My GE fridge/kegerator conversion project...vintage

[nevadany]

Link to my original post on this project:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f252/vintage-ge-fridge-kegerator-help-509179/

I had planned on modifying the door to accommodate the 3rd keg, but with the kegs arranged as such, the door closes without any extra effort....one less thing to do, cool!

I disabled the butter warmer...basically, just disconnected the wires capped & taped them. I did drill a hole in the back of the butter tray and pulled the capped wires through so they aren't buried. I might re-evaluate this, but for the time being, it seems fine.


I decided to not run beer lines through the freezer...it hovers just about 0 degrees, so even insulated, I would have lines freezing all the time. So, I only had a couple of options on where I could place my faucets. I measured a bunch of times and drilled 2 of the 3 holes and drilled divots for the 3rd. I don't have hardware for the 3rd keg yet, when I get it (hopefully today) I will add it.

I thought this picture was funny. What it shows is the start of how I install my shanks. I drill a 1" hole, front and back. Then use a 1" aluminum tube, feed it through, mark & cut to length. The Shank slides in and fits perfectly...no slop.


My almost finished Kegerator. I still need to run my airline and hook everything up. First though,I need a longer air hose, which I have modified the drain hole in the fridge compartment for it to fit through and feeds out the bottom of the fridge.


I think it looks clean and simple....I am very happy with it. Let me know what you think!

DW

 

[Velocizachtor]

What are you internal measurements? I just bought a similar fridge on craigslist and I'm not sure if I should buy 2 or 3 kegs for it.

 

[nevadany]

15" deep x 22.75" wide.

I wasn't expecting a 3rd to really fit, but I tried it with an empty 3rd keg and guess what...door closes perfectly. I am pretty certain the door panel is flexing, but I am not too worried about that.





DW

 

[JohnK93]

Very cool!

 

[Velocizachtor]

Hey. I was wondering if yours still had the diagram on the back intact? Mine is falling off, and Id like to see how it is laid out.

 

[Velocizachtor]

Any luck on the wiring diagram? I think my fridge thermostat stopped working, so I need to figure out how to replace it. Thanks

 

[MrFoodScientist]

I have a wiring diagram from when I took mine apart, but it's a different model. What are you planning to replace with?

If it were mine, I'd just cut the thermostat out, connect the wires and plug it in to see if it runs. That will tell you if it's the thermostat or something else. From there, I'd add in an STC-1000 or similar.

EDIT: I just read your other thread, is there a separate system for the fridge vs. the freezer?