garage!
The beer is dispensed to a DIY 'T' shaped Black Iron pipe tower which is still being thought out, and the copper cooling line will split to each side of the 'T' and then the return path will be through two larger diameter vinyl lines back to the one gallon water reservoir.
Questions:
- Does anyone see any issues with this approach?
- Am I asking too much to dispense beer 6-7' through the 4mm lines? Should I use the 5mm lines? I currently use the 4mm lines which pour great using 5.5' lengths and the guidance from Bobby_M at BrewHardware.com
- Any recommendations on coolant flow rate or pumps to use?
- I made up the sample in the picture from scraps I had. The copper tube couldnt be bent without it crimping. I understand that there are two types of 1/4" copper tube - thin & thick wall - and one bends easier than the other. Is this correct?
Thanks,
Paul
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