Minifridge for a 3 tap kegerator build?

[dienster]

I've searched around but can't find a fridge recommendation that will hold 3 cornies. Anyone know of one?

thanks,
Steve

 

[Genuine]

For that project, you might wanna look into building a keezer. It'd have to be a pretty big mini fridge to hold all of that.

 

[CoalCracker]

I do a 2.5 keg fridge. I use the fridgidaire and place a 3 gallon and my 5lb co2 on the hump. Tight fit but it works.

 

[dienster]

@coalcracker what model? I could deal with 2.5...


I'm considering a keezer but it really depends on the footprint of the 7cf ones. Would rather have something small and portable.

This might be what I may end up with but was thinking I could build it cheaper or comparable with better hardware if I can find the right fridge.

Haier HBF05EBSNK-3 Triple Faucet Kegerator Black Cabinet with Stainless Steel Door | BeverageFactory.com

thanks

 

[digg1es]

I have the Haier model. Purchased a scratch and dent model off ebay, and added my own tower. The cost for me was considerably less than the BevFactory price. I actually installed the refer undercounter so the minor cosmetic defects don't show and don't bother me. I have been very happy with it so far.

 

[f1monkey]

I got a Danby from Home Depot about a month ago and it fits a 5 pound C02 and 3 cornies. It's 5.8 cu ft.

 

[Gritsak]

Would rather have something small and portable.

A small chest freezer is no less portable than a large mini-fridge. I have three sanyo 4912's that i use for fermenting/condition and they are quite large.

 

[dienster]

A small chest freezer is no less portable than a large mini-fridge. I have three sanyo 4912's that i use for fermenting/condition and they are quite large.

You are probably right, I just know myself and would probably end up with a 6 tap keezer with room to lager a batch or two instead of a small one. It really it isnt that much more work/$$ to do a 6 tap versus a 3 tap keezer.

 

[kmat123]

You are probably right, I just know myself and would probably end up with a 6 tap keezer with room to lager a batch or two instead of a small one. It really it isnt that much more work/$$ to do a 6 tap versus a 3 tap keezer.

Sounds like you've talked yourself into it

 

[dienster]

Sounds like you've talked yourself into it

Only problem is I have nowhere to put it.

 

[Fid]

Alternatively, there's always the option of adding a collar to a mini fridge.

Something like this:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/mini-fridge-collar-fermentation-chamber-179102/

Though I don't know that you'd get 3 cronies in it still PLUS you're just creating a bigger footprint by doing so.

My votes for the keezer. I considered using a mini fridge when building my kegerator because floor space was precious in my one bedroom apartment but said screw it and went big-ish and I don't regret it at all. My keezer started with 2 kegs, now there's three and room still for a 4th.

 

[VanHorneDog]

put a sleeve on it, but any more than 2 cornys in a fridge that has a door instead of a lifting bit will annoy the hell out of anyone.