Frigidaire Model FRC445GB Mini-Fridge Kegerator Conversion - Page 33

**kpr121** · 08-07-2010, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Simphoto02

Damn, I thought I did good by talking them down to 130.00.,. does it have a plug?

Anybody ever NOT re-install the light if/when the relocate the thermostat?

Do I really need a light in there?

EDIT:
I just disconnected the Light and power it up and the compressor fired up. So I guess I don't need the light.

Damn, then I feel amazed by the deal I got. Two for $150! Scratch and dent at Lowes last year. One is a kegerator now (cold box extension under bar) and the other is my bottles and mixers fridge (also under bar)

Jaguar77 · 08-11-2010, 04:35 AM

I manged to mess up my thermostat a little bit. Any chance anyone could help me out.

I managed to pull off the blue wire, and there are 2 posts that it could go to. One is a short post that matches the other 3 where wires are hooked up. (I assume its this one) There is another post though, a longer one that is more on the outside apart from the other 4. Just want to make sure its not this one the blue wire goes to.

Also, what did you guys do with the long wire that was tethered to the inside of the fridge once you pulled it out? Its over 12" long.

Simphoto02 · 08-11-2010, 11:44 AM

Hope this helps.
I ALWAYS take a pic of the existing wiring BEFORE I start any job.

Jaguar77 · 08-13-2010, 03:41 AM

Thanks for the pic.

I'm still not to sure what to do with the wire that is tethered to the thermostat. (The one that actually senses the temp) It goes into the side panel in the very front of where the thermostat is mounted so I couldn't' just flip the whole unit around. I pulled the wire out the whole way. I'm guessing I could just stick it to the wall with duct tape but think there must be a better way. I've looked through all the pics on this thread and haven't really seen a solution.

ipatch · 08-13-2010, 06:32 AM

Well, I was going to start a new thread, but what the hell. I have the very similar Frigidaire. The one I have is the, Frigidaire FRC445GM. Well, anyone who owns one of these fridges and uses it as a kegerator should know what a tight fit it is for two corny kegs not to mention it couldn't hold a corny and a 1/6 barrel commercial sankey at the same time

And in order for it to hold this 1/4 barrel of Modelo I had to prop the keg up on to a disc golf disc to avoid the bottom lip of the fridge door.

So the fridge door on this fridge sucks, I don't use the shelves, and it is just a pain in the @SS so I decided to take action, and luckily one of my friends let be borrow his rotary tool, so the fridge door meet its match. *YAY*

Things have been working out great since the door mod, and all I need to do now is find a piece of plastic to cover it up.

Simphoto02 · 08-13-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaguar77

Thanks for the pic.

I'm still not to sure what to do with the wire that is tethered to the thermostat. (The one that actually senses the temp) It goes into the side panel in the very front of where the thermostat is mounted so I couldn't' just flip the whole unit around. I pulled the wire out the whole way. I'm guessing I could just stick it to the wall with duct tape but think there must be a better way. I've looked through all the pics on this thread and haven't really seen a solution.

I too pulled the whole temp lead out. I decided that function was much more important than looks so I used a tube of Dap Quick Seal bathroom adhesive to actually glue the probe around the back wall and glue the thermostat/light housing to the back wall also after extending the wires for both the light and the thermostat.

I made sure the housing was set and dried before fitting the probe around the corner and against the back wall and around the other corner. Plugged it in and compressor fires up as before and cools.

Waiting for the tower, should be here today.

Jaguar77 · 08-13-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ipatch

Well, anyone who owns one of these fridges and uses it as a kegerator should know what a tight fit it is for two corny kegs not to mention it couldn't hold a corny and a 1/6 barrel commercial sankey at the same time

I was disappointed in this as well as this is exactly what I wanted to use it for. Not hard to get it to work though. A 1/6 and corny (the 8.5" one anyway) will fit with a little alteration. I used my Fein tool and cut out the sides where the freezer was. Scraped some of the foam out so it was flush with the other side rails. Now both kegs fit but the door didn't quite close. Again, chopped out a small section of the bottom most rail of the door about 8 inches wide and now it all fits like a charm.

ipatch · 08-13-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaguar77

I was disappointed in this as well as this is exactly what I wanted to use it for. Not hard to get it to work though. A 1/6 and corny (the 8.5" one anyway) will fit with a little alteration. I used my Fein tool and cut out the sides where the freezer was. Scraped some of the foam out so it was flush with the other side rails. Now both kegs fit but the door didn't quite close. Again, chopped out a small section of the bottom most rail of the door about 8 inches wide and now it all fits like a charm.

I have used a Fein multimaster, and that tool is awesome. That being said I just wish the price of the tool and the bits were more reasonable.

**kpr121** · 08-13-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ipatch

I have used a Fein multimaster, and that tool is awesome. That being said I just wish the price of the tool and the bits were more reasonable.

Harbor Freight's Multi tool, although not close in quality to the Fein, is what I used to trim the molded door on my Frigidaire. For 30-something bucks, can't be beat.

Simphoto02 · 08-13-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kpr121

Harbor Freight's Multi tool, although not close in quality to the Fein, is what I used to trim the molded door on my Frigidaire. For 30-something bucks, can't be beat.

While I agree that the Fein tool is WAY too expensive for most DIYers and shade-tree woodworkers to afford and justify I am a firm believer of not spending the same money twice. 30 bucks vs. 400.00+ for the Fein makes other models somewhere in the middle seem more attractive. Just remember, you DO get what you pay for.

For a "One Project" tool, the 30 bucks sounds great. But I guarantee that once you own the tool, you will find more uses for it.

On a separate topic, on an earlier post it was said that the use of a roto-zip cut-out tool was used to clean out the foam where the plywood sits so it can sit flush under the top. GREAT tip.

Additionally, when you get the plastic top off, notice the "X" that is on the underside. It is a VERY subtle thicker re-enforcement for the top. Set your rot-zip for that depth + the thickness of the plywood otherwise there will be a slight rounding or bulge to the top. Also I used a router to do this. If the roto-zip kicks up as much dust as the router be warned---DO THIS OUTSIDE AND WITH A DUST MASK ON--- Not sure what the foam is made of but I am pretty sure you don't want that crap in your lungs!!! VERY fine dust all over the garage.

still waiting on the tower........ FEDEX Hurry the hell up!!!!!