Now I need Locks for the faucets!

[buckrogers71]

Today I go to clean the top of the bar off (company comming over later) and find that my drip tray has lots o beer in it. Almost to point of overflowing.

I also found 2 glasses w/ some beer in it. Ok I know that most of you are already saying "He's got teenagers and they're into it." Almost right. How about a 5 yo and a 2 yo? The 2 yo loves beer. I guess he has gotten smart enough from watching me pour some brew, that he has decided that he would like to pour some on his own.

At least if they were teens, they wouldnt waste it by filling up the drip tray:rolleyes:

So what suggestions do you guys have for the locks on the faucets? They seem quite expensive 35.00 for the slide on; up to 50.00 for the wrap around lock. I also saw on a site that you can locks that work in tandem w/ the faucet itself or you can buy a locking faucet.

I need 2 so obviously I am looking for the least expensive. Plus I am very vain about the apperance of the bar and the tower.

Suggestions, opinions?
Thanks

[ray m]

:p Sorry I have no suggestions for you, Buck. I just wanted to let you know this story made me laugh my ass off!!

[buckrogers71]

I am glad you enjoyed it. I have to laugh about it myself too.:D

[Tom C]

come on now does $35 a piece for peace and tranquility sound over priced? I think it is well worth it to quell the curiousity early.


www.morebeer.com/detail.php3?pid=d1274

Tom C

[brewmonkey]

$35 sounds about right for them. I know when we were looking at them for the saloon the cheapest we found was about $30 each if we bought the 24 that we needed.

http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/faucets/locks.shtml

http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/faucets/wrap.shtml

These are the 2 most common you will find but I have seen some others.

Maybe you can fabricate one out of some parts at the local hardware shop. Get a "U" that will fit the tower where the end of each "U" is a hole big enough to pass a small rod through that has a nut welded on one end and a hole for a lock on the other end.

Hopefully you can picture what I am saying as I suck at drawing and my toddler could probably do a better job.

[buckrogers71]

Probably 5-6yrs ago i would have tried the hardware method and fbricate something, but i am too lazy now. I will stick to pre made. I think that i like the look of the higher priced one as opposed to the sleeve. I wonder how much crud would get into the sleeve one at the opening?

Tom, thanks for the link. I guess that I will get one from them. Looks like a cool site too!:)

[DreamWeaver]

If it's just the kids you are worried about, I may take a different approach. Have a talk with the kids and, well, I'll spare the "when I was a kid" speech but it only took one time for dad to tell me not to do something again. Then spend the $$ on the kids instead of the locks. Maybe? OK, more beer! :cool:

[brewmonkey]

Is the beer in a keg fridge that locks?

If so just disconnect the Sanke handle and lock the door so they cannot re-connect.

[Bruno_78]

I'm with dreamweaver on this one. Go to the source of the problem. If you lock the taps, eventually, they're going to figure some way around it, or they'll constantly be looking for the key. Explain to them the reasons why they should not get into the beer (as much as you can to a 2 and 5 year old) and hopefully it will make them appreciate it more when they are of appropriate age.

[Fast_Eddy]

I agree with the talking to them - I have two kids 4 and 7 and they both like my beer but know not to mess with it. One other idea - my tap handles(just the black hard plastic part) unscrew from the taps. Removing this piece might make it harder for the kids to pull the taps.

[buckrogers71]

Thanks for the advice about the talking. My 5 yo is cool w/ it, the 2 yo wont really understand what is going on for at least another year. I cant scream at him b/c he doesnt understand why daddy can do it and he cant.

The reason for the locks is that i dont want him to open the thing up and just let it flow. My neighbor knows a guy that had his kid open the faucet and let it ALL flow out (1/2 keg of Sam Adams)

They will have the talk and know that it is not good to drink beer and whatnot until you are older. But for now, the locks look like a good call.

Thanks again!

[YamahaXS]

i see your point about flowing beer....

get some locks or figure out how to secure them (beyond a two yr olds ability) with something. Maybe those plastic pull strips you can get at the hardware store.?....

[Fast_Eddy]

Originally posted by buckrogers71
Thanks for the advice about the talking. My 5 yo is cool w/ it, the 2 yo wont really understand what is going on for at least another year. I cant scream at him b/c he doesnt understand why daddy can do it and he cant.

The reason for the locks is that i dont want him to open the thing up and just let it flow. My neighbor knows a guy that had his kid open the faucet and let it ALL flow out (1/2 keg of Sam Adams)

They will have the talk and know that it is not good to drink beer and whatnot until you are older. But for now, the locks look like a good call.

Thanks again!

Here's another thought - how about just using a pair of forceps on each beer line inside the fridge. Then the faucets are not a factor.

[BucksBrew]

How about an inline valve inside the fridge?

Cut the line, install a valve, viola!

Do they make a 3/16'' ID valve? I do not know!

[danno]

why make things more difficult/expensive than just pulling the QD's off the cornys?

[Fast_Eddy]

Originally posted by danno
why make things more difficult/expensive than just pulling the QD's off the cornys?

The only reason for me would be 'cuz you make a little mess when you pull the QD's.

[HiRichRules]

You could attach a beer line shut off valve (http://www.kegworks.com/shoppingcart/customer/product.php?productid=16760&cat=394&page=1) on the inside of the fridge. You kids would probably not know enough to look in there. They are pretty easy to install and literally a flip of a switch to get the beer flowing again.