Need help! Kegerator

[Omarduckets]

I'm not handy and quite frankly, get overwhelmed with designs....but can do what is told of me! Anyway, I have this bar in my house. Currently has a wine fridge underneath it and a sink to the left of the fridge. See photo for fridge location. I would like to replace the wine fridge with another fridge unit that can hold a couple (or one if space becomes an issue) ball lock kegs and then have a tap tower above the cabinet. The opening for the fridge is 22.25 inches wide and 33 inches tall. 21 inches deep.

Anyone have some good ideas what I can use/do to put a unit in there?

Appreciate your help.

 

[day_trippr]

First, whatever you fit in that space has to be an "under counter" compatible model - one that has a fan-driven under-floor condenser - because a stand-alone model (most small fridges) will use the external skin as the radiator for an under-that-skin condenser - and you have to provide ~5" of spacing on all sides plus the top. Clearly, that's not going to work

Don't have anything specific in mind, but I'm guessing that hole will fit a 4.6 cubic foot unit. If you can find one that is "fridge-only" (ie: no freezer compartment) with a minimal hump and as few interior features as possible (no bins, shelves, etc) that would be a good start. If you're never going to plug it into an external controller you could live with digital controls, otherwise they're best avoided.

You'll likely have to remove the door liner but there are plenty of examples of how to do that on HBT. Typically one uses a section of FRP panel (sheets available at larger DIY stores like Lowes/Home Depot) to replace the oem liner...

Cheers!

 

[Omarduckets]

Excellent advice. I think I found one that may work for under 200, so I think I'll try that. Now to find out how to properly cut a hole in it for the tubing.

First, whatever you fit in that space has to be an "under counter" compatible model - one that has a fan-driven under-floor condenser - because a stand-alone model (most small fridges) will use the external skin as the radiator for an under-that-skin condenser - and you have to provide ~5" of spacing on all sides plus the top. Clearly, that's not going to work

Don't have anything specific in mind, but I'm guessing that hole will fit a 4.6 cubic foot unit. If you can find one that is "fridge-only" (ie: no freezer compartment) with a minimal hump and as few interior features as possible (no bins, shelves, etc) that would be a good start. If you're never going to plug it into an external controller you could live with digital controls, otherwise they're best avoided.

You'll likely have to remove the door liner but there are plenty of examples of how to do that on HBT. Typically one uses a section of FRP panel (sheets available at larger DIY stores like Lowes/Home Depot) to replace the oem liner...

Cheers!

 

[TechFanMD]

I was going to say what @day_trippr said. It is tough to find a fridge that will work well in that situation because of cooling issues. The wine fridge is not only designed for that type of use but also probably doesn't go below 40F at coldest, so the overall temp differential (room temp to inside temp) isn't as great. You'll likely have the fridge at least 3-5*F colder than that and it will also have the work of cooling the lines, leaks, etc.