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02-12-2008, 07:33 PM
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Kegerator Build Dillema
So first of all let me thank all of you for your wonderous amounts of info, and help. I'm getting ready to build my new kegerator, and without you folks I'd be buying a chepo pre built instead. So that being said I have it almost all layed out, just a few minor quarks holding me back. I have searched however these are the questions I still have. First I will be filling at my local micro brewery (Turtle Mountain) and would like to have 3 varietys on tap at all times; a stout an Ipa and another medium beer like a steam. Now turtle doesn't sell kegs however they will fill them if you know them and have your own, the problem is I plan to build a chest freezer to fit 3 slim 1/4' kegs, but where can I get the shells; if necessery i will buy them full. Secondly what size deep freezer should I get to accomodate the 3 kegs and to 5lb co2/no2 tanks. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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02-14-2008, 05:57 AM
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Will they fill Cornelius kegs kegs? Cornelius kegs will be easier to find, likely cheaper and easier for you to clean an sanitize.
Look at this link to help determine what size of a freezer or fridge you will need. http://www.micromatic.com/beer-quest...le-aid-11.html
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02-16-2008, 09:36 AM
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I'm pretty sure they will fill corneys, however I will check. I am looking to go the corny route now as it seems easyer to do so; what I'll most likely do is keep 4 corneys on tap rather than 3 1/4 slims. As Far as the freezer I'm just gonna take a tape measure with me next time I go looking for them as they never list the Interior Dimensions on the damn freezers. Thanks so much for the help! What is a good source for cornelius kegs?
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02-16-2008, 10:23 PM
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I used to live in upstate New York and I found a beverage distributor who would let me "rent" a corny keg for the price of the deposit, $10. He not only sold beer and other beverage items to the public, but also to bars and restaurants. So the corny kegs were usually dirty from soda, but they're pretty easy to clean. I used them for kegging homebrew. That was 10 years ago... still have one.
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02-17-2008, 10:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MicroManiacNM
I'm pretty sure they will fill corneys, however I will check. I am looking to go the corny route now as it seems easyer to do so; what I'll most likely do is keep 4 corneys on tap rather than 3 1/4 slims. As Far as the freezer I'm just gonna take a tape measure with me next time I go looking for them as they never list the Interior Dimensions on the damn freezers. Thanks so much for the help! What is a good source for cornelius kegs?
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You can find them on ebay.
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02-17-2008, 10:22 AM
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Thanks for the replys guys but unfortunately no corney kegs, turtle wont/can't fill-em. So after work today I'm gonna do a little resarch at all the package liquor stores and see what will come in slim 1/4's or Sixthels.
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02-19-2008, 10:04 PM
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Be aware that if you do have a stout or nitrogenated beer on tap you will require a gas blend. Do not use this on your ales and lagers as they will end up flat.
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02-21-2008, 03:02 PM
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Thanks for the info scott I was aware of that actually so I think im gonna do 1 CO2 tank and 1 mixed cylinder for now. A gas blender would be ideal in the future though.
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02-26-2008, 07:35 PM
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Thanks for the help guys, everything is ordered now execpt for the fridge and kegs! Tracking numbers show thrusday and friday dliverys so I will post some pics then. The final setup will be 4 slim 1/4 or sixths, (Found a place that carries them). I bought a complete 4 faucet brass t-tower for dispensing that I will shortly be changing 3 of the faucets in to shirrons or perlics, and will have 1 beer gas tap. I did run into a little snag though I accidently ordered a single guage primary CO2 regulator instead of the dual. I was thinking of exchanging but I may have to pay shipping and restocking if i do that. So I was thinking that since I am gonna leave the CO2 in the freezer and the gauge may read off anyway would it be worth returning or should I just use my single guage primary to run to my secondary bank. thanks alot would have bought a danby if it weren't for you guys and now look what Im gonna have! You All rock
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02-27-2008, 04:25 PM
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Since I have a Danby that won't fit 3 1/6 barrels, I was looking at getting one of these: Kenmore 5.0 cu. ft. Upright Freezer - Model 2850 at Sears.com and just converting it to my kegerator and then using the Danby as a mini-fridge. Has anyone had any experience doing this? Any problems drilling holes in the top or back of these things?
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02-27-2008, 06:50 PM
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Since I have a Danby that won't fit 3 1/6 barrels, I was looking at getting one of these: Kenmore 5.0 cu. ft. Upright Freezer - Model 2850 at Sears.com and just converting it to my kegerator and then using the Danby as a mini-fridge. Has anyone had any experience doing this? Any problems drilling holes in the top or back of these things? |
From the pictures provided on the site it looks like you cannot go through the top because that is where the evaporator is located & the sides are probably out because that is where the condenser seems to be located. Not good to be drilling into either. My guess is to keep shopping.
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02-27-2008, 08:21 PM
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Yeah, after doing some more research after my post I've resigned myself to just getting a chest freezer and not stocking it with 1/2 kegs, but sticking with 1/6 or tall pony's. Thanks.
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