Show us your Kegerator

[joety]

I thought I'd add my project in here since this thread was my main inspiration. I'll try to document everything.

A place to share Project Keezer

Looks similar to the freezer I started with.

 

[malnutriton]

https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/gallery/data/1/medium/Lil_Kegger_Front.JPG

https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/gallery/data/1/medium/Lil_Kegger.JPG

My humble "Lil Kegger". The fridge was free from my Sister-in-law that just graduated college and the rest was a steal on CL for under $100. It even has a 'Pabst Special Dark' Tap handle. I am thinking of upgrading it to a twin tap but for now it'll do just fine.

 

[MoRoToRiUm]

malnutrition- TURN YOUR CO2 TANK RIGHT SIDE UP!

Save your regulators from getting liquid CO2 in them and messing them up... Looks good though!

Sorry it's just easier if you wrap link with

or paste using the little mountain button above the text box

 

[malnutriton]

Thanks MoRo just jetted downstairs to switch the tank. Had no idea that could happen.

 

[malnutriton]

Hey alohanole,

Those midwest manafolds are great. Did you know that you can take out the end bolt plug and switch it out with a check valve? I needed a 5way for my next fridge convo and midwest only goes up to a 4way so I just bought a 4way and a check valve. its a tight nut but it comes out.

 

[alohanole]

Hey alohanole,

Those midwest manafolds are great. Did you know that you can take out the end bolt plug and switch it out with a check valve? I needed a 5way for my next fridge convo and midwest only goes up to a 4way so I just bought a 4way and a check valve. its a tight nut but it comes out.

Excellent advice! I have the room in the keezer and I may want to add a 5th standard tap!

 

[MoRoToRiUm]

Thanks MoRo just jetted downstairs to switch the tank. Had no idea that could happen.

Not a problem! I'm always learning something new on these threads- Part of why I love this 'hobby' so much

 

[FxdGrMind]

Kegerator finnished...now if the beer turns out as good!

 

[swordman1980]

This is my kegerator. A little over a year old. I found some old scales with RS232 output and a USB temperature sensor, and then I wrote some custom software to monitor the temperature and how much beer is left in each keg. All of which I can monitor realtime anywhere from my phone.

The "talking" part is other software I wrote for parties where it will say things when people pour a beer, or yell at you if you leave the kegerator open too long.

 

[ombre42]

swordman, welcome to the forums. what a 1st post!! that's amazing.

 

[Coastarine]

Here is an update on mine! No more picnic taps! I haven't actually made the first pour yet, the kegs are getting cold. Just finished that up today. The stout faucet won't be hooked up until I buy some beergas either.

 

[TJ-Bill]

This is my kegerator. A little over a year old. I found some old scales with RS232 output and a USB temperature sensor, and then I wrote some custom software to monitor the temperature and how much beer is left in each keg. All of which I can monitor realtime anywhere from my phone.

The "talking" part is other software I wrote for parties where it will say things when people pour a beer, or yell at you if you leave the kegerator open too long.

We need a video of your fridge talking!!! that would be cool!
I have it programmed so if there was only 4-5 beer left in each keg it would tell people at the party it was empty and to step back. leaves alittle more for you!

 

[TwoHeadsBrewing]

After all these works of homebrew art, I'm almost ashamed to post my setup...but hey, it keeps da' beer cold! Just picked up this fridge for cheap on CL, and I added a dual pressure regulator and CO2 tank on the outside. The dual regulator was another craigslist steal. I plan on painting this fridge at some point, but I just haven't decided quite how I want it to look. As of now, I cut out the door shelving to make room for more kegs and I'll be putting up a piece of plywood for rigidity and for mounting the taps through the door.

Dual pressure, 30psi & 10psi:

Simple SS tee for serving lines, other line is for carbing:

Hop and frosty glass storage:

And...room for at least one more keg (or some IIPA and Bigfoot :-D):

 

[TJ-Bill]

Here is an update on mine! No more picnic taps! I haven't actually made the first pour yet, the kegs are getting cold. Just finished that up today. The stout faucet won't be hooked up until I buy some beergas either.

Classy.. I like..

Whats on the sheets? looksl ike a write-up on each beer

 

[Coastarine]

Classy.. I like..

Whats on the sheets? looksl ike a write-up on each beer

It is indeed: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f46/beer-menu-keezer-89965/

 

[crxtasy]

After all these works of homebrew art, I'm almost ashamed to post my setup...but hey, it keeps da' beer cold! Just picked up this fridge for cheap on CL, and I added a dual pressure regulator and CO2 tank on the outside. The dual regulator was another craigslist steal. I plan on painting this fridge at some point, but I just haven't decided quite how I want it to look. As of now, I cut out the door shelving to make room for more kegs and I'll be putting up a piece of plywood for rigidity and for mounting the taps through the door.

Dual pressure, 30psi & 10psi:

Simple SS tee for serving lines, other line is for carbing:

Hop and frosty glass storage:

And...room for at least one more keg (or some IIPA and Bigfoot :-D):

Hmmm unless im missing something, but the outlet on your CO2 tank is pushing up to 1600PSI.. and you've got that going thru standard bev tubing before it gets stepped down at the regulator mounted at the side of the fridge?

I would not think your hose is rated for that type of pressure, so maybe im missing something?

 

[MoRoToRiUm]

I think that is actually a spare line for force carbing, correct? If you look, there is a black (high pressure) hose on the in line of the dual regulator set up. It's just hard/misleading looking at the tank connection due to lighting and the spare one dangling there.

At least, I hope it's high pressure line- Good looking out!

 

[TwoHeadsBrewing]

I think that is actually a spare line for force carbing, correct? If you look, there is a black (high pressure) hose on the in line of the dual regulator set up. It's just hard/misleading looking at the tank connection due to lighting and the spare one dangling there.

At least, I hope it's high pressure line- Good looking out!

Yep, you're right, it's high pressure tubing. The black line kind of goes behind the fridge, and is hard to see. The two lines going through the side of the fridge are 30psi and 10psi.

 

[yermej]

This is my kegerator. A little over a year old. I found some old scales with RS232 output and a USB temperature sensor, and then I wrote some custom software to monitor the temperature and how much beer is left in each keg. All of which I can monitor realtime anywhere from my phone.

The "talking" part is other software I wrote for parties where it will say things when people pour a beer, or yell at you if you leave the kegerator open too long.

Nice. Can you give any details on the scales and where you found them? I briefly looked into some sensors for the same purpose and anything I found was way too pricey for me.

 

[phidelt844]

Dual pressure, 30psi & 10psi:

Did you do anything to ensure a seal around the two gas lines running in to your fridge? I have a similar old fridge and my drain hole is covered between the fridge and freezer, so I think that drilling is my only option. I'm toying with the idea of a shank to ensure no leaking, unless of course there is an easier/cheaper method.

 

[TwoHeadsBrewing]

Did you do anything to ensure a seal around the two gas lines running in to your fridge? I have a similar old fridge and my drain hole is covered between the fridge and freezer, so I think that drilling is my only option. I'm toying with the idea of a shank to ensure no leaking, unless of course there is an easier/cheaper method.

I don't think so, but the only reason is that I could barely get the tubing through the holes. The seal around them is very tight, so no cold air is getting out. I was toying with the idea of sealing around them with silicone, but I want the ability to pull out the excess hose if I need to.

 

[jaja]

I've looked thru every one of the pages in this thread for a while taking in all the woes and successes that everyone went thru in theirs. Here is mine for now. Needs another coat of white paint and the third tap installed with drip tray to come. Holds 4 kegs and the gas. Thanks to every one that shared their pics and time with advice as it all helped immensely.

Cant wait till I finally get to pour that first beer out of it.

 

[jppostKW]

hey guys long time reader looking to get into the home brewing amazing website you guys have going on....first things first though kegarator just found this fridge on the good ol CL waiting for a reply i could do amazing things with it

Kenmore Mini Fridge

 

[MoRoToRiUm]

My what a big collar you have...

 

[jaja]

I don't care what they say, size IS important LOL

If you look to the bottom right of the freezer you can see the grate where the compressor hump is. This hump is pretty darn tall and without the extra hight of the collar I could only fit 2 kegs in a 220L (7cub) freezer. Brings the taps up to a better serving height too imo.

 

[swordman1980]

We need a video of your fridge talking!!! that would be cool!
I have it programmed so if there was only 4-5 beer left in each keg it would tell people at the party it was empty and to step back. leaves alittle more for you!

That's a good idea

This is an old video I took to demo a couple of the things it says:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AKeBe4ZN3w]YouTube - KegClient_v0.1[/ame]

There have been some updates since

 

[MoRoToRiUm]

I don't care what they say, size IS important LOL

If you look to the bottom right of the freezer you can see the grate where the compressor hump is. This hump is pretty darn tall and without the extra hight of the collar I could only fit 2 kegs in a 220L (7cub) freezer. Brings the taps up to a better serving height too imo.

You have good reasoning then- I would just hate lifting full kegs into that! (I'm also jealous because I have a Sanyo 4912 conversion and can only fit two kegs!)

 

[bottle-o-jeff]

That's a good idea

This is an old video I took to demo a couple of the things it says:

There have been some updates since

Nice work.

Do you happen to live in St. Louis, and did you go to school in Rolla?

 

[joety]

You have good reasoning then- I would just hate lifting full kegs into that! (I'm also jealous because I have a Sanyo 4912 conversion and can only fit two kegs!)

That's why I attached my collar to the top. No added height when lifting kegs AND you don't have to worry about banging the shanks and other hardware when lifting kegs in and out.

I can't believe I was seriously debating which way to do it at the time. To lighten the load on the hinges (although when open it is fairly well balanced), I used a sandwhich of 1/4" masonite surounding 1" of foil backed foam.

 

[jaja]

You have good reasoning then- I would just hate lifting full kegs into that! (I'm also jealous because I have a Sanyo 4912 conversion and can only fit two kegs!)

Actually when I stand in front of it and lift my elbow height is still above the collar height taking out using my back. And I'm only using 19lt cornys. Its not hard or straining putting them in at all. The pics make it look higher than it is