Redweasel

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None of the Best Buy stores around here carry this anymore and to get it shipped cost about $100.00 more. I don't know if I should bite the bullet and pay for shipping or look into alternatives. I have everything I need except for the fridge.

Anyone know of a reasonable alternative to the 4912?

Please help! I'm in a state of panic.

Redweasel

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Anyone....

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I just bought the demo model at Fry's yesterday. It is sitting here next to me right now chilling two cornies. I will say this, for me, I think I would rather have something bigger like a top loading freezer. I can fit two cornies in the 4912, but nothing else (aside from some pint glasses in the door. Don't get me wrong, I am glad to have it, but I wouldn't fear that there are no alternatives out there. I saw something similar at OSH (Orchard Supply) after I bought it yesterday for $179, I think it was a whirlpool <edit>it was probably a Kenmore as they are a Sears reseller</edit>. Might want to check out their site for specs. It appeared not to have a freezer in it and looked relatively deep.

FWIW, I saw a top loading freezer today on Craigslist and you can get a controller for 45-60 that will make setting the temp a snap...seems like a good alternative, be it a wider one.

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Do a keezer conversion. Variety is the spice of life, and two kegs is just not enough. And if you're switching to kegs, you probably don't want to do bottles again, too, just for variety...

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Get a chest freezer and convert it. You'll appreciate the extra space at minimal extra cost.

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+1 to chest freezer. I have a Haier kegerator that was a present. I like it, but wish I had a chest freezer. SWMBO wants style. You can also cross reference the fridge with a service and parts company. I doubt Sanyo makes the fridge. Haier and LG both make a good portion of the white goods out there.

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Redweasel

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Should have been more specific, sorry. The problem with a keezer is the fact that I've already invested money in a two tap tower and I am limited on space. I just don't see the tower working with a freezer.

Professor Frink

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I have a friend who just put a two tap tower on a 5 cu. ft. freezer and it works great.

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Realy? Hmmmm. Maybe worth another thought then.