Show us your Kegerator

[Yesfan]

Easily a new favorite. Excellent job!


How did you make the foot rail and how sturdy is it?

 

[rockinmarty]

Easily a new favorite. Excellent job!


How did you make the foot rail and how sturdy is it?

Looks to me like he used handrail hardware. If that's it,he's a genius.

 

[billvann]

It is a handrail and handrail hardware. The key for sturdiness is to use bigger screws then what come in the package. I think they're just one size bigger. I opened the package at the hardware store and selected the thickest that would fit, and maybe 1 3/4" long. Then make sure you screw them in where there's support from the frame. The bottom is a 2x6 on edge with a double 2x4 frame inside: one horizontal and one stacked on top vertically so the total hight of the inside frame is 6", matching the 2x6 height. This means the frame thickness where the screws go in is 3 1/2". This does two things. One, I was able to screw in gliding foot pads so it's easy to move. Two it adds a lot of weight to the bottom so the bar isn't so top heavy.

 

[billvann]

Oh, I almost forgot. There's a 6" pine base board on all three sides that dresses up the bottom edge. The handrail screws go through that first before hitting the 2-by framing

 

[bossman]

Here's mine with beer fridge and fermentation chamber!

I had always wondered if those slide top coolers would work for kegs. Any chance of getting a better look at how you have that setup and what the capacity is?

 

[tmiddleton88]

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Here's mine! It's a work in progress. I need a drip tray.

 

[brittney81895]

I had a lot of fun building my keezer, but I have had more fun pouring a cold fresh homebrew whenever I am in the mood! 😜🍻

 

[DeadNutsBrewing]

Just finished mine! Three on tap and one on deck.

 

[WeThirst]

Long overdue, but figured it was about time to throw ours on here. Took a lot of inspiration from all the other builds we saw here (Thank you all!!) and need to pay it forward! Built it almost 2 years ago and only tweaked it once (added some shelving with PVC supports on the bottom to boost the height/get airflow below of 3 of the kegs), though at some point we really need to get a blower in there to get the taps cooled down better. Capacity for 3 on tap plus another 2 carbin’ up or just chillin’ out waiting for a brother/sister to kick.








We also built in storage below the taps for the 20lb. CO2 tank and other miscellaneous items and tools.




Cheers!

 

[thaymond]

Long overdue, but figured it was about time to throw ours on here. Took a lot of inspiration from all the other builds we saw here (Thank you all!!) and need to pay it forward! Built it almost 2 years ago and only tweaked it once (added some shelving with PVC supports on the bottom to boost the height/get airflow below of 3 of the kegs), though at some point we really need to get a blower in there to get the taps cooled down better. Capacity for 3 on tap plus another 2 carbin’ up or just chillin’ out waiting for a brother/sister to kick.

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We also built in storage below the taps for the 20lb. CO2 tank and other miscellaneous items and tools.


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Cheers!

Yeah buddy!

 

[WeThirst]

Thanks @thaymond! It was a fun build.

OT, we may take you up on your offer to talk hops sometime this fall. We're trying to figure out if we can a couple of plants in the ground next spring.

 

[thaymond]

Thanks @thaymond! It was a fun build.

OT, we may take you up on your offer to talk hops sometime this fall. We're trying to figure out if we can a couple of plants in the ground next spring.

No problem. PM me when the time comes!

 

[masonsjax]

Just finished mine! Three on tap and one on deck.

Guitars, Star Wars, and homebrew! That's a trifecta! Winner winner chicken dinner!

 

[ckollias]

Just finished my custom made tap handles - can you name that movie for each one?

 

[treacheroustexan]

Just finished my custom made tap handles - can you name that movie for each one?

That is so awesome!!!! Christmas story is my favorite.

 

[redshift76]

Christmas Story - Star Wars - Iron Man - Raiders of the Lost Ark - LOTR - T2.

Coolest set of handles I've ever seen, GREAT work.

 

[Konadog]

Just finished my custom made tap handles - can you name that movie for each one?

Just plain AWESOME!! Ok, now where is the build thread on making those :rockin:

 

[Xernex]

Just finished my custom made tap handles - can you name that movie for each one?

totally want - those are amazing.

 

[rockinmarty]

Lo e the light saber!

 

[woo_pig]

Just finished my custom made tap handles - can you name that movie for each one?

Those are freaking sweet .

 

[Yesfan]

Long overdue, but figured it was about time to throw ours on here. Took a lot of inspiration from all the other builds we saw here (Thank you all!!) and need to pay it forward! Built it almost 2 years ago and only tweaked it once (added some shelving with PVC supports on the bottom to boost the height/get airflow below of 3 of the kegs), though at some point we really need to get a blower in there to get the taps cooled down better. Capacity for 3 on tap plus another 2 carbin’ up or just chillin’ out waiting for a brother/sister to kick.

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We also built in storage below the taps for the 20lb. CO2 tank and other miscellaneous items and tools.


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Cheers!

That's bad ass! For a minute I thought I was looking at two kegerators! Do you have a build thread?

 

[musicbymark]

Nice jobs everyone.

I bought a great chest freezer on sale at Best Buy for around 180 that perfectly houses 3 corny kegs comma plus room for smaller Keg on the Shelf with a CO2 tank.

I used plastic PVC lumber for my collar, figuring it was worth the extra expense since I wouldn't have to fill any holes, or deal with any knots, priming or painting. It worked great and I think it has better insulation qualities than 2 by 4 wood. I made extremely tight miter joints with only two screws in each corner.

I chose to make my own temp controller with an $18 STC unit from Amazon. Everything is working great.

 

[cod3ck]

Nice jobs everyone.



I bought a great chest freezer on sale at Best Buy for around 180 that perfectly houses 3 corny kegs comma plus room for smaller Keg on the Shelf with a CO2 tank.



I used plastic PVC lumber for my collar, figuring it was worth the extra expense since I wouldn't have to fill any holes, or deal with any knots, priming or painting. It worked great and I think it has better insulation qualities than 2 by 4 wood. I made extremely tight miter joints with only two screws in each corner.



I chose to make my own temp controller with an $18 STC unit from Amazon. Everything is working great.

Ballin' on a budget! Well done!!

 

[Konadog]

I used plastic PVC lumber for my collar, figuring it was worth the extra expense since I wouldn't have to fill any holes, or deal with any knots, priming or painting. It worked great and I think it has better insulation qualities than 2 by 4 wood. I made extremely tight miter joints with only two screws in each corner.

I think this is a great idea, lighter probably too! What size were the planks, and do you get any warping (if they are thinner).

 

[tigerfootballplayer90]

I'm not the most handy person but this is one I made with an old fridge and a kit I put together myself. Painted with chalk board paint. I know a guy who does decals so I did one just for fun lol.

 

[WeThirst]

That's bad ass! For a minute I thought I was looking at two kegerators! Do you have a build thread?

Thanks @Yesfan! Sorry for not seeing and responding sooner.

No build thread, but these are a couple of pictures that give an idea how we did the collar to offset the taps and build the storage area below.










eta: Just for clarity, not an original idea/design. We saw something like it somewhere (possibly this thread?) here on HBT.

Cheers!

 

[imjin]

Here's my coffin style build that I put together a couple of years ago. I can't remember now, but the inspiration was from another poster on this thread. Its parked on a rolling platform so I can roll it out to the patio for our annual Oktoberfest!

 

[Strong_Brews]

Here's my coffin style build that I put together a couple of years ago. I can't remember now, but the inspiration was from another poster on this thread. Its parked on a rolling platform so I can roll it out to the patio for our annual Oktoberfest!

That looks fantastic!
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I have pics of the entire build on Instagram Strong_brews

 

[imjin]

That's awesome looking! These are so much fun to build. Probably because of their main purpose of transporting beer to our faces! I also added some flat leds to the bottom edge of the wood below the taps that lights up the whole thing.

16' strip of flat LEDs for $7.99
24 watt power transformer for the LEDs for $10

 

[crusader1612]

@StrongBrews - Can I ask where you got the conquest tap handle (the long sword one?)