is 3.3 Cu Ft too small?

[BeerMeThatBeer]

as usual, in my life - - i've got size issues!

i got excited and bought a mini-fridge on Craigslist that looks just like this one (i think i may even be this one)

it was only $50, so i jumped on it - barely used and figured i'be all set to start my kegerator conversion. obviously didn't take any measurements (because that would be smart!).

the door shelving is very deep - so again, i just assumed i'd have to remove it - - so i started hacking it apart. its glued on, not screwed on - - so i kind of mangled it. (outside of making quality brew, this purchase-and-hack method doesnt help my credibility with my wife)

im only looking to fit 1 ball-lock, and a 5lb CO2 tank, with a shank/tap through the front door.i'm sure i can jigger it,re-attach the seal - probably also velcro the door closed and run a tap through the door.

just curious - anyone have experience with similar conversion (on a 3.3 cu ft fridge?) dd you have to modify it like crazy, or will my hacking of the door shelving/foam be good enough? I think i'll have to remove the freezer/shelving also to fit a corny/lines also.


thanks all!
-beermethatbeer

 

[brewmcq]

Sorry I can't help with your dilemma.. the smallest keezer I've ever made was 10 cu. ft. My current one is 15.

But I didn't want you to think your post was being ignored.

 

[PackerfaninSanDiego]

is it too small for what? A one gallon carboy may fit in there, but not much more. Don't waste your time on this, go get one of those 5.7 cu ft chest freezers

 

[BeerMeThatBeer]

Thanks guys. This was more of an "im doing this, tell me its physically possible" thread. Ive already started hacking the crap out of it; (to fit one corny and a CO2tank)

Worst case, im out $50. Best case-springtime homebrew from my tiny kegerator. Cheers!!

 

[Arg1129]

When I decided to build a Keezer I looked all over and decided on the 8.8. I did see several conversions with the mini fridge but they did a lot of mod'ing to get them to work. Many had the inside door panel cut out and smoothed just to fit a keg.

Hope that helps though I didn't actually answer your post.

 

[max129]

My fridge looks really similar to that but it's 4.4 cu. To remove the glued on door, I used a utility knife and a whole lot of force. It easily fits a couple of kegs now so I don't see why the 3.3 wouldn't work for just one. Good luck.

 

[BeerMeThatBeer]

Thanks max; thats what i wanted to hear!

Arg-agreed, maybe should have gone full keezer. This was a compromise with the wife in case i bomb completely - minimal loss. Big kitchen remodel in a few years, and she's agreed on an "official" built-in kegerator.

So this hack job will have to do. Thanks all! Im sure ill post pics when this mess is finished. Time for a brew!7

 

[humpadilo]

You may also want to consider pulling out the cooling system. You could build a shell that will work and put the cooling system into the new shell. Just don't make the mistake like i did and put a small cooling system in a to large shell.

 

[STEVESKI]

Just pull out the tape measure and see if a keg will fit before you spend hours of your time ripping it apart.