What is a Jumper Box?

A Jumper Box™ is almost the same as a jockey box, with one big difference—it doesn’t have taps on the box itself. The jumper box is usually hidden and serves as a chilling unit between the kegs and your serving area.

How are they different?

  • Jockey Box— Has taps on the box. It’s a complete, portable system. Just add your keg and CO2 tank, and you’re ready to pour cold beer anywhere.
  • Jumper Box— No taps on the box. It’s like a bridge that connects your beer keg to wherever you want the taps to be. So a wall kit or draft tower is needed for a jumper box to function.

Do I have everything I need?

One of the most frequent questions we get from customers setting up their draft systems is, “Do I have everything I need?” To make things easy, think of your Jumper Box setup as having four distinct, essential parts. Here's a simple breakdown to help you double-check your setup.

  • Wall or Tower Kit

    The Wall Kit connects directly to the outputs of your Jumper Box and mounts your faucets on a vertical surface—like a wall or panel. It includes everything you need to create a clean, professional-looking tap station while keeping the cooling system hidden behind the scenes.

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    Jumper Box

    A Jumper Box is a beer chiller designed for mobile bars and event setups. It cools your beverage between the keg and the faucet, allowing you to mount your taps anywhere—like a draft tower or wall—while keeping the chilling system hidden and efficient.

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    Dispensing Kit

    This is everything that connects your kegs to the jockey box and supplies the pressure. It includes keg couplers, beverage lines, gas lines, a gas manifold, and a CO₂ regulator. Designed for seamless setup and dependable performance in the field.

  • CO2 Tank

    Typically CO₂. This is the driving force that pushes your beer or cocktail through the lines. The right gas keeps your beverage carbonated, fresh, and flowing from keg to tap.

No Refrigeration Required

A jumper box is specifically designed to dial your kegged beverages back down to serving temperature, quickly offsetting any temperature rise from storing your kegs outside of refrigeration. Even if your beer warmed up a bit during storage or transport, the jumper box ensures every pour is reliably cold and ready to drink.

Do I need to keep the kegs cold? While a jumper box efficiently chills your beer right before serving, it's still best practice to start with cold kegs, particularly when serving beer. Keeping your kegs in a cool, shaded area helps maintain beverage quality, since large temperature swings can negatively impact taste and carbonation. Bottom line—your beer (and your guests) will thank you if you avoid leaving kegs sitting out in direct sun or hot spaces for extended periods.

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