Hi Scott,
I did follow your initial instructions and got the fridge down to either 36 or 38 degrees - can't remember - its been a short time, however it feels like forever ago since I posted the first question and all the things I've attempted.
Coincidentally I found that my compressor fan stopped working sometime after I installed the system and placed the keg in the fridge, Murphy's Law I guess - the Return on Investment has increased in time substantially.
So as of now - I'm picking up a stand-up freezer, thermostat control, and a new Keg tomorrow. The total cost is around $138 + tax. I found someone who is going to give me a freezer (she has no space for it) for free, the thermostat control is $65.00 at my local brew shop, and the new keg is going to cost me $73.00 from a store less than 2 miles away. I purchased the 1st Keg from a store which was about 17 miles away and all of the sway and shifting may have played a part, along with the lack of ability to cool to 38 with the keg in place. I tried to go the cheap route and purchase the original keg from a place that sold it for $44.95, however I've now learned my lesson. I'll buy from a close shop which will ensure the lowest amount of movement within the Keg and slow the warming on of the brew inside.
My line is currently at 7' 3/16" I.D., with a co2 pressure at 15 psi and it worked out well with the exception that I've already gone through the 1st keg!!!!!
Don't know if I drank it all or most of it was full, but a 1/2 Barrel in less than a week and never got drunk might be impressive to many, however I did pour out quite a bit of foam in the attempt to balance correctly.
I should have everything up and running tomorrow - though I do have one last question (hopefully)!!!! Should I wait to place the keg in the freezer until the freezer is somewhere between 36-38 degrees since the store I'm getting it from is less than 2 miles away or should I place the Keg in immediately to maintain the temp? As an amateur at this whole thing my thoughts were to obtain the keg, let it sit in my garage and settle for the hour or 2 it will take me to pickup the Freezer and convert, than place the keg in with 7' line with a pressure of 15 lbs and adjust downward from there if necessary.
Please let me know your thoughts. By the way - if there's anyone in the Denver Metro Area looking for a fridge which already has the holes cut in it for a tap I have one FREE ready to go!!!!! - LOL
Thanks!!!!!
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