The Perfect Custom College Kegerator

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So I have a few questions about building the perfect college kegerator....

Requirements:

1) Cheap as possible (us college students have no money, just beer savings)

2) Holds a full size keg (again, for college)

3) Holds a 5lb. CO2 tank (most use this size right?)

So basically where can I buy all of these things as cheap as possible that will hold these items? Mainly looking for the cheapest/smallest fridge to convert in order to save on cost. I see most pre-made kegerators are 6.4 cu ft, but can I go smaller and still fit this stuff? I want to keep the CO2 inside too.

Anyone know if building the actual fridge is a good idea or money saver? If so what parts or steps are needed to make one?

Thanks guys!
 
robbdmc said:
So I have a few questions about building the perfect college kegerator....

Requirements:

1) Cheap as possible (us college students have no money, just beer savings)

2) Holds a full size keg (again, for college)

3) Holds a 5lb. CO2 tank (most use this size right?)

So basically where can I buy all of these things as cheap as possible that will hold these items? Mainly looking for the cheapest/smallest fridge to convert in order to save on cost. I see most pre-made kegerators are 6.4 cu ft, but can I go smaller and still fit this stuff? I want to keep the CO2 inside too.

Anyone know if building the actual fridge is a good idea or money saver? If so what parts or steps are needed to make one?

Thanks guys!
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1. Craiglslist

After that it's really simple. Places like keg connection and micromatic have good prices on all the stuff you need to convert.

here's mine, but it doesn't fit a 1/2bbl sanke - no need there's way to much homebrew to be buying commercial kegs.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/kegerator-project-haier-hrq04wnaww-43664/
probably $200 all said and done, including the kegs co2 bottle taps paint, etc.
 
I know a lot of people suggest Craigslist, and im sure its the cheapest route, but could you tell me the cheapest new fridge that will hold a full size commercial keg (I think its called 1/2 barrel) and CO2?

Thanks!!!! :mug:
 
I really have no clue on that, I don't know that there are that many of us here that worry to much about commercial kegs and probably not 1/2bbl kegs as good beer in those kegs costs quite a bit.

Find a 1/2bbl keg, measure it and find it's volume and dimensions, then go to X big box store and find the cheapest one that fits that.
 
Good idea! Thanks.

If anyone knows some cheap models that fit CO2 and 1/2 barrel, let me know.

Or if anyone has ever heard of making a refrigerator.

Thanks again!

EDIT: I cant find any regular compact refrigerators that will hold a 1/2 barrel.....? Will it only work with a stand up fridge?
 
Ya.... reviews I read about that one from home depot say that it doesnt actually fit a 1/2 barrel.

You wouldnt happen to know the approximate cu ft or dimensions that are required to fit one in a fridge would you? Because id like to just find the smallest that will work.

Thanks.
 
Pretty much every small fridge has a hump on the bottom in the back from the compressor so they will not hold a half barrell. Even if you were to place it on/above the hump they would not be tall enough.
 
you can probably get the whole setup on CL. I see beer meisters on there all the time and that would work perfectly for what you described. I have seen ones for $150 semi regularly
 
What parts are needed to completely build a fridge? It cant be that hard right.

I saw bolty do it and post a pic. Ive pm'ed him. Looks pretty cool.
 

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