Adding a Drain

[dunkley]

I would like to modify my danby and replace the drip tray with an actual drain. It doesnt have to be super fancy if i could just rig something inside the cooler that i could empty from time to time would be fine. Do i just drill a hole through the top of the cooler and secure a piece of tubing to a drip tray? Any suggestions are welcome

[Scott Zuhse]

Drill a large enough hole (3/4" - 7/8"??) in the top of your kegerator while being certain not to hit anything crucial. The hole should be large enough so that the pan will sit flush on the top surface. Not larger than the washer.

Silicone, with a small bead, the outside edge of the drain's bottom surface, set the pan and then another bead around the outside edge. Place the washer and nut on the stem and tighten.

The drain stem may be shortened if it is in the way. Not too short as you will want to clamp a 3/4" ID hose onto this and extend hose into an empty half gallon milk jug. You might want to route this tube left or right and then fasten to the side wall, then into the jug.