I recently installed a system for my basement bar using a chest freezer, however I use a glycol cooled system to dispense 25 feet from a separate room where the freezer is located to a tower on my bar. I found a 14.8 cu. ft. Maytag chest freezer for $400 at my local Home Depot that works great for storing 2 1/2 bbls. and my CO2 tanks. This freezer has the step located in one corner unlike most that run across the bottom of one side, which allows the necessary room to get everything in. As rr007 mentioned top loading the kegs can be challenging. I can get the 1/4's. in myself but need help when it comes to the 1/2's.
You may want to consider purchasing 2 CO2 tanks and 2 regulators since some beers require different PSI's (Coors Light vs. Bud Light). A dual regulator may work for you, but do the research as to what you will be dispensing and their required PSI's. You also may want to invest in a blower to keep the tower cool to avoid some foaming issues related to the tower being too warm.
Good luck with your project. My system has already brought me hours of enjoyment!
J-Dogg
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