Wanted - Build a Draft Box for the club

[Mr T]

I know this has come up several times at the group level as well as the cabinet meetings and we have had several volunteers say they would be interest in building a club draft box. At the recent BBQ it was evident more than ever that with 9 kegs and only a three tap system (Thanks Tom) that it was a bit tricky to pour and keep track of things. Now with that said, I think all the guys did a great job but it would of made pouring and figuring out what everything was easier if we had a better setup. Plus it just looks cool.

With our list building of events we participate in, and it seeming like we have at least 5-10 kegs per event I would like to push for someone to build at least a six tap draft system that once approved would be funded by the club. I realize it won’t likely get done before our next two events, but could be a great winter project for someone(s).

With that said, I know Jim P and Brian had offered their time in the past, and recently Kurt has mentioned interest in this. If any of you have a change in heart or someone else thinks they have the tools, time and experience to put together a functional and cool looking tap box, let me know.

Also, as I do many of you might have spare parts laying around from an old tap system you upgraded or inherited. Tap boxes are very expensive so if you don’t have the time or skill, any parts you can contribute would be greatly appreciate!

I will be bringing this back up at the next meeting, but wanted to get some folks thinking about if they are interested in contributing and any ideas on how big or what the draft box should look like.

A few things to consider in production of the top of my head are:
-how many taps
-do we cool the kegs or the lines
-How big do we have the box (consider number of taps and people serving as well as transportation and storage
-Outside material used (durability and water repellent)
-Club logo or graphics (painted, made of metal, vinyl etc.)
-do the tap handles have places for beer names or just simply handles