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Old 12-17-2011, 02:53 PM   #1
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Default My first kegerator will start from this!

Hello all,

I was planning to search an used fridge to convert in kegerator in early 2012, but I've found this used one for less than 100$ and I've taken immediately!



The keg and the gas tank are fitting well inside



and there is also an internal light, making it nice for nights parties...



I have to clean it very deep, need to fix some parts old and full of rust, maybe even change the analog thermometer with a digital one, find a nice handle for opening the front door, choose the right tower and faucet.

The wheels you see are temporary, just added yesterday in 5 min just to move it in an easy way.

Anybody had something similar? Suggestions?


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Very cool, good luck with the build!
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Old 02-06-2012, 12:54 PM   #3
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Some more steps

faucet tower now is well in place



and a first draft beer came out from just to celebrate the super bowl of yesterday!



Still some more things to do

- leave the co2 tank outside, on the back of the fridge, as seen in other top kegerators
- paint it in let's say some pearl black (if anybody can suggest a nice one seen somewhere will be very nice!)
- build basements for the keg and for the co2 tanks, they must fit and stay without falling if the kegerator is moving
- find and fit proper wheels for moving it around
- design and build some handlebars, ss probably, to give it a "luxury" look

If anybody is interested, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TX2AY4/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details is the faucet I've bought. I have to say that the hose has not a wide diameter, smaller than the one that was right for the keg plug. I had to work a bit, but now is working properly.

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That looks nice. You going to paint or change the graphics so you name or logo will light up. Good luck
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Really cool, would love to have one of those, but I don't think that I have seen one in the States.
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I agree, very cool. Glass light up door is the bomb! Looks like you can also fit two kegs in there with the bottle outside...read...two tap tower! Best of luck!


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