Need Advice...please

[Go Gators]

Ok so I a have always wanted a kegerator and now that I brew beer, I have a real need (I believe) for one. I am so strapped for cash, that I know this "need" is completely delusional. However, I would like to work my way to the point of reality with this.

My buddy has a full size fridge/freezer that he is willing to GIVE me. It is stainless steel. The only flaw that he has told me is that it tends to freeze over (the coils). I am not that handy, in the aspect that I couldn't just get in there and fix it. I could follow directions to do just about anything.

Basically I just wanted some people's opinions on whether or not I should take the fridge. So what do you guys think? Could this be turned into a kegerator eventually? Could I use it for a lagering fridge even though it could freeze up? Would a temperature controller stop this? I appreciate any opinions you guys have. Thanks again.

 

[RICLARK]

I think if you took it and used a temprature controller you would not have any problems because it would not be on all the time for the coils to freeze.

 

[MikeInCtown]

Take the fridge and see if you can't just fix it easily. Also, what does he mean by freezing the coils? My old fridge had the bottom freezer and once a year the ice would build up too much on the bottom and the fan would stop circulating the cold air.

Anyway, a temp control would solve any thermostat problems, but the thing could still freeze up because it wouldn't most likely be going through it's normal defrost cycle. (if it's a newer fridge)

 

[Go Gators]

Well I guess I will grab it. I just have limited space to put it, but if it is useless I will just trash it I guess. Thanks