Mine tower is 2.5 inch as well. I look at parts + step bit and its ~70ish after tax and shipping.
Thin I look at this Here
And Im still playing the game of is $30 worth the hassle and headache?
If I sell my current tower and shank for 20-30 bucks its a complete wash on the price difference.
If the tower is big enough and you have the tools you should be able to add a second tap to that tower.
Parts wise you will need the faucet and elbow or 90 degree shank for the current tower.
If you dont have a decent step bit to drill it you will need to add that to your cost.
For the...
Just picked up most of what I need.
Thanks to Geniz for the good picture of the adapter. Made it easy to find in the wall of parts at HD. Now I just need to swing by Brewmasters and get a ball lock liquid post.
Ive got something similar to this as a fermentation chamber. But I bought mine off of craigslist for $50 bucks. I cut some foam board for the front glass to help insulate it better.
Went to wire this install this per the diagram below. It turns on just fine, I can hear it trip the internal relay and it sends power out as it should. But the compressor doesn't turn on.
I connect the other aftermarket thermostat back up and the compressor turned on right away.
Put my...
Ordered mine 2/14. It shipped 2/16 and showed up today.
I ordered mine form Uni_Mart
They shipped the 110v to me with out an issue.
Now to wire it up.......