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Offline joshaune

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Location of faucets
« on: April 14, 2017, 01:30:49 pm »
Hey everyone,
   I am looking to convert an old refrigerator in to a kegorator. I was wondering if there is any potential issue with having the faucet location in the door lower than the top of the kegs. I would like to have three taps using ball lock kegs.  Thanks for any info.
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Offline 28th Street

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Re: Location of faucets
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2017, 05:43:01 am »
I wouldn't see that as a problem.
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Offline Slowbrew

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Re: Location of faucets
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2017, 06:47:46 am »
You push the beer from the keg to the faucet under pressure so the height above or below the top of the keg isn't relevant (within reason).  A few inches won't cause any issues.  When you start talking in feet it gets more complicated.  8^)

If you can close the refrigerator door, you're good.

Paul
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Offline joshaune

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Re: Location of faucets
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2017, 02:40:53 pm »
Thanks for the info. I was looking at installing the taps about a foot 12" down on the door. Just worried that this will create a siphon and if that would mean I need to adjust the Co2 pressure.
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Offline Slowbrew

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Re: Location of faucets
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2017, 03:06:50 pm »
It shouldn't siphon since the taps seal shut.  You should be fine.

Paul
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