Application
Beverage, location, expected flow and installation type.
Contact python for beer and beverages
1 product / meter
$436,46 UYU
Skip directly to product information
Contact spout / irrigation for dispensing chilled beverages
Contact python for beer and beverages
IB0426
$436,46 UYU
Import information for Uruguay
Duties, import taxes and handling fees depend on the destination. Calculated amounts, where applicable, will be shown at checkout; customs or the carrier may collect charges that are not included.
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Pickup available at Install Beer S.L.
Usually ready in 4 hours
Contact python for beer and other beverages on tap
The contact python is a professional solution for transporting cold beverages from the cooling machine or cold room to the tower or tap, maintaining the temperature better along the run. It integrates product lines and cold water irrigation lines within an insulated bundle, which is why it is widely used in beer, wine, vermouth, cider, kombucha, soft drink and other tap-dispensed beverage installationskeg system.
Sold by the metre
From 1 to 12 product lines
With water lines for irrigation
For professional installations
What is it and what is it used for?
The contact python, also known as irrigation python, is designed so that the beverage reaches the point of service in better thermal condition. To achieve this, the product lines run alongside recirculated cold water lines, all protected by external thermal insulation.
It is a common solution in bars, restaurants, brewpubs, beer halls, festivals, catering, trade fairs and any installation where there is some distance between the cooling equipment and the tap.
Important before buying
- Sold by the metrekeg system.
- The standard full coil is 50 metreskeg system.
- The U-shaped water return is not included, unless expressly indicated.
- Requires a cooling machine with pump or agitator that drives the irrigation water.
- Available in different configurations according to the number of product lines.
Configuration of the cooling tube for water irrigation
In this spec sheet we clearly distinguish the type of inner tube intended for cold water recirculation according to the number of products in the python:
| Python configuration | Cooling tube for water recirculation | Size | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1- and 2-product python | Clear PVC tube | 7 x 10 mm | Common solution in compact configurations with few lines. |
| Python for 3 or more products | Poly 1/2" tube | 9.5 x 12.7 mm | Configuration used in higher-capacity pythons and more demanding technical runs. |
The supplied technical data sheets confirm water lines in 7x10 mm clear PVC for compact configurations of 1 product + 2 water lines
and water lines in Poly / polyethylene 9.5 x 12.7 mm (1/2") for higher configurations. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Recommended insulation according to number of products
| Number of product tubes | Recommended insulation | Typical application |
|---|---|---|
| From 1 to 4 products | 13 mm insulation | Compact installations, bars with few lines and setups where a more contained system is desired. |
| 5 products or more | 19 mm insulation | Installations with higher thermal load, more lines or runs where it is advisable to reinforce the insulation. |
The insulation used in the technical variants provided is flexible closed-cell elastomeric foam, CFC-free and intended for the insulation and protection of pipes.
General technical features
- Product type: contact/python / recirculation python.
- Use: dispensing beer and other beverages chilled on tap.
- Sales format: by the metre.
- Standard coil: 50 m.
- Configurations: from 1 to 12 product lines.
- Assembly: internal lines grouped inside open insulation, bonded and closed with PVC tape.
- Outer layer: black PVC jacket/tape depending on variant.
- Not included: U-shaped return, unless expressly stated.
Typical applications
- Draft beer installations in bars, restaurants and brewpubs.
- Bars with several taps and distance between the cold room or chiller and the tower.
- Events, trade fairs, conventions and festivals with temporary bars.
- Wine, vermouth, cider, kombucha or soft drink systems on tap.
- Professional projects where technical order and thermal stability are required.
Quick guide to choosing your python
| Need | Indicative recommendation |
|---|---|
| 1 or 2 products | Compact python with irrigation lines in 7x10 mm clear PVC and insulation of 13 mmkeg system. |
| 3 or 4 products | Python with irrigation lines in Poly 1/2" (9.5 x 12.7 mm) and insulation of 13 mmkeg system. |
| 5 or more products | Python with irrigation lines in Poly 1/2" (9.5 x 12.7 mm) and insulation of 19 mmkeg system. |
| Long run or warm environment | It is advisable to review the chiller, the water recirculation, the insulation and the return accessories using sound technical criteria. |
Recommended accessories for the water return
To correctly complete the installation of the contact python, you will usually need the water return U and, depending on the type of setup, the appropriate fixing accessories. Here are the direct links:
Plastic U
Water return for python installations with a simple, functional solution.
John Guest U fitting
Optional U-shaped return with John Guest push-fit connection for clean, precise assemblies.
Stainless steel ear clamps
Recommended to ensure tube connections in beverage dispense installations.
If you’re not sure which return or clamp you need, it’s a good idea to check the exact size of the water tube and the product tube before placing your order.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between the python for 1–2 products and the one for 3 or more?
In addition to the number of product lines, the type of water recirculation tube changes. In pythons for 1 and 2 products we use 7x10 mm clear PVC, while in pythons for 3 or more products we use Poly 1/2" tube (9.5x12.7 mm)keg system.
When should I choose 13 mm insulation and when 19 mm?
As a general rule in this spec sheet, 13 mm insulation is used in configurations of 4 products or fewer and 19 mm insulation in configurations of 5 products or morekeg system.
Does the product include the return U?
No. Unless expressly stated, the return U is not included. That’s why we’ve added to this page a block with links to the plastic U, the John Guest U and the recommended clamps.
Is it sold by the metre?
Yes. The contact python is sold by the metre. The usual full coil is 50 metres.
Is it only for beer?
No. Although it is a product widely used in beer installations, it can also be used for other beverages dispensed on tap that need to maintain temperature along the run.
Technical advice to choose the right python
At Install Beer we help you define the right configuration according to the number of products, distance, type of cooling, installation run and the accessories needed for water return.
- Technical support for hospitality, bars, brewpubs, beer bars, events and custom projects.
- Compatibility with towers, taps, coolers, keg couplers and tube accessories.
- Solutions for beer, wine, vermouth, cider, cocktails, water and more beverages on tap.
Shipping: check availability, lead time, and applicable cost before completing your order.
Terms: see the shipping, returns, and warranty pages for the applicable conditions.
Buy technical products with confidence
Confirm compatibility before purchasing
With dispensing components, a few millimetres, a thread or the beverage type can determine compatibility. Review the description and contact us when you do not have all the details.
Connection
Thread, hose barb, push-fit connector, internal and external diameter.
Conditions
Pressure, gas, temperature, material and cleaning requirements.
Contents
Check which accessories, seals or adapters are included.