02-24-2007, 11:29 PM
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Location: Nanty Glo, PA USA
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Entry level kegerator opinions/suggestions.....
Newb here.... With another Newb question.
Was wondering what you would suggest for an entry level kegerator setup? Was considering the Summit 500 series. The Sudsbuddy is intriguing if nothing else. Anyone know anything about the Sudsbuddy? The Summit?
I am looking for a no fuss way to enjoy a couple of COLD glasses of beer a day. It will reside in my below grade family room. So, what say you all??
TIA
Bric
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02-25-2007, 07:59 AM
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Look into converting a fridge or freezer also. Had I to do it all over again, that is what I would do. Search this board and google for Summit, Danby, Avanti, Sanyo and Haier. I'm just sayin'...
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04-04-2007, 10:32 PM
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I never had one of the premade units for sale, but from my reading here I don't want them. Get an old fridge or a cheap new fridge (what I did) and buy the kit - you will have a better, longer lasting unit for less $$.
I got a $300 fridge from lowes, and added the micromatic kit for a hair less then buying a danby which has to be heavily modified just to work at all.
I also have the added benifit of having a freezer to keep glasses cold, which I realize is not recomended, but I like it, and it works well for me. Plus I have room for plenty of can/bottle beer inside as well. I find it nice to have a case or 3 in the fridge for when it blows dry. I plan to buy the little measuring unit that shows how many beers left in the keg, to help me figure out when to order as I have been less then impressed with the keg strip thing.
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04-05-2007, 07:50 AM
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I agree with psychodad and Jeff_From_VA. Your smart to do some research before buying. Wish I had found this Forum before I bought my Danby. That's why I call myself lunkhead
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04-05-2007, 11:37 PM
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Location: Blue Diamond, NV, USA.
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If you have the space for another refrigerator, than do the conversion. I'm sure you will be happier in the long run. However, if you are like me, destined to live in an apartment, or a shared house for the rest of my life, space is at a premium. I needed a smaller unit. I have a commercial brand (not that Danby crap) kegerator, but I've easily put $1500 into it, and I got the original unit used on ebay.
There is a lot of good info here on this forum. Do your research!! GOOD LUCK!! 
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04-06-2007, 01:47 AM
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Got a used up right freezer myself. works geat. This is what I would recomend.
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04-06-2007, 07:32 AM
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I agree with everyone else. If it can fit, I would do a conversion. Much more reliable.
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