Show us your Kegerator

[BlurryEyed]

Hey guys, I'm looking to get a mini fridge to make my own kegorator. Will this fridge fit 2 kegs for a double tap kegorator? I found one cheap, but want to make sure it'll be the right size.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product...44a4w-cor1-white-dar044a4w-cor1/10391491.aspx

Maybe? Check out this thread:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=98779

 

[3puttpete]

Unless you have a need for that footprint, I would definitely go with a freezer. You can put on a collar in a couple of hours with very little woodworking skills.

I found this in a 30 second search. Much more versatile.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-5-2-cu-ft-Chest-Freezer-in-White-HMCF5W2/206174597

 

[3puttpete]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-6-9-cu-ft-Chest-Freezer-in-White-HMCF7W2/203445397

Or, this one with no collar at all. You could put a tower on the top, just like you would have to do with the mini that you are looking at.

But seriously, a 2 by 6 and a skill saw and screwdriver can get you one that would be functional with less expense and work than what you will need to do to modify that mini.

 

[christyle]

That Danby is like all other standard mini fridges with a compressor hump inside that wont allow for kegs like a true kegerator fridge does. Preeeetttty sure at least.

 

[JrB82]

 

[augwld]

Self built drip tray and framing. 1/8" aluminum diamond plate. 4 taps. 6 corny kegs. Hoses suspended in a net above kegs. Hops and deer meat in lower fridge. Best fridge EVER!

 

[treacheroustexan]

Haven't posted a pic since I switched from picnic taps. Fits a 5 gal and 2.5 gal keg and co2 tank. Plus extra room for bottles. All i had to modify was the sides with a utility knife and hvac tape. Made a 3d model of Ohio and 3d printed it and painted with chalkboard paint to display whats on tap. It works ok but it sounded cooler in my head.

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[Hoppy2bmerry]

Not exactly a kegorator, but this is my portable party set up.

 

[Ethanfox]

Not exactly a kegorator, but this is my portable party set up.

Haha! Love it.

 

[kdhs10]

My fermentation fridge died on me so I upgraded my keezer and now use the old one for ferm purposes.

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[t_d_harvey]

Not exactly a kegorator, but this is my portable party set up.

Just curious...how do u fight foaming issue? Lots of ice...

Classic btw!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Just curious...how do u fight foaming issue? Lots of ice...

Classic btw!

Thanks, I'm a novice when it comes to kegging, but for a party I just couldn't picture myself explaining how to pour a bottle conditioned beer all night long. I added a bottle opener on the front and would like to add a drip tray in the future.

I didn't have problems with foaming this first time around. Just had two kegs going set each one in a bucket added ice, the buckets cut down on the amount of ice needed. The beer lines are about 5 ft, it worked really well. I was prepared to put an ice pack in the tower, but foaming wasn't a problem. Maybe it was dumb luck.

 

[NeoBrew]

Finally got my new keggerator build posted. You can see build photos here: brewnanigans.com

It's made from an "all refrigerator". I'm very happy with it so far. No more condensation, and no need for an external temp controller!

 

[whitnes10]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-6-9-cu-ft-Chest-Freezer-in-White-HMCF7W2/203445397

Or, this one with no collar at all. You could put a tower on the top, just like you would have to do with the mini that you are looking at.

But seriously, a 2 by 6 and a skill saw and screwdriver can get you one that would be functional with less expense and work than what you will need to do to modify that mini.

I haven't done any research on a mini freezer. What do you mean by a "collar"? And why does one need one and the other not? And wouldn't the freezer "freeze" the lines and the beer?

 

[Ethanfox]

Do some research on keezers (keg freezer). Temp is controlled with external controller to keep it above freezing temps. Collar makes it easy to add taps. Sometimes collar can lift the lid enough to make room for another keg to sit on the compressor hump too.

 

[Hang Glider]

I haven't done any research on a mini freezer. What do you mean by a "collar"? And why does one need one and the other not? And wouldn't the freezer "freeze" the lines and the beer?

of course I'm flaunting mine - but there are several around this page that show the benefits of a collar and chest freezer and temp control...
here's mine

 

[whitnes10]

Do some research on keezers (keg freezer). Temp is controlled with external controller to keep it above freezing temps. Collar makes it easy to add taps. Sometimes collar can lift the lid enough to make room for another keg to sit on the compressor hump too.

Alright will do! I can't afford this stuff right now, so I'm in no rush. Just really looking to see what I want to do. I want to do it right the first time, so I don't wish I had something better. I only need 2 kegs because I only ever have 2 brews on at a time and between my wife, me and our friends, we go through it fast enough that even right now we only really ever have 2 different kinds bottled at a time.

I am getting a free mini fridge this week. Don't know how big it is, but I'm pumped to see what it's like and if I can work with it.

 

[3puttpete]

Sorry for the slow response. I saw a black friday 5 cf freezer on a walmart mailing for $99. That along with a temp controller (amazon inkbird) for $35. No collar necessary. 2 kegs and a co2 could sit in the freezer and you could serve with picnic taps. Wouldn't get much cheaper than that. Or easier.

The collar just allows you to
- get lines and taps into and out of the freezer through the wood without drilling through the side of the freezer
- give you extra space to utilize the compressor hump for more kegs.

Cant beat a free mini fridge. Just know that even putting a tower on top would probably cost $100 + and take more work than a collar.

One thing to keep in mind. While there are some beautiful works of art on this site, they accomplish the same thing. THey just look nicer. And many look WAY nicer. They are like shrines to our beer.

Whatever you choose, good luck with your build. Any kegging system will beat bottling.

 

[Yesfan]

Alright will do! I can't afford this stuff right now, so I'm in no rush. Just really looking to see what I want to do. I want to do it right the first time, so I don't wish I had something better. I only need 2 kegs because I only ever have 2 brews on at a time and between my wife, me and our friends, we go through it fast enough that even right now we only really ever have 2 different kinds bottled at a time.

I am getting a free mini fridge this week. Don't know how big it is, but I'm pumped to see what it's like and if I can work with it.

Look around at Adventures in Homebrewing, William's Brewing, Home Brew Supply, More Beer, etc. You may come out better by buying a "keg system" that has all the components you need (kegs, gas/beer lines, gas/beer disconnects, regulator, etc). The co2 tank will be the only exception, but some places let you add that as an option. Personally, I'd just go to the local gas supply and get the co2 there and swap tanks like you would propane tanks when they empty.


You could always use picnic taps if you can't splurge on the tower/taps. That's what I did for a while until I found my 4 tap tower. I bought my tower here, so the used section here is also a good resource. Best of luck.

 

[CGVT]

Keep your eye on Craig's List. CO2 tanks pop up quite often. People with aquariums as paint ballers as well as home brewers use them and sell them as they get out of their hobbies. As Yesfan said, just trade it in at the local Airgas, the condition is not important.

If you are not in a hurry you can find some really good deals

 

[Snubnoze707]

I converted an old work fridge into a kegerator...

I had planned on covering it with stickers but I think it looks too damn classy as is. Took a bit of touch up paint and polish/wax.

 

[SHvanBommel]

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[Dr_Jeff]

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[rockinmarty]

View attachment 378451View attachment 378452View attachment 378453View attachment 378454View attachment 378455View attachment 378456 I've been kegging for years and finally upgraded my keezer to a purpose built unit. It took me no time at all to put this together. I have had more satisfaction pouring a beer out of these taps then any other. I have it setup so I can run a sanke or a cornie on any tap (except one sanke which is a lo-pro perlick with barbs instead of nuts)... 2" pvc used as a sleeve between top of fridge and tower and a small pc fan in enclosure pushes cold air through the tap tower.

How are the taps attach to the tower? Machined caps or did you find a piece that worked?

 

[SHvanBommel]

^2" to 1" bushings. The shank sets itself and the nut on the back is big enough to seal the hole.

 

[rockinmarty]

Thanks.

 

[skraeling]

edit: added build thread link https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=593107

Pretty standard but i love it

 

[Radboud]

Finished my minikeezer recently. Kegged a batch of kit+kilo Yorkshire Bitter which came out as an acetaldehyde bomb. Not really a nice beer to christen the keezer with unfortunately.

 

[Ariza-Poet]

Stepped over into kegging. Got a free fridge and grabbed some old pallets and now I'm pouring
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[arturo7]

very cool, AP