random.tard

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I bought this Oster (Model #OR5005M3M) and am converting tomorrow with a custom kit from KegConnection. It is indeed 5.0 cu ft, and will fit 2 Corny's and a 5# tank with slight modification. You do not have to remove the inside door panel (although the bottom tray of it must come off).

In order to fit the 2 Corny's, I'll have to relocate the temp selector & lamp up to the top of the compartment. It sticks out about 2 inches on the right side and prevents the 2nd corny from resting level.

I'll be posting pics in a separate thread once we start the actual conversion tomorrow. Based on my initial inspection, this unit appears very similar to the (now discontinued) Sanyo 4912.

FYI - One weird thing - there's absolutely nothing on Oster's website about refrigerators.

brewheadbob

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I also just bought the oster 5.0. With a kit from midwestsupplies (2keg, 5#, regulator & lines.) will install a tower later, i want to see if i can fit a 3rd keg, in there before i buy a 2 tap tower.
Im waiting on the equipment in the mail, so if you convert yours first let me know how it turns out

random.tard

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I got a lot done on the conversion this weekend. Here's a quick summary to get started:

• This fridge will hold 2 Cornys and a 5# tank. 3 cornys is not possible in any configuration (even with external c02 tank).

• It appears the entire cooling coil is mounted e on a backplate inside the refrigerated compartment. This coil is curves toward the door about 4" near the top of the fridge.

• I could not locate any coolant lines on the top of this unit. I suspect there is one near the door (about 3" back) but didn't dig in to find it. More on this below...

• Bottom of the unit has steel support under the compressor, and plenty of drill-able metal for mounting casters directly to the fridge.

• The interior shelf (over the compressor) is deep enough to support a 5# CO2 tank with no additional construction. There is also a drain at the rear of this shelf.

I'll post more detailed instructions and a full set of pictures once I get them uploaded somewhere. I've fully documented the conversion thus far in order to assist the rest of you

dblvsn

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I was in Best Buy the other day and saw this fridge. Looks like this is going to be a super nice replacement for the 4912. Can't wait to see the finished product.

random.tard

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I've got a full gallery w/ descriptions at http://gallery.mac.com/troy.whittaker#100219&view=mosaic&bgcolor=dkgrey&s el=0.

Next post will cover materials and tools needed for conversion. After that, I can start answering questions

random.tard

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Oster OR5005M3M Conversion
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Tools:
(1) ~2" Bi-metal hole saw (anything between 1.75-3" should work, depending on tower)
(1) Heavy duty razorknife (I used a carpet knife)
(1) Pair needle nose pliers
(1) Phillips Screwdriver / drill bit
(1) 15/64" drill bit (good diameter for most draft tower bolts)

Materials (modification):
(1) 3/8" thick plywood/hardiboard/siding cut to 9 7/16" square
(1) Roll 322 or 324 aluminum foil tape
(1) Pkg #10 rubber washers (faucet section @ home depot)

Materials (casters):
(4) Omnidirectional stainless wheel casters (I'll post UPC if I can find reciept)
(1) Pkg #10 zinc-plated steel washers (orange bag @ home depot)
(2) Pkg #12 x 3/8" zinc-plated steel screws (red bag @ home depot)

random.tard

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I've just completed the conversion and photo gallery is updated.

Redweasel

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Good job! Looks good. I know I was freaking when I could not find a Sanyo for a bit. Found one eventualy but it is good to know there is an option that looks just as good.

brewheadbob

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well, thanks so far. my fridge is at home, and my kit (not the tower) will be here friday. i can go ahead and buy a tower now that i knw 2 cornies is the max. Two concerns i had:
1. does the condensor plate in the back have any negative effect being so close to the co2 & regs.?
2. is the tem control good enough to keep beer at somewhat regulated temps?

random.tard

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My 5# tank has a short enough dome that it fits without issue. The regulator is pretty close to the condenser, so I'm not sure how that'll work. I'm going to pressurize tonight hopefully and test it out. I may wind up fashioning some kind of insulation jacket for the regulator assembly.

I had it on all night at the lowest setting, which maintained a ~60 deg average. It definitely has some circulation issues with the cornys installed (temp variations throughout the compartment) so it may be advisable to install a fan to move air. I'll bump it to 3-4 and see how it holds tonight.