Better to build or buy a mini-frig kegerator?

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toadking

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I have been scouring the market and am in the process of deciding whether it's better to buy a new kegerator or build one from a mini fridge.
 
Guess it depends on price and what you want it to look like. Essentially a new kegerator is just a mini fridge with the mods already done to it. I have a keezer (that I built), and a Sears kegerator. I love both for what they are. I love the kegerator because of the look. I replaced the single tower with a double and I love the chrome rail that runs along the sides and back. Not sure how easy it would be to get the rail to place on a mini fridge build. That may not even be important to you. You need to figure out how much money you'll have invested in a build and then price a new one, ready out of the box, and see what works best for you.

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I wouldn't mind spending $350 at most on a pre made model if it will fit 2 5 gallons kegs. Can most store bought model accommodate 2?
 
Both of those look great! I need it to blend with the dinning room also........
 
Yes, my Sears model will hold 2 cornie kegs (or two sixtels of commercial). They have since changed the kenmore keggerator specs. Mine is probably pushing 8-10 years old. So, I can't gaurantee that the newer ones have the same dimensions. Most Sears keep one of them on the floor. So, worth checking out.

I hear ya about blending in with the room. That's why I had to get a black freezer and keggerator. A happy wifey is a happy....
 
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