Beer Engine Sunk Into A Fridge?

[LeeH]

Has anybody attempted this before?

The idea is to have a beer engine on a worktop on display but with the reservoir kept cool inside the fridge.

I’ve got a few ideas using 9L kegs. I much prefer this style of serving now.

 

[RoomWithABrew]

I'd say so
https://www.ukbrewing.com/category_s/80.htm

 

[MashBag]

Not me, but you know I am watching this real close.

Is this as simple as build the worktop and the box to fit the pump on (with enough room for a glass) and then "no nails" onto the top of a fridge?

I have been thinking about similar for just a corny no gas.

Edit. Seems I have forgotten how to spell

 

[Larse]

No, but you know I am waiving this real close.

Is this as simple as build the worktop and the box to fit the pump on (with enough room for a glass) and then "no nails" onto the top of a fridge?

I wouldn't glue it on. The weight alone should be enough to hold it in place. It's not as though you'll be swinging... Oh right, maybe you should nail it on.

 

[LeeH]

I'd say so
https://www.ukbrewing.com/category_s/80.htm

No, I’m going to mount mine flush.

 

[LeeH]

No, but you know I am waiving this real close.

Is this as simple as build the worktop and the box to fit the pump on (with enough room for a glass) and then "no nails" onto the top of a fridge?

I have a plan…

 

[MashBag]

I have a plan…

Is it a full width box on top, with room inside (behind) to hide the gubbins? And the front half is a under the counter shelf for glasses?

Please don't say there is no pipes in the side of the fridge, so I am cutting through

 

[MashBag]

I wouldn't glue it on. The weight alone should be enough to hold it in place. It's not as though you'll be swinging... Oh right, maybe you should nail it on.

I want one I can get my head under

 

[peebee]

I'd say so
https://www.ukbrewing.com/category_s/80.htm

That's a terrible "advert"! "The most important aspect of serving cask ale is for the temperature to be correct, i.e., 50-56 degrees F" ... is it heck! 10-13C is even below CAMRA recommendations too, and I'd be happy if it was no less than 16C. "Important aspect"? I reckon the most important aspect is ignore whatever this bunch of morons tell you!

No reflection on you (@RoomWithABrew), just don't do it again!

 

[RoomWithABrew]

I'll bet a beer stored at 13C pulled through a beer engine and then into an off the shelf glass will not be 13C.

 

[Wigglebutts Brewery]

I built the attached with Inkbird controller so served beer is about 50f.

 

[LeeH]

But what about the 1/2 pint in the pump?

What I’m finding currently (all of it is in the fridge) I can pull a pint off a week later and it’s still good.

 

[LeeH]

 

[LeeH]

This should leave enough room for a dumpy corni.

 

[peebee]

That's ... remarkable?

(Can't wait for @MashBag to see it).

 

[MashBag]

It looks like a beer engine on a workbench

Is that a through counter pump and you are planning to go through the fridge top?

 

[LeeH]

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It looks like a beer engine on a workbench

Is that a through counter pump and you are planning to go through the fridge top?

That’s the plan, worktop and fridge top

 

[MashBag]

Is the spout tall enough to get the glass under? Or is it southerners only

 

[LeeH]

It’s tall enough to hang over the edge and open the fridge door.

 

[MashBag]

Does that mean all the gubbins is just inside the door?