Kegerator Security - Keeping Randoms/Drunks from Stealing my Beer

[Donthoseme]

I have two words for you......TRUNK MONKEY!

 

[IrregularPulse]

Another solution.

Put up a sign that says:
The beer in this fridge is NOT PUBLIC BEER. If you would like to sample please ask *YourName* for a sample.

then get some small dixie cups people and try it and then have a full glass if you feel they're allowed.
But Go with yoop's suggestion on party night.
I'm guessing this is a college setting?


I know at least when I was in college House Rules meant everything and were generally respected among strangers and friends alike.

Buy minifridge that fits in your room move kegs up there

 

[Bobby_M]

I think the big problem is that you've already exposed yourself to an environment that promotes disrespect of beer evidenced by the beer pong table. I think all drinking games a designed to force people to drink. When it comes to beer, I don't need an excuse or motivator.

 

[KYB]

Another solution.

Put up a sign that says:
The beer in this fridge is NOT PUBLIC BEER. If you would like to sample please ask *YourName* for a sample.

then get some small dixie cups people and try it and then have a full glass if you feel they're allowed.
But Go with yoop's suggestion on party night.
I'm guessing this is a college setting?


I know at least when I was in college House Rules meant everything and were generally respected among strangers and friends alike.

Buy minifridge that fits in your room move kegs up there

Yea it's a college setting. Most people are respectful, but there are always that few who don't care (especially when they've been drinking). We don't have open parties, but like I said I don't know all of their friends.

I already have a mini fridge in my room, a small one, but that's for food and bottles. I don't have the slightest bit of room for another one.

I think the big problem is that you've already exposed yourself to an environment that promotes disrespect of beer evidenced by the beer pong table. I think all drinking games a designed to force people to drink. When it comes to beer, I don't need an excuse or motivator.

You can't disrespect a pile of **** (Bud/Natty/Milller Light). You're looking at it all wrong. Most people get cheap beer because it's cheap. Drinking games make drinking more fun an enjoyable than just sitting or standing around just drinking. Granted we do both, some people are playing games, some are not. It has nothing to do with disrespect for beer, forcing people to drink, or motivation.

 

[TrojanMan]

You've got corny kegs, right?

Seems silly to bother with valves or anything elaborate when you can just pull off the liquid fitting(s). You've got check valves on both sides working for you and if someone opens the tap, they'll only get a few drops at best.

Just pull the liquid fittings off and lock the fridge. Hang a sign on the tap handle that says, "Empty." Keep a spray bottle of star-san handy when you go to reconnect the lines. Problem solved?

 

[KYB]

Yea I decided on that. I didn't realize how easy they were to take off. I don't have the kegs yet, but yes they will be cornies.

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Yea I decided on that. I didn't realize how easy they were to take off. I don't have the kegs yet, but yes they will be cornies.

The plastic ones are easier to get off, more of a "rim" to grip. Some metals ones are like that too, but most metal ones are really hard to grip, especially if they have any old beer on them.

One day, when I own my own f'ing house... <insert dream sequence> ... I might use the electronic system in my basement cold room to lock out the many taps located in various rooms of the house. Thumbprint activated system, possibly retina scanner, though my the time I have my own house it will probably be a facial recognition system.

None of the is necessary but it sure looks cool.

 

[TrojanMan]

Ball lock > pin lock (though both certainly work just fine)

Glad you've got things settled, man.

 

[EdWort]

Sell the faucets and put picnic taps on all your kegs and label them. Then padlock the fridge. Problem solved, no carbonation lost, no poppets leaking, and no connecting to the wrong keg. When you move, make sure you can put your kegerator in your room and keep it locked when you are gone.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

Disconnect all the beer. Hook up a keg full of beef broth. One swig of cold, carbonated beef broth should cure anyone of ever wanting your beer.

 

[EdWort]

Disconnect all the beer. Hook up a keg full of beef broth. One swig of cold, carbonated beef broth should cure anyone of ever wanting your beer.

Sounds like a wonderful amber.

 

[RockfordWhite]

I've been trying to encourage somebody to install solenoid valves that are triggered by a key switch...

Parts Express: Key Switch with 2 Keys

If done right it would look cool and be effective...