New kegerator

[chrisrush]

Just bought a used True 2 door kegerator (I think I can fit 8 cornies inside) from a bar that was closing down. It needs a bit of clean-up but it works well and keeps a nice cool temperature. I have a couple of questions and I'll snap some pictures tomorrow.

How do I get the top as clean as possible? I rubbed it down with some diluted bleach solution and got most of the gunk off it (old crusty bud light I assume), but the top (stainless steel) could use a little work.

Same question for the towers. I have 2 towers, one with 2 taps and the second has 1 tap. What is the best way to clean them up nicely? Spit shine?

I need to clean out the compressor etc., compressed air the best way to get it mostly cleaned out?

Should I get some brew line cleaner and run it through the beer lines? What about the CO2? I would assume them are ok, but should I run some diluted bleach through them and let them dry out?

Thanks in advance and Prost.

Chris

 

[Blender]

I like to use Bon Ami for cleaning most things that you don't want to scratch yet needs some abrasive. don't use it with an abrasive pad, just use a cloth. I use it on glass and all my ceramic bowls and cook tops for years with not scratching of the finish. A lot of people like Barkeepers Friend as well but I have no experience with that product.

Can't help with the compressor but I would change all the beer and gas lines just to be safe and have a starting point unless you know they are fairly new.

 

[chrisrush]

Thanks Blender. The CO2 lines look fairly good. The beer lines could be changed though.

Where can you get Bon Ami from? Home Depot, etc?

 

[Blender]

Thanks Blender. The CO2 lines look fairly good. The beer lines could be changed though.

Where can you get Bon Ami from? Home Depot, etc?

I get it from the grocery store.

 

[chrisrush]

Thanks. I'll have to go hunt some down tonight.

 

[chrisrush]

Just wanted to put some pictures of my new kegerator. Some before and after pics.

Outside - dirty

Inside - dirty

 

[chrisrush]

Clean and ready for beer

8 cornies should fit

 

[kappclark]

Nicely done ..

 

[chrisrush]

Thanks Bill.

Do you know how to embed the pics in the thread?

Also, I plugged the kegerator in this evening and it is tripping my GFCI. I tried it earlier in the week and it was fine. Anyone have any ideas? The breaker is a 15A breaker, and the research that I found online has the kegerator at 8.5 A.

 

[Wade E]

I use photobucket as you do and copy the IMG Code and paste it in.

 

[boogyman]

Clean and ready for beer

8 cornies should fit

Very nice job cleaning it up. You might consider doing a light sanding and some painting on the parts that are exposed to the outside (like the door frame).

 

[chrisrush]

That's a good idea. i painted the bottom where it was rusting a bit. Cleaned it up and hopefully will protect the bottom.

 

[ODP]

Nice! I found a similar True unit on Craigslist recently and wussed out...I was told by a friend who's a refrigeration repair tech that they are noisy- is yours very loud?

 

[chrisrush]

I wouldn't say it is loud, but you can tell it is on.

I'm selling if you are interested, $500.

 

[ODP]

I'd be tempted to jump on it, but I actually just picked a chest freezer I found on CL today! Why are you selling, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[chrisrush]

Just too big for me, I don't need the storage of 8 cornies. Maybe we can work out a trade?

 

[ODP]

I hear you...I do like the amount yours can hold, but it's too much for me too. Being in a 1 bedroom house has got me pretty limited on what I can use. Have you thought about putting it on Craigslist? I would think after how well you cleaned it up, it wouldn't be a problem to sell!

 

[Kauai_Kahuna]

OK, let me just be the first to say.
I HATE YOU AND YOU SUCK !!!!!!!
Very sweet, congratulations.

 

[chrisrush]

I hear you...I do like the amount yours can hold, but it's too much for me too. Being in a 1 bedroom house has got me pretty limited on what I can use. Have you thought about putting it on Craigslist? I would think after how well you cleaned it up, it wouldn't be a problem to sell!

Its on Craigslist right now. Got a few nibbles, but nothing serious. I even had the old "I'll send you a check and you send the difference plus the kegerator" email. I told him no thanks, but my Nigerian relative who has $20 million in US currency won't let me do that.

 

[ODP]

wow- scammers really don't give people much credit, do they? lol
You should reply "How's about you show up, with the RIGHT amount, in CASH and then we'll talk" lol

 

[chrisrush]

wow- scammers really don't give people much credit, do they? lol
You should reply "How's about you show up, with the RIGHT amount, in CASH and then we'll talk" lol

I played nice the first time, and told him that I would accept cash. The second time he asked the same question and got a different, more colorful answer.