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Title: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: VonMessa on April 26, 2014, 01:23:03 AM: The following is a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Have dog guard door so you can't be disturbed

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC02914_zps4cb865a0.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC02914_zps4cb865a0.jpg.html)

Step 2: Cut ugly hole in wall and re-route light switch/wires to newly installed junction box (not shown)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC02913_zps103839c8.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC02913_zps103839c8.jpg.html)

Step 3: Make sure there are no other electrical wires in wall by taking picture. Safety first!

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC02935_zpsdd449e67.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC02935_zpsdd449e67.jpg.html)

Step 4: Build liquor cabinet above taps, make insulated box for faucet shanks and cover ugly hole in wall with drywall.

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC02991_zpsb825d098.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC02991_zpsb825d098.jpg.html)

Step 5: Plaster ugly drywall

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC02992_zpsaad1e981.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC02992_zpsaad1e981.jpg.html)

Step 6: TIG-weld tailpieces on beer shanks

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC03003_zps57fe7606.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC03003_zps57fe7606.jpg.html)

Step 7: Machine aluminum blocks and sweat some copper lines to keep beer shanks cold, all the way to the faucet.

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC03006_zps3c8eec60.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC03006_zps3c8eec60.jpg.html)

Step 8: Put tile on wall and grout same. Mix too much grout and leave excess to harden on back porch picnic table in bucket so you can never use bucket, again.

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC03007_zps188a62f0.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC03007_zps188a62f0.jpg.html)

Step 9: Search interwebz for picture of trunk line

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/TrunkLine_zps8a2ce840.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/TrunkLine_zps8a2ce840.jpg.html)

Step 10: Make trunk line with chiller lines in center, wire -tie together, wrap with saran wrap for vapor barrier, tin foil for thermal barrier, foam pipe wrap for insulation and electrical tape the whole mess together for aesthetics and to keep it from falling apart

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC03010_zps20047f4e.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC03010_zps20047f4e.jpg.html)

Step 11: Have German engineers thoroughly inspect trunk line for quality

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC03009_zpscd876009.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC03009_zpscd876009.jpg.html)

Step 12: Run trunk line into spare fridge, in basement.

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC03012_zps8df468bc.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC03012_zps8df468bc.jpg.html)

Step 13: Use pond/fountain pump to recirculate RV anti-freeze through chiller lines of trunk line.
Feel free to employ judicious use of shop-vac on return line to start flow if pump does not have enough head to start circulation by itself

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC03015_zps42383b4b.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC03015_zps42383b4b.jpg.html)

Step 14: Pour beer, drink same, smoke pipe while drinking.

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/Beer/taps/DSC03011_zpsf015c6c4.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/tymekeepyr/media/Beer/taps/DSC03011_zpsf015c6c4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: Scherf on April 26, 2014, 04:06:53 AM: It's been a long winter, hasn't it?

:aok
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: GScholz on April 26, 2014, 06:05:51 AM: That's awesome! :O
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: Dichotomy on April 26, 2014, 06:46:29 AM: :aok :cheers:
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: mechanic on April 26, 2014, 06:57:13 AM: You are literally the greatest human being currently walking the Earth.
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: RngFndr on April 26, 2014, 07:16:34 AM: Very Cool :aok
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: homersipes on April 26, 2014, 08:28:38 AM: looks like you got yourself some knob and tube, be CAREFUL tying into that crap as it can overheat and catch fire :old: looks like a cool setup though :cheers:
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: VonMessa on April 26, 2014, 10:17:40 AM: Thanks guys. It has been an adventure.

Quote from: homersipes on April 26, 2014, 08:28:38 AM
looks like you got yourself some knob and tube, be CAREFUL tying into that crap as it can overheat and catch fire :old: looks like a cool setup though :cheers:

That was the last piece in the house. It is now gone.
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: BluBerry on April 26, 2014, 10:49:45 AM: Quote from: VonMessa on April 26, 2014, 01:23:03 AM
The following is a step-by-step guide:

nice back splash :cheers:
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: homersipes on April 26, 2014, 11:11:07 AM: was telling the wife I need to build one of those but for soda, I dont drink beer so thats out of the question :lol I like the backsplash the color looks nice with the light above it :aok how long did it take you start to finish?
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: VonMessa on April 26, 2014, 11:42:50 AM: Quote from: homersipes on April 26, 2014, 11:11:07 AM
was telling the wife I need to build one of those but for soda, I dont drink beer so thats out of the question :lol I like the backsplash the color looks nice with the light above it :aok how long did it take you start to finish?

One of the faucets is going to be a dedicated soda line, actually.

I would estimate about 20-25 hours, all said. That includes the fact that I have to make a countertop and replace the backing board with something more aesthetically pleasing than the MDF that is currently there.
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: HL117 on April 26, 2014, 04:34:57 PM: That is awesome Von, make me thirsty, kewl dogs.

And I thought our 2 wire aluminum wiring left in some place within our walls was the worst, I see I was wrong, glad you you have all removed now.
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: mbailey on April 26, 2014, 05:15:16 PM: You forgot step #15

Invite a certain Headhunter that lives 30mins north of you over to test said beer flowing from kitchen wall :D

Looks great Von!!

Great to have German engineers around when things get tough :lol
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: 68ZooM on April 26, 2014, 05:54:28 PM: I need one of those in my garage :old:
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: fbEagle on April 26, 2014, 06:19:32 PM: Quote from: 68ZooM on April 26, 2014, 05:54:28 PM
I need one of those in my garage :old:

Beer tap or German engineer? I suppose one does require the other to function. :D
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: VonMessa on April 26, 2014, 06:35:33 PM: Quote from: mbailey on April 26, 2014, 05:15:16 PM
You forgot step #15

Invite a certain Headhunter that lives 30mins north of you over to test said beer flowing from kitchen wall :D

Looks great Von!!

Great to have German engineers around when things get tough :lol

Actually still having some foaming issues. System needs balancing.

Having a party for my 40th, if you want to come down and test. June 28th. PM me if you don't have my address.
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: 68ZooM on April 26, 2014, 06:42:48 PM: Quote from: fbEagle on April 26, 2014, 06:19:32 PM
Beer tap or German engineer? I suppose one does require the other to function. :D

:lol with the last name of Schwartz I don't think thats Chinese :old: :cheers:
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: VonMessa on April 26, 2014, 07:29:58 PM: Quote from: 68ZooM on April 26, 2014, 06:42:48 PM
:lol with the last name of Schwartz I don't think thats Chinese :old: :cheers:

:lol
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: scott66 on April 26, 2014, 08:22:02 PM: BRILLIANT I SAY!! SIMPLY BRILLIANT I'll be over on Tuesday :cheers:
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: VonMessa on April 26, 2014, 08:45:31 PM: Quote from: scott66 on April 26, 2014, 08:22:02 PM
BRILLIANT I SAY!! SIMPLY BRILLIANT I'll be over on Tuesday :cheers:

I will be home after 10 AM

Bring Canadian bacon
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: scott66 on April 26, 2014, 09:06:39 PM: Quote from: VonMessa on April 26, 2014, 08:45:31 PM
I will be home after 10 AM

Bring Canadian bacon

deal!!
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: zack1234 on April 27, 2014, 07:01:51 AM: Quote from: fbEagle on April 26, 2014, 06:19:32 PM
Beer tap or German engineer? I suppose one does require the other to function. :D

German Engineering is a myth like their cars :old:
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: Rich46yo on April 27, 2014, 07:17:12 AM: Quote
Step 11: Have German engineers thoroughly inspect trunk line for quality
:rofl
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: MrGeezer on April 27, 2014, 12:52:34 PM: I am GREEN with envy!!

Well done, Von!!! :O

Awesome craftmanship as well.
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: ink on April 27, 2014, 01:33:47 PM: :rofl

damn only you Von....

its awesome.
:rock
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: Dragon on April 27, 2014, 08:40:14 PM: Fantastic!

Quote from: mechanic on April 26, 2014, 06:57:13 AM
You are literally the greatest human being currently walking the Earth.

+1
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: craz07 on April 27, 2014, 10:32:57 PM: this is root beer we're talkin now.. dohh!
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: zack1234 on April 28, 2014, 01:29:46 AM: Beer is for sinners :old:
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: Dragon on April 28, 2014, 07:42:56 AM: Quote from: zack1234 on April 28, 2014, 01:29:46 AM
Beer is for sinners :old:

Messa's beer is so full of goodness it turns sinners into holy men. :cheers:
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: danny76 on April 28, 2014, 09:12:59 AM: Quote from: fbEagle on April 26, 2014, 06:19:32 PM
Beer tap or German engineer? I suppose one does require the other to function. :D

:lol
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: ink on April 28, 2014, 09:15:26 AM: Quote from: Dragon on April 28, 2014, 07:42:56 AM
Messa's beer is so full of goodness it turns sinners into holy men. :cheers:

:rofl :rofl
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: VonMessa on April 28, 2014, 09:25:49 PM: Quote from: Dragon on April 28, 2014, 07:42:56 AM
Messa's beer is so full of goodness it turns sinners into holy men. :cheers:

:rofl
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: VonMessa on April 28, 2014, 09:27:02 PM: Quote from: zack1234 on April 28, 2014, 01:29:46 AM
Beer is for sinners :old:

“Whoever drinks beer, he is quick to sleep; whoever sleeps long, does not sin; whoever does not sin, enters Heaven! Thus, let us drink beer!”

― Martin Luther
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: danny76 on April 29, 2014, 01:16:24 AM: Quote from: VonMessa on April 28, 2014, 09:27:02 PM
“Whoever drinks beer, he is quick to sleep; whoever sleeps long, does not sin; whoever does not sin, enters Heaven! Thus, let us drink beer!”

― Martin Luther

I didn't realise it but this is why I like beer.... I am saved :banana:
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: zack1234 on April 29, 2014, 01:37:44 AM: Quote from: VonMessa on April 28, 2014, 09:27:02 PM
“Whoever drinks beer, he is quick to sleep; whoever sleeps long, does not sin; whoever does not sin, enters Heaven! Thus, let us drink beer!”

― Martin Luther

I always thought Martin Luther looked like a soul singer in his sharp 60's suits, was he ever in the The Four Tops?
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: Heater on April 29, 2014, 04:44:38 AM: Did not see pictures of the beer flowing yet :devil
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: VonMessa on April 29, 2014, 06:04:45 AM: That would be more like a video.
Title: Re: Making beer flow from kitchen wall
Post by: Molsman on April 29, 2014, 07:09:11 AM: Cool work Dan :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: