Kegerator: Sylvania SE80106-2 - Page 2

mr x · 09-21-2007, 03:23 PM

I was getting 5 degrees c at the bottom front and 11 degrees c on the tops of the kegs.

**bradsul** · 09-21-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mr x

I was getting 5 degrees c at the bottom front and 11 degrees c on the tops of the kegs.

I tested with my thermometer and water at all the levels of the fridge and I got a very consistent 8C everywhere. I don't have a hole in the top of my fridge yet so that may be the reason. Will just have to wait and see I guess.

BeerCanuck · 09-25-2007, 03:00 AM

Hi Bradsul

The conversion of the door portion of my kegerator is complete. I found by taking off the door ( I wanted mine to open from the right...the instructions in the manual don't detail this well but I figured out that the bottom hinge pin has to be inverted when reassembling) and taping the gasket on the backside of whiteboard allowed for a nice easy to install seal.

I just tested the capacity of the fridge after the door conversion. It can hold a 6 gallon glass carboy easily ....nice when I want some cold filter water come brew time

Eventually I would like to put a dual tap on top of the fridge but I want to be certain that I do not damage anything in the process. I figure if I call Sylvania and ask if there is any headspace required at the top of the fridge for ventillation / technical manual available.

Overall Im pleased with the conversion.....I plan on christening the kegerator with a corny keg of Brew Canada Blond on Wednesday

Cheers
BeerCanuck

**bradsul** · 09-25-2007, 04:59 AM

Personally I'm keeping mine full of beer. Water does just fine for me in my regular fridge.

BeerCanuck · 10-02-2007, 12:42 AM

Its fun to have a day free for a hobby

Called Sylvania...the tech I spoke with say there isn't any lines running through the top of the fridge..he also said that there wasnt a service manual available either and you will void your warranty altering the fridge. I think I will take the back of the fridge for a final check before the tower conversion.

I plan on doing a DIY tower similar to BierMuncher
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/diy-drip-trays-fellas-30930/

I got an account with http://www.cdnbev.com/products/catalog.html
I ordered;
2 chrome taps
2 90 degree elbow shanks
2 black tap handles
1 2 port CO2 manifold with shutoffs
1 keg lube bottle
1 extra cobra tap

They said it will be here for tomorrow

Thinking of assembling the tower next weekend.
I will keep this wiki posted

I also got the remote sensor for my weather station ..the sensor say the christening keg in my kegerator due on Thursday is a frosty 5.6 C

Let me no how your conversion is coming Bradsul

Cheers
BeerCanuck

**bradsul** · 10-02-2007, 01:56 AM

Good to know about the cooling line locations in the top. I still think I'll do the corn starch test in the first post in this thread just to be safe but it sounds like it won't be a problem.

So cutting a hole in your fridge will void the warranty? Who would have thought?

BeerCanuck · 10-04-2007, 03:42 AM

Just Cristened my Sylvania kegerator.
Verdict

Kegging/Kegerator...vs bottling...forget about it (best BEER mafia impression)

Now all that remain is the tower and dual co2

Just got some more hardware for the Tower / Co2 portion of the conversion

I plan on trying the cornmeal/ rubbing alcohol test and removing the back of the fridge before installing the tower.

Im think of mounting the co2/manifold on the exterior of the fridge to save on interior space / reading gauges / access to valves / solid mount for co2 bottle

I measured my 5lb CO2 bottle..its about 5 1/4" in diameter....just wondering if there is a fire exstinguisher holder the same size?

Cheers Bradsul
BeerCanuck

**bradsul** · 10-04-2007, 04:13 AM

Not sure about a fire extinguisher mount. You could probably make one easily enough out of wood and a large hose clamp. I'm sure calling any local fire extinguisher supply will get you a quick answer.

Kegerator is definitely the way to go. I floated my first keg tonight during the leaf game (damn Sens).

BeerCanuck · 10-05-2007, 11:00 PM

oops..double post

BeerCanuck · 10-05-2007, 11:03 PM

Hi Bradsul...cheers to Friday and Monday for that matter.
I connected my regulator to my 2 port manifold/distributor.

Here is Co2/Manifold in Sylvania (dry fit)

And my temporary fridge

....never know when you might need beer on the long weekend

I was looking at the light bulb holder at the back of the fridge...according to the manual it takes a 120V / 10W, E12 Type light bulb....Im not sure if I am going to need a blower fan but this would seem to be a good spot to get power for it

Next task is the Tower
Keep you posted
BeerCanuck