Recent content by OmahaVike

That's a big problem with radiant cooling kegerators. You should consider installing a small fan to circulate the air and create more of a balance throughout the fridge.

Nicely done! Great comprehensive guide for this unit.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/igloo-kegerator-walmart-369-a-289420/index4.html#post3838071 Just a helpful hint... if you click on the user's username (on the left) in the post, a dropdown menu will appear and you can pick "Find more posts by (username)". That's how I learned a few...

You got an outstanding deal. You could read my temperature dial hack to lower the temps, and take your chances there. Yes, the 5 lb. tank will fit easily on the back shelf, with room to spare, while still accommodating a half barrel.

Check page 4 of this thread. I have posted some photos of the assembly and screw.

I rigged up a computer case fan to hang from the ceiling and pointed it at the cooling plate to circulate the cool air. I still get ice on my coils too, but I defrost after every keg change, so I don't get too worried about it.

Does this item help? http://www.kegworks.com/duplex-coupling-for-beer-line-cleaning-kit-1173-p21462?_s_icmp=nextopia Of course, you'll still need to put a tail piece and nut on the pump tubing (dont forget the rubber o-ring and the o-ring clamp). Voila, now it will hook directly up to...

Insulation... Yes, but only for the vertical collar. From what I've read, wood is not a very good insulator. I wouldn't have considered any additional insulation if I were sticking with only the stock fridge.

I didn't have to redrill the stock hole, and I have a liquid cooled 3 tap tower (3 beer lines coming down and two copper liquid lines). I *did* have to drill mounting holes for the new tower, though. I tried simple long screws, but the top is so weak that it quickly pulled the screws out while...

I replaced everything except the fridge itself. The way that I rationalized it... I couldn't find a fridge-only unit that was this large (cu ft) and didn't have a big-ass compressor hump blocking the floor space needed for a half barrel, that could also fit under my bar top.

Heya gamba. Mine is holding at 34, and comes on every 10 minutes for 10 min at a time (10 on, 10 off). Have been running that way for pretty much as long as this thread has been active. It's also sitting only 3"-4" from a brick wall in a corner, so air flow isn't that great. Just my...

Hey, as you do that, check for frost on the cooling plate every couple of days. Mine gets loads of ice but I can get it down to 35 degrees, and regularly keep it at 37/38. It's most likely due to my shoddy job with the vertical collar.

not a problem, geonjay. Here's a side shot, with my fabric cover pulled back. You'll see that I prefer bungie to ensure that the door remains closed. Those black strips are remnants of velcro that didn't work out so well. I used weatherstripping tape for the seal of the door...

ya, at that price, it's really hard to beat. since I last posted, here's where my exploits have taken me.... 1) I installed a three tap tower. I drilled a 3" hole about the same depth FROM THE FRONT as it was originally from the rear. No cold lines (read prior posts of mine). 2)...

I hope nobody minds if I document this fridge's exploits without their prompt... The model is FRB200 So, I was a little disappointed that I could only get the unit down to 40 degrees. So, in doing my normal research, I decided to take apart the temp control unit. I unscrewed the...