Kenmore beverage center conversion?

[RobbyBeers]

Has anyone ever converted/considered converting the Kenmore 126 Can Beverage Center into a kegerator?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_04699100000P

Possible advantages:

-Cool looking. (Blue led lights, glass door, etc.)
-Broad temp setting range. (I think it goes from 34-65F.)
-Cooling fan at the top of the unit would probably keep the lines/tower cool without requiring any additional hacks.
-Cool looking.

This thing would probably hold two corny kegs and a CO2 tank. Dimensions:

-12" deep (+5" compressor hump)
-18" wide
-27" high

It's very tempting, but I've never done a conversion before so I'm seeking advice.

 

[YNOT2K]

@ $424 i would consider it non-cost effective. good luck with whatever you decide!

 

[RobbyBeers]

I would agree, in theory. But the cheapy fridges seem too...cheapy, and the commercial units are too expensive. I'm trying to explore some middle ground options.

 

[SoonerDoc]

I seriously looked at it a few months ago. For the price, I didn't like the quality of the fridge. It is cool looking though.

 

[RobbyBeers]

I'm equivocating on that same point as well. It's not commercial grade, but it is quite a bit nicer than your average dorm fridge, so it might be worth a few extra dollars.

 

[cheezydemon3]

*wahwahwah abort abort abort*

 

[COLLINH]

I does look very nice, but I got a wirpool minifridge with a stainless door for about half that price at american tv, but if you got the money to spend why not..... with the money you saved by going w/ a cheaper fridge you could buy almost everything you need to have beer on tap. just my.02
-Collin

 

[RobbyBeers]

Thanks for the tip on American TV. Hadn't looked there yet. Still weighing all the options.

 

[jpirrung]

I'd check craigslist, I got a stainless steel french door refrigerator for next to nothing and it holds 5 kegs plus my co2 tank, plus it looks way sweet

 

[COLLINH]

Also make shure to check the scratch n dent room. Mine was not damaged at all just returned & I got them to take $30 off