txlnghrn
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You should rig an ipod dock or something and put some tunes in that thing!
You should rig an ipod dock or something and put some tunes in that thing!
All setup and ready to go!
All setup and ready to go!
Hey gang,
I'm going to be starting a build for a poolside keg holder, that also serves beer. I've heard them called, kegerators? My question - has anyone ever heard of one?
I kid.
Does anybody have an outdoor one - and are there special issues that come up? I've thought so far about insulation problems (it's 100+ every damn day here in OKC) and insects. I like to pre-screw up, so I can adjust, and then re-screw up.
Many thanks to all you sages
There are kegerator's designed to be used outdoors, but they are generally VERY expensive and of the commercial variety. Another option would be to use a cheap freezer and make it in such a way that you can swap out the freezers as the (inevitable) short life-span dictates. I'd recommend starting a thread for this, as there's lots of interesting things that could be discussed. FYI, these are some of the commercial one's designed for outdoors.
http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/kegerators/outdoor/index.shtml
hey folks i just ordered a 7 cu ft chest freezer and while i'm waiting for it to be delivered I started going through this thread. I'm new to kegging so couple questions about the conversions. I see most people added wood to the top of the freezer to give more headspace room, is this necessary? can i not just drill 4 tap holes through the side of the fridge? And if i do put the wood on top, i see how the door is attached, but how are you all attaching the wood to the rest of the freezer??
This is the show and tell thread so you might want to start another thread to get answers on how to or why to. However most people add wood to the top to make enough room for the kegs. You need to factor in hoses and other accessories as well.
dahray02 said:hey folks i just ordered a 7 cu ft chest freezer and while i'm waiting for it to be delivered I started going through this thread. I'm new to kegging so couple questions about the conversions. I see most people added wood to the top of the freezer to give more headspace room, is this necessary? can i not just drill 4 tap holes through the side of the fridge? And if i do put the wood on top, i see how the door is attached, but how are you all attaching the wood to the rest of the freezer??
richkev said:The main reason not to drill through your freezer wall is to avoid hitting the coils and ruining your unit. My chest freezer is plenty tall enough for my kegs, otherwise.
I just used pine 2x6. I measured the circumference of the top and made the box the exact same diameter from edge to edge. It is fairly heavy, once assembled. I placed silicone around the edge and sat the pine on the silicone. Then you just have to re-attach the freezer top to the pine. It is more than secure. There are a couple of tutorials, if you do a search. I'll try and post pics of mine, but is is very basic. Works like a champ, though!
we are missing pics of the actual kegerator.
TwoWheeler said:Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The HandleBAR, a cross pollination of my love for things with two wheels (powered and human powered) and my love of beer.
I am pretty sure i have posted before on this thread with my setup. But it has moved across country since then and been updated just recently. I have made a new test tube rack to represent all the beverages present. Also found a 24" long SS drip tray to catch all the dripping.
Since this picture I have filled the #3 spot. Current line up is
- Rasp Wheat
- ApfelWein
- Graff
- KiltedCat Kilt Lifter
- CocoPuff Stout
- Stolen Property Porter
- Smoked Porter
- Carbonated Carlsbad Spring Water
Currently I am out of beer though=No IPA or IIPA on tap.
The other photos are the Huge mini fridge for bottles and mixers to the left of the Keezer. The liquor table to the right. The entire room which is an enclosed porch that it resides in, in Southern California which is a major upgrade from the basement in Utah where the keezer and I used to reside.:rockin:
Where did you get the QR handles?
Nice your friends most love you.I would come by at least 8 days a week
I actually don't know any real beer drinkers here. I brought some bottles on a sailboat, tried to give some away. One guy preferred his Coors Lt and said, "I am not a connoisseur, I drink for the affect." I guess that is why I still have 7 taps running even though I have not brewed except for the Graff in over a year.
I need to find a beer loving electrician so I can get someone to help me drink my old kegs and wire the garage to brew some fresh ones.
ishkochito said:With a recent move mine has been demoted to laundry room appliance, but at least it has beer.
Hi guys,
I am only new to home brewing (been brewing spirits only up until until 8 weeks ago) but am very enthusiastic!
Ok.. So I might have got a little carried away...
Criteria 1: Must be on wheels to move around easy.
Criteria 2: Must look like it was meant to be there.
Criteria 3: Must not look like a chest freezer at all!
Criteria 4: Must not damage the chest freezer in any way! (This was my wifes demand).
Criteria 5: Must be able to drain using the drainage plug.
So... Here is my new setup. I finished it last night.
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