First time kegging

[Redpappy]

Has anyone built a jockey box before? I’m thinking of doing this since I can’t find a used fridge in my area for the cheap. A jockey box seems like a good solution for serving cold draft beer.

thinking outside the box... you can naturally carb the beer, then you could use a jockey box to serve cold beer, however you will Red a steady stream of ice, be able to drain the box, to prevent a overflow. In turn you will be spending more on ice, and lots of time draining the box.

are you looking for freezers as well? A 5qft freezer (Keezer) works really well for 2-3 kegs. That is what I used for the last 2-3 years, then I wanted a fridge/freezer(trying to keep all my beer stuff together and not evade The other appliances.)

 

[Grizwold1]

Then too a jockey box is going to cost nearly as much as a refrigerator will if not more in the case of a used one.

 

[Jag75]

Has anyone built a jockey box before? I’m thinking of doing this since I can’t find a used fridge in my area for the cheap. A jockey box seems like a good solution for serving cold draft beer.

As mentioned this isn't ideal . That keg party pack is ideal for what your wanting. You brew 1-2 gallons . Naturally carb it , then use the little co2 cartridge to serve . I have a keg king one thats smaller . The one I listed is a nicer set up as well. My keg king one works really well .

 

[Saunassa]

I use party taps for my beer and don't have a problem with foam. They are 5' antimicrobial 3/16" tubing and serve at 10-12 psi. Of course everything stays in what was the beer fridge so that may help. Always open tap fully during the pour.
If you eventually upgrade to larger tank and regulator what you have now will be perfect for going to a friend's and bringing one LARGE can of beer with you.

 

[Pale Ales and Such]

Ok, good to know about the jockey box. The big problem I have been running into is cost for a fridge or a chest freezer big enough to hold a 5 gallon corny keg. I’ve looked up to 100 miles of my house and no one seems to be giving away fridges and the average cost is over $200.

I have a mini fridge but how it’s designed, a 5 gallon keg won’t fit. However, a 3 gallon keg could fit. I’m thinking of turning the mini fridge into a kegerator and brew 3 gallon batches rather than 5. This will help eliminate bottling, while giving me a cost effective way to get a kegerator and enjoy my home brew.

then I’ll eventually upgrade to 5 gallons later on down the line