Temp controller on kegerator?

[Rolly]

I've heard many people mentioning temp control overides on their kegerators. Is this necessary if you use a refrigerator, or is that only for a freezer? I have a full size spare fridge and i'm planning my first kegerator with it, but I don't really wanna add a temp controller to my already astronomical bill for the kegging equipment.

 

[Seven]

What temp. do you plan to keep your fridge at? Can the built in fridge temp. controller achieve this target temp.?

Answering these questions will help determine if you need a temp. controller.

I'm no expert on fridge capabilities but I think if you're using a fridge and plan to keep your beer stored in the 36-degrees or higher range then you should be OK without a temp. controller.

I think one of the main reasons people use external temp. controllers is when they are using a freezer unit and need to override the freezer's default temp. ranges since most commercial freezers won't let you set a temp. above the "freezing" point ... if that makes sense.