Kegerator Pt. 2

[k5yac]

After some minor modifications I was able to make this fridge a "full keg" kegerator. I even have 8" to spare up top, which is what the manufacturer recommends. I'm moving my BBQ condiments and other fixins to this fridge too.

Got a few frosty mugs ready... tap and pressure kit is scheduled to arrive on Friday according to FedEx. Just in time for Super Bowl weekend.

Got a question for you refrigerator experts. The instructions clearly state "do not drill into the side of the refrigerator", but I've seen others do it, and my co-workers don't seem to think there should be a problem. What, if anything should I be aware of? I would like to install the tap in the upper left quadrant of the the side of the refrigerator, as I'm facing it. In other words, up as high as I can, and towards the front half of the side. I did see one exploded view of a refrigerator that illustrated some sort of line that might run down the middle, but if that is standard I should clearly miss it. Any comments or suggestions?

 

[placebo]

Good question. I know I have seen them with the tap in the spot you want to put yours so it obviously can be done. Maybe there is concern of hitting a freon line or something, not sure.

Thanks for the great step-by-step pics of your project. Now you need to hook up with that new member that kegs his own brew hehe.

 

[fred420]

i do not know on a newer fridge..i know old ammonia refrigerant fridges that all lines run on the back........my fridge is late 50's vintage.......

 

[fred420]

give me fridge maker and model # i'll get back to you....

 

[the_usc_2001]

Cutting into the side should not be a problem. Freon lines run up the back with the coil behind the freezer part. The cold air for the fridge part migrates down from the freezer section.

 

[smokin' joe]

I have mine in the side just where you want yours to go. I simply drilled the hole (in the side of the fridge) with a hole saw, slid the tap through, cut a hole with the same hole saw in a 4"x4" piece of 3/4" plywood, slid it over the tap threads on the inside of the fridge and attached the nut. Snug the nut up against the plywood and you are in business.

I have never had a problem with the setup.

Hope this helps.

 

[glued2it]

I didn't have any problems. I used a hole cut. I didn't use any plywood though.

 

[k5yac]

Thanks for the quick replies!

Fred420... I have a Sears Kenmore (mfrd by GE I believe) model 363.70947000, 19 cu ft with ice maker.

 

[kosmo]

Airborne Baby !!!

 

[k5yac]

Hey Kosmo, been right through your neck of the woods a time or two heading home on leave. Beautiful out there!

 

[redbrinkman1955]

That is on my want list for sure Good Job

 

[nicko]

I find that if you put the air on 9 lbs and not let it go over 11 lbs.
you will get a goood beer every time.

 

[blacklab]

My beer myster is probaly 30 yrs old runs about 7lbs for coors lt. When you pickup your keg ask the supplier what they recomend.

 

[kookie]

Looking good...... Nice setup.........

Kookie

 

[glued2it]

Personally, I have better results with about 13-14Psi.

I like to keep mine @ 33º. Man I love cold beer!

The better head the smoother the taste.1/2" recomemded. I can still pour a headless mug.

I have some 36oz mugs I like the best. We call them the bubba mugs!

 

[fred420]

no coolant lines up the sides.....you will be fine...if you need to tie up beer lines get the little stickem 3m things at home depot.thet self stick and have a loop you can open or close to keep lines from being pinched..

 

[lcruzen]

Looks like your ready to rock. Nothing like a cold frosty draft. Do you have your favorite mug yet? I'm really partial to the pint glass these days, not sure why. Got enough room to put a TV on top?

 

[k5yac]

Yep, I've got a liter mug that I brought back from Germany that will be my beer holder of choice. Probably do have room for a TV... haven't really thought of that much yet. Might have to scrounge one up.

 

[lcruzen]

Here are a couple of pics of my set up.











Nothing out of the ordinary but effective just the same. Below is a pre Q-VIEW of this weekends smoke.





Just kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lou

 

[bbq bubba]

That is a nice set-up.....but why don't you turn the door's the other way, easier to open!!