Kegerator Mods

[Ringo311]

If I were to buy an old fridge like this one below for example.

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/app/5909654834.html

Can I modify this to be used for fermentation temperature control and for a kegerator? I'm not thinking at the same time, but can old fridges like this be modified with temperature controllers?

 

[Double_D]

I have 2 fridges similar to that. They both have ranco ETCs on them. Works just fine for fermentation or used as a kegerator.

 

[jcav]

You can plug the fridge into one these and it will work at whatever temp you want. Lets say 66 degrees for fermentation and then 38 for keeping your beer.
https://www.morebeer.com/products/johnson-digital-temperature-controller-wired.html
Many other vendors here sell them. You can use Inkbird or others types too.
John

 

[Ringo311]

Thats awesome thanks.

Does this deal seem ok? I can get it for $175.

I'm going with 2.5 gallon kegs so should be a good place to start and I'm thinking I can always modify it further.

 

[pointcity-homebrew]

If you are DIY kind of person, you can do what I am doing.

I have a side by side that will be used for both serving and fermentation.

I have 2 stc 1000 controllers, one controls the freezer side, and the other controls a fan that will port the cold air over to the fermentation chamber side as needed.

 

[tracyk]

Or you can use an Inkbird 310T Dual Temp Control. They are available from amazon.