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Old 01-31-2010, 07:09 PM   #71
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Whats your setup like? Is it a mini-fridge or chest freezer? How/how much copper did you run inside?

Any pictures?
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Old 01-31-2010, 07:09 PM   #72
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did this yesterday so far so good! Thanks for the idea.
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Old 01-31-2010, 07:30 PM   #73
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Whats your setup like? Is it a mini-fridge or chest freezer? How/how much copper did you run inside?

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No pics, sorry. I have an Oster 5.0 cf mini fridge with a single tower with 2 Perlicks. I believe I used 22" or 24" sections of copper and fit about 12" into the tower and the other 10-12" in the fridge. My set up looks similar to Keithsipa's pics earlier in this thread only my fridge is smaller so everything's a bit cramped but it fits and I don't have any problems.
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I did the copper tubing thing and it has worked great. The tubes stick about 2 inches down into the kegerator and end at the top of the T tower where the lines have to change direction. I'm very happy with this solution and wouldn't even consider using a fan and a hose.
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Old 02-02-2010, 04:01 AM   #75
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Props for this post Brad!
I read all the info from everyone and agree on your rig. I had planned to do the same thing on mine. I have an older mini and was going to run som tube over to the freezer part since I plan on moving and relocated this I have thought maybe even taking some tube and cutting a notch out of the tube and slide it (the freezer foil part between the tube) to have it not freeze the tube but make it conduct the colder temps and pass it on to the tower/lines. Mind you I plan on running a little more tube since its gonna be colder running between the freezer foil.

thanks again on the thread and everyones OP's are welcome!
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Glad to be of service! My setup is still chugging away happily after all this time so it's definitely passing the longevity test so far.
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Old 03-05-2010, 03:03 PM   #77
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Could anyone tell me what the piece is called that connects the 3" PVC to the fridge? Preferably a link to something comparable at Home Depot or Lowes for someone with my non-handyman status. I've heard it referred to as a toilet ring before, but any search of that gives me no results.

I just hate going into those giant stores not knowing exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks.
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http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xnk/R-100062268/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

They have more options in the store that are not the threaded type.
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Could anyone tell me what the piece is called that connects the 3" PVC to the fridge? Preferably a link to something comparable at Home Depot or Lowes for someone with my non-handyman status. I've heard it referred to as a toilet ring before, but any search of that gives me no results.

I just hate going into those giant stores not knowing exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks.
It's called a closet or toilet flange.
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I just use ice but mine is a daily/weekend use item

Its pretty popular at campgrounds

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