Newbie needs kegerator for dummies help

[jmwolffparr]

Hello,
Is there a "how to build a kegerator 101 thread?". We are in the process of finishing our basement which includes a wet bar. I want to have a keg on tap there. I was looking at the prices of under counter kegerators and they seem really high! Some friends suggested I would be better off converting a fridge with a kit but I have no idea where to start (or if that is the best plan). We won't go through much beer unless we have company over...so I can't see ever needing more than a 1/4 keg in there.

Also, our contractor needs to order cabinets any day now...so I need to know at least the dimension of the fridge that will go in there. Can anyone help?

I apologize if there are already 10 newbie threads I missed.

Thanks!
Julie

 

[shaneshepherd]

I followed the instructions in this video and it worked out very well for me: [ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zHWy_Vlw3J4[/ame]

 

[TX_Brewing]

Make sure whatever fridge you choose is rated for under counter use. They usually have to vent underneath for cooling.

 

[BowAholic]

Same boat here... looked at tons of threads and haven't found any RECENT mini-fridge models that EASILY convert to 2 ball lock and a small co2 WITHOUT cutting the door up or other destructive mods... in the old days it was just drill a hole in the top for the tower and it was done...Models that work now?