# Moding a KRS-2100 to put the CO2 tank on the outside.

[lorne17]

Oh, there was a third thing. I removed the temperature controller tonight and adjusted the screw to get it colder. There is a great thread on HBT that talks about how this is done. I turned it several turns in a counterclockwise direction and it appears that it is keeping my beer colder than the 40-42F degrees it was. We will see over time if it is where I want it to be (around 36-38F).

Hello Stonebrewer,

Do you happen to have a link to that forum thread for modding the temperature? I can’t seem to find it anywhere.

Thank you!!
Lorne

 

[lorne17]

Well, I finally go to trying to put my kegs into this fridge after cutting all the ridges off and caulking the insulation and paining the entire inside with "Tough as Tile" epoxy spray paint (it's used to re-coat tubes). I have (2) of the draft brewer corny kegs and (1) torpedo korny keg.

I was surprised to see the Draft Brewer kegs don't fit side by side without the ridges!?! What a sad day to come and find this out See the pics.

Do any of you guys have any ideas to get these to fit? I created a wood shelf that allowed for it to hold my kegs so when I opened the door they wouldn't fall out (see pic) and it works great. Only thing, is my door doesn't shut now Should I add some wood framing to make the fridge "deeper"? Do you feel that would work? Kind of like other do on a chest freezer? Maybe something like this? https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/mini-fridge-fermentation-chiller-project.62517/ Is this fridge even capable of cooling the space this large? Should I just count my losses and buy a different fridge?

Thoughts? I'm pretty bummed I spent this much time on it and it turns out it's all not going to work now!

Thanks,
Lorne

 

[mongoose33]

Well, I finally go to trying to put my kegs into this fridge after cutting all the ridges off and caulking the insulation and paining the entire inside with "Tough as Tile" epoxy spray paint (it's used to re-coat tubes). I have (2) of the draft brewer corny kegs and (1) torpedo korny keg.

I was surprised to see the Draft Brewer kegs don't fit side by side without the ridges!?! What a sad day to come and find this out See the pics.

Do any of you guys have any ideas to get these to fit? I created a wood shelf that allowed for it to hold my kegs so when I opened the door they wouldn't fall out (see pic) and it works great. Only thing, is my door doesn't shut now Should I add some wood framing to make the fridge "deeper"? Do you feel that would work? Kind of like other do on a chest freezer? Maybe something like this? https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/mini-fridge-fermentation-chiller-project.62517/ Is this fridge even capable of cooling the space this large? Should I just count my losses and buy a different fridge?

Thoughts? I'm pretty bummed I spent this much time on it and it turns out it's all not going to work now!

Thanks,
Lorne

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Maybe I'm not understanding the problem, but it sure looks like the wooden shelf is what's causing the problem. Cut it off so it doesn't protrude past the edge of the refrigerator.

 

[lorne17]

Maybe I'm not understanding the problem, but it sure looks like the wooden shelf is what's causing the problem. Cut it off so it doesn't protrude past the edge of the refrigerator.

The shelf is not the problem. The door closes fine when there’s no kegs in the kegerator. The shelf is cut intentionally to fit inside the door so the keg is not hanging off when the door opens. So there are no problems with the shelf.

Issue is I’ve cut the ribs off the side walls and resealed everything. Then when I try to put my two corny keg next reach other they do not fit because of the rubber base being too wide. I need maybe another half an inch or less. The third should fit in front just fine. But with the two back kegs not sitting side-by-side I don’t have room for my third. I think I may have to just extend the door out so I get a deeper fridge.

 

[mongoose33]

It must just be the angle at which the pic is taken because the keg on the right looks like it's not sticking out past the threshold.

 

[lorne17]

It must just be the angle at which the pic is taken because the keg on the right looks like it's not sticking out past the threshold.

Sorry, let me be clear. Two kegs fit just fine. It’s the third keg that won’t fit because the back two kegs will not fit side-by-side. I was trying to do the same thing the other posters on this thread did.

 

[mongoose33]

Sorry, let me be clear. Two kegs fit just fine. It’s the third keg that won’t fit because the back two kegs will not fit side-by-side. I was trying to do the same thing the other posters on this thread did.

OK, got it.

As I look at that pic, even if the two draft brewer kegs fit side-by-side, it doesn't look like there'd still be enough room for the third keg.

 

[day_trippr]

A collar will make that work...

Cheers!

 

[lorne17]

OK, got it.

As I look at that pic, even if the two draft brewer kegs fit side-by-side, it doesn't look like there'd still be enough room for the third keg.

It will. I confirmed it with cardboard diameter cutouts. It’s close though! I just forgot to account for that rubber base!

One other thing, I plugged the fridge in last night and it only got to 59F so far. What the heck!? Can’t anything work the first time!? I may just have to resort to buying a new fridge and convertingto Kegerator wasted time and effort on this one!

 

[mongoose33]

It will. I confirmed it with cardboard diameter cutouts. It’s close though! I just forgot to account for that rubber base!

One other thing, I plugged the fridge in last night and it only got to 59F so far. What the heck!? Can’t anything work the first time!? I may just have to resort to buying a new fridge and convertingto Kegerator wasted time and effort on this one!

Wasted? No! Think of all you've learned!

 

[lorne17]

Wasted? No! Think of all you've learned!

Good thinking. Pint glass is half full!

Plus this fridge was luckily free. I got 4 empty kegs and the connector with it. My liquor store gave me credit for more than I bought it for!

 

[lorne17]

Here's some picks, I am currently in the middle of running the lines outside of the kegerator lol

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Can I ask a favor? Can you please send pictures of your T shape tower mods? I’m making one now and just realized that the center hold won’t work with my faucet bushings because the tower is directly behind it!!?

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,
Lorne

 

[lorne17]

To all who are trying to fit three kegs in this Kegerator. I cut out all my ribs and resealed. Then I tried to fit my Draft Brewer open single handle cornies side by side. They didn’t fit because of the slight rubber bump at the bottom. Rather than cutting the rubber etc I thought, I’ll just make a collar. Well I did that. Then Morebeer has a sale for 10% off corny kegs for Easter. I bought two slimlines. They are about 1/4” narrower than standard cornies.

They got like a glove! I already had one standard torpedo that is short and fat. So two slims and one standard torpedo keg fit and my collar was taken off! Good thing I didn’t add any foam or anything to my collar yet. Hope these pics help.

Next all I need to do is put my triple tower on and drill three holes for my gas lines.

Thanks for the great thread!
Lorne

 

[lorne17]

Success! I got the CO2 tank moved outside the fridge last night. I started the hole with a small metal bit from inside the fridge. Then I opened it up with a larger bit until I could fit a step bit in. From there it opened up to 7/8" (the size of my grommets). The grommets are a snug fit against the hose. As you can see there are now two sanke kegs in the fridge. Before removing the ribs they would fit but the door would not stay shut. With the extra little bit of room it is perfect. Now I need to work on a two tap tower and order some nice faucets.

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Quick question, where did you get that rubber washer that is in the hole to feed your gas line? I am curious if I need one so the drilled hole doesn’t cut my hose?

Thanks,
Lorne

 

[day_trippr]

That's a grommet, and if you're running naked gas tubing through a sheet metal hole it's a good idea to use one.
Or, you can install a 1/4" mfl-mfl stainless bulkhead like this and use swivels on both ends...

Cheers!

 

[lorne17]

That's a grommet, and if you're running naked gas tubing through a sheet metal hole it's a good idea to use one.
Or, you can install a 1/4" mfl-mfl stainless bulkhead like this and use swivels on both ends...

Cheers!

Thanks, but I'm trying not to spend $10+ on these bulkheads. As nice as they are! I have 3 lines to bring in the back because I have a double regulator. One has a Y-Splitter on it. So I don't have a manifold inside the kegerator. I bought some rubber grommets on amazon I hope to install them tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks,
Lorne

 

[lorne17]

Here's some picks, I am currently in the middle of running the lines outside of the kegerator lol

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Hungry4Hops,

Can you help me with a parts list for how you made your Tap Tower? I'd like to make a T like that. I bought some Black Round PVC and then realized I can't tighten down my taps!? Can you help point me in the right direction for what to buy at Home Depot or Amazon?

Thanks,
Lorne