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I had to modify slightly. 8 kegs (pin lock) without the shelf. It's a snug fit but holds all well. The pin lock connectors were possible with the shelf installed. I used compact connectors for the top row of kegs to make it easier to use.

Previously I'd been using a single Blichmann for both mash/lauter and BK, so I upgraded and picked up a Spike for the BK. I just received my Spike pot yesterday, and it's very similar to the Blichmann, with all the same features. It doesn't have the 2-level bottom that the Blichmann uses with...

In hindsight I'd agree, go with the 20 cu ft if you can. I lucked out and had 8 pin locks on hand. While the 14 does work, it's snug to get all 8 in there. Only "perfect" part of the 14 is that it's at a great height to put all my beer glassware on top. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I have a Frigidaire 14 cu. ft. and can have 8 pin locks on tap. 4 per level. Ball locks are too tall to stack 5 gallons. I think it's possible to do 9, with 5 in the floor and 4 on the second row, but that's a lot of jockeying and there isn't much space for a 9th tap. Sent from my iPhone...

2) I know the smaller freezers won't let you stack ball locks, but how many can you get on the bottom layer? I was thinking having 5 gallon ball locks on the bottom and 2.5 gallon ball locks and/or bottles on the top. Would that also allow a lagering carboy on the top shelf with the smaller...

Great recipe, thanks! I baked bread for a long time before I started homebrewing (love beer and bread so the logical step was to start homebrewing), and this was a good combination. A bit of an odd after-effect with the husks but nothing too bad. The flavor had a slightly bitter tang to it...

Great recipe, thanks! I baked bread for a long time before I started homebrewing (love beer and bread so the logical step was to start homebrewing), and this was a good combination. A bit of an odd after-effect with the husks but nothing too bad. The flavor had a slightly bitter tang to it...

Took your technique, it worked perfectly! I keg condition with natural carbonation and had 3 kegs I couldn't get to seal. Boiled the lids, seated them, then pushed 30 psi. They sealed right up and held great. Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Using pin lock kegs there wasn't any issue. It is a bit tight, but with the middle shelf still in, you can get 4-5 on the floor and 4-5 on the shelf. If you go with 5 on either one you have to remove door shelving. There's about an inch of space above the tops of the kegs on both levels...

I bought the smaller 14 cu ft model (it was available on craigslist) and can squeeze 9 in without messing with the door shelving. Will the wire shelf handle the weight of 4 pin locks or did you do the wood reinforcement to ensure it was secure?

Is there a specific type of line required for the beer and gas lines in a kegerator? I've deduced that 3/16" is best for the beer line and 5/16" is good for the gas line, but is there anything else specific about the lines required to be used in the kegerator? As long as it's food grade is the...

Sorry for the ignorance, what is BCS?

Did you have to use a temp controller or could you set the freezers temperature adjustment to be above freezing? I just bought a Frigidaire 14.0 cu ft. and am working on gathering the rest of the parts.