Show us your Kegerator

[Jeebas]

BadgerBrigade - look through the DIY section of these forums for "mini fridge kegerator build" and that should help.

But for those builds you are looking at:
* CO2 Tank
* CO2 Regulator
* Gas lines, barbs, clamps and Quick Disconnects (the things that actually attach to the keg)
* Fridge
* Tower with tap(s)
* Tap handle(s)
* Drip tray

Outside of the cost of the fridge you could probably do it for $250 - $300 or cheaper if you're thrifty

 

[2BeerSpeer]

Finally got my new keezer build...my old kegarator is in the background but on its way to a new home!

 

[BadgerBrigade]

here are a few pics of my kegerators with a DIY 4 tap tower...

May I ask you, how many cu ft that is?

 

[Loodachris]

Is there a way to adjust the Perlick faucet handle to sit more forward? I just got my tap handle in and if I screw it on to the faucet it will not close all the way. I installed the faucet on the fridge in my garage and I push the handle back to close the faucet and it hits the fridge and still does not close all the way. Hope this is the right place to ask this question.

 

[sgraham602]

Finally got my new keezer build...my old kegarator is in the background but on its way to a new home!

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dude....that is sweet.

 

[MrMcPeach]

Here is mine. Nothing you haven't seen before, but it is mine and I can't believe a finally have a working keezer in my kitchen.

It is not yet quite complete. The nitro setup is being shipped and that tap will occupy the spot with the blue tape. I should be able to get 4 kegs, a CO2 tank and nitro tank in here.

So far I have a witbier and an 80? in there, with a 3rd keg of carbonated water.

I also attached a picture of my custom keezer magnet (I am a financial advisor) and a picture of the 80/ I pulled out of there last night.

Photos are a bit blurry, but you'll get the idea...

 

[2BeerSpeer]

dude....that is sweet.

Thanks, I've been waiting a while for it! Having a beer tasting tonight where I'll tap a 1/6 th barrel of Highlands cold mtn. winter ale! Here it is in its final resting place...

 

[BreezyBrew]

Here's my latest creation. I sold my two Kenmore (Haier) triple tap kegerators and built an 8 tap (11 keg total) upright keezer.

There's a build thread in my signature.

Holy Sh!t! Who drinks all that beer? Pretty awesome though.

 

[lowbeau]

Built this two months ago for party and im just finishing up my second keg.(Blue Moon). Its tied for the coolest project ive ever done since i also repurposed an old arcade into a captain america arcade that plays dozens of games. Love my Hulkerator and have gotten many compliments on it from guys and looks from females that let me know that they think guys are a little crazy. Located in my garage and im finding myself out there more than ever.lol.

 

[Kylito87]

Built this two months ago for party and im just finishing up my second keg.(Blue Moon). Its tied for the coolest project ive ever done since i also repurposed an old arcade into a captain america arcade that plays dozens of games. Love my Hulkerator and have gotten many compliments on it from guys and looks from females that let me know that they think guys are a little crazy. Located in my garage and im finding myself out there more than ever.lol.

Holy cow that is cool. Are you going to add more taps? If you homebrew you should brew a Hulk SMaSH beer.

 

[Jester]

May I ask you, how many cu ft that is?

I wish that I could tell you.... I am currently living between two cities and had to put them in storage (1000 miles away from where I am currently). It stinks to have to bottle after all those years of kegging.

If it helps, they were old 80's kenmore kegerators. The next time I am in VA I'll swing by the storage unit and see if I can find any additional information for you.

 

[chessking]

Built this two months ago for party and im just finishing up my second keg.(Blue Moon). Its tied for the coolest project ive ever done since i also repurposed an old arcade into a captain america arcade that plays dozens of games. Love my Hulkerator and have gotten many compliments on it from guys and looks from females that let me know that they think guys are a little crazy. Located in my garage and im finding myself out there more than ever.lol.

Hulkerator is a great name. If only the tap handle was higher and a bit to the right it would be obscene.

Cant believe chicks don't dig superhero keggerators. What do they want? My little pony with extra sparkles?

 

[BadgerBrigade]

I wish that I could tell you.... I am currently living between two cities and had to put them in storage (1000 miles away from where I am currently). It stinks to have to bottle after all those years of kegging.

If it helps, they were old 80's kenmore kegerators. The next time I am in VA I'll swing by the storage unit and see if I can find any additional information for you.

Very nice of you but not Necessary

 

[Heckle]

Here's my keezer build. 5 tap, 2 regulators

http://imgur.com/a/YXNEM

You put Rum and Coke on tap? Did it stay mixed up pretty good?

 

[strambo]

I really didn't need to see Rum and Coke on tap. Arrrrgghhh, now I have to do it.

 

[andysim]

Just installed my birthday Perlicks

 

[sgraham602]

Finally upgraded to a standing fridge.

 

[JonW]

Holy Sh!t! Who drinks all that beer? Pretty awesome though.

You couldn't drink that? LOL It's amazing what a party or two can do to the inventory.

 

[Jeebas]

Is there a way to adjust the Perlick faucet handle to sit more forward? I just got my tap handle in and if I screw it on to the faucet it will not close all the way. I installed the faucet on the fridge in my garage and I push the handle back to close the faucet and it hits the fridge and still does not close all the way. Hope this is the right place to ask this question.

You could put a block of wood between the tap and the fridge wall. Kinda like this

 |
 |---        HANDLE
F|   |       ||
R|------|---
I|SHANK| TAP
D          |---
G|------
E|    |
 |----
 |

Horrible ASCI representation FTW


EDIT:

Like what Hoppopotomus did here - https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/knotty-pine-cedar-log-keezer-build-223902/#post2821423

 

[sgraham602]

you could always get an angled bonnet for the handle.

http://www.kegworks.com/angle-bonnet-for-draft-beer-faucet-774-p174031

 

[ajwillys]

Is there a way to adjust the Perlick faucet handle to sit more forward? I just got my tap handle in and if I screw it on to the faucet it will not close all the way. I installed the faucet on the fridge in my garage and I push the handle back to close the faucet and it hits the fridge and still does not close all the way. Hope this is the right place to ask this question.

There are two things you can do. One is putting a spacer on the shanks (behind the black plastic collar thing) to push them farther away from the fridge. This could be a piece of wood or something. The other option is to use these:

http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/tap-handles-pid-MP-064.html

 

[JonW]

There are two things you can do. One is putting a spacer on the shanks (behind the black plastic collar thing) to push them farther away from the fridge. This could be a piece of wood or something. The other option is to use these:

http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/tap-handles-pid-MP-064.html

I'd suggest the spacer route. If your tap is too long that it is already hitting the back wall, then it is likely top heavy. Putting the angler on there will make it way too easy to accidently open the tap. The Perlicks take very little force to open.

 

[Brulosopher]

Complete! I'm still considering adding 2 more faucets... hmm

 

[Loodachris]

I'd suggest the spacer route. If your tap is too long that it is already hitting the back wall, then it is likely top heavy. Putting the angler on there will make it way too easy to accidently open the tap. The Perlicks take very little force to open.

Might go with this option since I do have a pretty long and heavy tap handle but problem is finding out a way to drill a 13/16" hole to fit over the shank.

 

[Vinnyb722]

Burlsopher, I love the drip tray! I am going to try this on mine.

 

[brandonhagen1]

how big is that thing 2beerspear

 

[Brulosopher]

Burlsopher, I love the drip tray! I am going to try this on mine.

I took me a few months to come up with a solution, but once I did, it took about 5 hours and $35

 

[Jeebas]

Might go with this option since I do have a pretty long and heavy tap handle but problem is finding out a way to drill a 13/16" hole to fit over the shank.

Do you mean for the shank to go through?

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...ord=13/16+drillbit&storeId=10051#.UNCZmnddAtU

 

[dcbc]

My wife bought front loading washer/dryers that meant the kegerator got kicked out of the laundry room. Not to be outdone, I called the cabinet maker. He was there anyway to raise the laundry room cabinets because she measured wrong on the washer/dryer height.

 

[Kolenka]

Took an EdgeStar fridge that they use for their kegerators and installed the tower and other parts myself for the same price as the kit. Went this route with the idea that since I am using 2.5g kegs, I could leave a shelf in for bottled beverages. The shelf does bow quite a bit though, so I might need to replace it with something better cut to size. Even better if I could drop the shelf an inch or so in the process. Also need to get a permanent location for the secondary regulator.

On tap: a Weizenbock and Sarsparilla.