I've been in the long and slow process of finishing my basement and from the start I planned on a half-kitchen / bar area. I'm hoping for a build that holds at least four corny kegs, ideally six.
While I theoretically could make room for a large chest freezer, I'd really prefer an integrated build under the back counter. I've researched some commercial units but it looks like I'd be paying a minimum of $2000 not counting the additional hardware... unless I really lucked out on Craigslist. I haven't found any residential units wide enough that also have a front instead of top door.
I'm leaning toward getting two or three mini-fridges, each holding two kegs a piece with external CO2 and the drink lines going to a shared tower. I expect this will be less efficient than a single unit, but will have the added bonus of allowing different temperature control (I'd like to do some sparkling wines in addition to soda, cider, etc).
I'd really like to have at least a little extra space (in the door ideally) for chilled mixers, soda, whatever.
I bought one of these to see what would fit:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Danby-Designer-4.4-cu-ft-Compact-Refrigerator/40465000?u1=&oid=233310.1&wmlspartner=9KjSAq22pfM&sourceid=33472921763458963006&affillinktype=10&veh=aff
It has a full-width freezer and I was able to bend the chill plate to get enough height. Unfortunately I can't get a single corny in due to the depth of the door shelving. The panel seems to be very much integrated into the door so I'm not sure if I have an option to remove it apart from cutting through it.
I've searched a few of these threads and see some fridge recommendations, though a lot of those models are no longer available.
What are the best mini/compact refrigerators that others have found for kegerator builds? What modifications did you make to get the kegs to fit?
I'm not the most experienced DIYer so I really appreciate any advice!
While I theoretically could make room for a large chest freezer, I'd really prefer an integrated build under the back counter. I've researched some commercial units but it looks like I'd be paying a minimum of $2000 not counting the additional hardware... unless I really lucked out on Craigslist. I haven't found any residential units wide enough that also have a front instead of top door.
I'm leaning toward getting two or three mini-fridges, each holding two kegs a piece with external CO2 and the drink lines going to a shared tower. I expect this will be less efficient than a single unit, but will have the added bonus of allowing different temperature control (I'd like to do some sparkling wines in addition to soda, cider, etc).
I'd really like to have at least a little extra space (in the door ideally) for chilled mixers, soda, whatever.
I bought one of these to see what would fit:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Danby-Designer-4.4-cu-ft-Compact-Refrigerator/40465000?u1=&oid=233310.1&wmlspartner=9KjSAq22pfM&sourceid=33472921763458963006&affillinktype=10&veh=aff
It has a full-width freezer and I was able to bend the chill plate to get enough height. Unfortunately I can't get a single corny in due to the depth of the door shelving. The panel seems to be very much integrated into the door so I'm not sure if I have an option to remove it apart from cutting through it.
I've searched a few of these threads and see some fridge recommendations, though a lot of those models are no longer available.
What are the best mini/compact refrigerators that others have found for kegerator builds? What modifications did you make to get the kegs to fit?
I'm not the most experienced DIYer so I really appreciate any advice!