Glossary
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Beer Gun
Related terms : Beer Tap, Beer Pump, Beer Line Checkvalve, Beer Python
Definition : Is a hand held beer dispensing tap. Beer Guns are commonly used in portable beer systems.
Beer Line Checkvalve
Related terms : Beer Python, Beer Gun, Beer Tap, Beer Pump
Definition : Is used as a quick disconnect fitting in a beer system. Beer Line Checkvalves shut off the flow of beer when disconnected from a Snaplok adaptor. Beer Line Checkvalve come in either spring loaded or gravity.
Beer Pump
Related terms : Beer Line Checkvalve, Beer Python, Beer Gun, Beer Tap
Definition : Is a pneumatic pump used to propel beer through the beer system in a Beer Pump Gas System.
Beer Python
Related terms : Beer Gun, Beer Tap, Beer Pump, Beer Line Checkvalve, Brewmaster tubing
Definition : Is a cluster of beer and Glycol or water lines bundled together and wrapped in plastic to form a vapour seal encased in insulated foam.Beer python was first conceptualised by Valpar in Northern Ireland.
Beer Tap
Related terms : Beer Pump, Beer Line Checkvalve, Beer Python, Beer Gun
Definition : Is used to control the flow on beer in a beer system. A beer tap is the final dispense point of a beer system.
Brewmaster Tubing
Related terms : Beer Python, Flexmaster tubing, PBLC
Definition : Is a highly durable multi-layer nylon lined tube used in all Andale Glycol Beer Is a highly durable multi-layer nylon lined tube used in all Andale Glycol Beer Systems and other Andale Beer dispensing systems.
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Cold Plate
Related terms : Smart Plate, Ice Bank Cooler
Definition : A Cold Plate is a stainless steel cold cast in aluminium. The plate when covered in ice acts as a heat exchanger which chill the beer flowing through the stainless steel coil.
Counter Insert Drip Tray
Related terms : Drip Tray, Plinth Drip Tray
Definition : Is used to catch condensation and excess beer in glycol beer dispensing systems. Counter Insert drip Trays are recessed into the bar top.
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Double Dosing Unit
Related terms : Double Plug In Head
Definition : Is used to both mix and dispense two part beerline cleaners.
Double Plug In Head
Related terms : Double Dosing Unit
Definition : Is used to connect two beer lines from one keg coupler, allowing for a beer system to dispense to two points without the use of a beer manifold.
Drip Tray
Related terms : Counter Insert Drip Tray, Plinth Drip Tray
Definition : Is used to catch excess beer dispensed from a beer dispensing system.
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Flexmaster Tubing
Related terms : Brewmaster tubing, Beer Python
Definition : Is a highly flexible multi-layer nylon lined tube used in all Andale Glycol Beer Systems and other Andale Beer dispensing systems.
FOB
Related terms : FOB Monitor
Definition : FOB stands for foam on beer, hence the name FOB monitor.
FOB Monitor
Related terms : FOB
Definition : Stops the flow of beer when a keg empties. This stops gas being introducted into the beer lines and stops FOBing.
Font
Related terms : Lock In Adaptor, Manifold
Definition : The beer font or tower Is the mounting equipment for your beer taps to your bar. The beer is the most visual part of a beer system and is used for branding and product identifications.
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Gas Regulator
Related terms : Pinvalve and Linevalve
Definition : Controls the flow and pressure on inert gases used in a beer system.
Glycol
Related terms : Glycol Beer System, Glycol Block, Glycol Tank
Definition : Glycol in an antifreeze agent which allows water to cool below zero without freezing. Propylene glycol is non-toxic (found in many household and cosmetic items) and is used exclusively in Andale Glycol Beer System.
Glycol Beer System
Related terms : Glycol Block, Glycol Tank, Glycol
Definition : See Beer Systems page for a comprehensive description of Andale’s Glycol beer dispensing system.
Glycol Block
Related terms : Glycol Tank, Glycol, Glycol Beer System
Definition : A Glycol Block is used as a heat exchanger in glycol beer systems. A Glycol Block is a series of stainless steel coils encased in aluminium. When chilled glycol is pumped through a glycol block the conductive properties of the aluminium heat to stabilise the glycol system and ensure your dispense ice cold beer.
Glycol Tank
Related terms : Glycol, Glycol Beer System, Glycol Block
Definition : Is used to control and pump chilled glycol though a glycol beer system. All Andale Glycol Tanks are Australian made.
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Ice Bank Cooler
Related terms : Cold Plate, Smart Plate
Definition : An Ice bank Cooler contains beer coils that sit in a water bath. This water bath is stimulated by an agitator and chilled by an inbuilt refrigeration unit, which produces a bank of ice that chills the beer coils.
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Keg
Related terms : Keg Coupler
Definition : Is a pressurise container used to store and transport liquids including beer.
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Lock In Adaptor
Related terms : Font
Definition : Is a common type of beer tap adaptor used mainly in Queensland and New South Wales.
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Manifold
Related terms : Font, Lock In Adaptor
Definition : Is used to dispense multiple beer or glycol points from the one source.
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Oetiker Clip
Related terms : Snaplok
Definition : Is a commonly used hose clamp. Oetiker clips are used in all Andale Beer dispensing systems.
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Panel Adaptor
PBLC
Related terms : Brewmaster tubing, Beer Python, Flexmaster tubing
Definition : Stands for Premium Beer Line Cleaner.
Pinvalve And Linevalve
Related terms : Gas Regulator
Definition : Is a common beer dispensing fitting used mainly in Queensland and New South Wales. This fitting was first invented by Downeys back in the 1960’s.
Plinth Drip Tray
Related terms : Drip Tray, Counter Insert Drip Tray
Definition : Is used to catch condensation and excess beer in glycol beer dispensing systems. Plinth drip Trays are mounted onto the bar top.
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Q-Guard Beers System
Related terms : Q-Guard tubing, Q-Guard fitting
Definition : Is a beer system that used advanced technology to maintain beer quality (when compared to a standard glycol system) and to reduce beer wastage. See Glycol System Upgrades for more information on Andale’s Q-Guard Beer System. Q-Guard is exclusive to Andale.
Q-Guard Fitting
Related terms : Q-Guard Beers System, Q-Guard tubing
Definition : Is a beer dispensing fitting that has been micro polished to Andale specifications. All Andale Q-Guard fittings are exclusive to Andale and are Australian made. Q-Guard is exclusive to Andale.
Q-Guard Tubing
Related terms : Q-Guard fitting, Q-Guard Beers System
Definition : Q-Guard stands for Quality Guard. Q-Guard is a beer tubing that has an anti microbial agent in the inner layer of the tube to reduce the impacts of yeast and bacteria in a beer system. Q-Guard is exclusive to Andale.
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Smart Plate
Related terms : Cold Plate, Ice Bank Cooler
Definition : The Smart Plate was first invented by Andale in the early 2000’s. It guarantees solid ice formation on your fonts.
Snaplok
Related terms : Panel Adaptor, Splicer
Definition : Is the most common for of beer dispensing fitting used in Australia. The Snaplok fitting was first invented by Andale in the 1960’s and is still widely emulated by our competitors.
Splicer
Related terms : Snaplok, Panel Adaptor
Definition : Is a barbed joiner used to connect two beerlines together. All Andale splicers are Australian made.

