1/6 Kegs Sideways?

[Lush]

I just bought a 7.2 Kenmore Chest Freezer.

After measuring what size kegs I can get in there I have another question. I have a dual tap tower and will probably go with the following configuration: one 1/4 keg and one 1/6 keg.

I noticed that if I drop the 1/4 keg on the right side of the compressor "step", which will be a very tight fit for the 1/4 keg, I could possibly be able to put a 1/6 keg on top of it as long as it's on it's side.

With the 1/4 keg in that positon I will only have about 18 inches of height to play with on top of the compressor "step".

Is it advisable to let the 1/6 lay on its side?

The other alternative is to build a 6X10 platform (6=width and 10=height)

This way it could be feasible that I could put an extra 1/6 keg for storage.

Please help me with my conundrum!

[shuggy]

You should never lay a keg on it's side. Once the level of the keg has dropped half way it won't dispense anymore plus you run the risk of having beer backflow through the CO2 line and destroying your regulator.

[Scott Zuhse]

If the keg is to be stored, it does not matter what position it is in. For dispensing, it must be upright.

The check valve in the pressure inlet port of the coupler should prevent any beer from backing up into the pressure system.