nice build, I like the idea with the plywood spacer. I have the same fridge and used nylon spacer washers to fill the gap. I drilled 4 holes through the top and bolted the tower through the washers to the ceiling of the fridge. I then filled the gap between the top of the fridge and "work space" with spray foam and after it cured, taped the hole off.
+David Nguyen You are quite welcome. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I'm happy to hear that this video helps someone. That is why I posted this video. It was a very satisfying build and not that hard to do....take care, Bluefin.
Good luck! I just built a second one I'm giving to my son. If you have any questions, just ask and I may be able to help you........Take care, Bluefin.
+gcstorm1 Thanks! Yeah I was a bit nervous cutting up a brand new fridge. I like this one much more than my old full sized fridge that died a few weeks ago. I wish I had made this much sooner.....Take care, Mike.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I'm glad this video gave you a few ideas. if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'll answer to the best of my abilities.......Take care, Bluefin.
+Jim Cyr Thanks Jim. I'm sure you could do it. It actually didn't take me much time. I was afraid of drilling through the top but in the end it all worked out and I'm quite proud of the completed project. Thanks for commenting, it means a lot...Take care, Bluefin.
Nice build, you showed a little more liked the tape info, looking too build my own soon. Do you know where I can get the measurements or where the condensing lines and cooling lines are, would hate too hit them, thinking about keeping the co2 tank and regulators on the back thank for the help
Thanks, I hope this video helped you. As far as I know with the Danby mini fridges there are no cooling lines in the top. With this model the cooling lines are in the back plate which is very visible from inside the fridge. I think there would be room to drill a hole for a CO2 line out the back or even the side. I did drill out through the drain hole near the bottom of the back to get a temperature probe wire through it. Since this build, I replaced the original thermostat with an STC-1000 Temperature Controller. I can better control the temperature with this. It can make my fridge run a little cooler than the original thermostat. That is not a must do. Before I built this I did search on how to find where cooling lines were and there were several videos or articles online showing how to find them with cornstarch and water. You could also check out some of the homebrew Forums on the internet for more info. If you are really just wanting a kegerator without building one, Costco and Walmart sell a Danby Kegerator that is a little bigger than this one. It comes with a CO2 tank and they are available in single , double or triple tap towers. If you are in Canada, Ontario Beer Kegs (OBK) Sells kegerators also. I 'm quite pleased how my build worked out and it is working flawlessly. If you have any more questions, just ask and I will see if I can help you out.......Take care, Bluefin.
@@mustang774 thanks for the added information I have been checking out every video/article that I can find which is not munch. I would get more satisfaction by building my own and sofar your video on this build is the most detailed thanks
@@willreid359 I know what you mean about the satisfaction of building your own. I got the fridge at Costco in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Did you get a fridge yet? Keep looking for videos there seem to be some great ones out there. I got ideas from several and just did my own thing.
I'm planning to do a build with same fridge - thanks for posting...What size is your CO2 cylinder may I ask? There is room to close the door with 2 corny's without cutting out the back ledge at all? This will be perfect for me. I got a cheap mini GE on Kijiji (with freezer) and tried modifying it following instructions...when I gently bent down the freezer plate, the Freon leaked, and fridge pooched. I think min with all fridge (no freezer) is easiest way to go, so I'm going to get this one from Costco and follow your drill to a T. Wish me luck! Love hearing the Newf accent BTW. Cheers!
+Geb Marett Thanks for watching and commenting. Too bad your GE fridge didn't work out. My CO2 cylinder is a 5 pound size. It fit on the compressor ledge or hump no problem. With older Pepsi kegs you may not have to cut the right side tray support like I did. I have seen others with the same fridge fit two kegs in without cutting the right side tray support. I have three kegs (only two at a time in the fridge). Two are brand new and appear to be slightly wider than the old one, thats why I trimmed the right side. If you do trim, be very careful not to cut too deep into the insulation as there is a red wire that I think is for the thermostat in the side wall. As far as I know there are no freon lines in the top. Just be careful. It is kind of nerve racking cutting up a new fridge. If you want to PM me I can send a few photos of the cylinder mounted in the fridge. I will be happy to answer any more questions you do have. good luck....Take care, Bluefin.
+Johan van Dijk Thanks Johan, I know what you mean....but they do last a long time for me. I enjoying making a beer to my taste and my son and friends enjoy a brew with me too.....Take care, Mike.
do you think two commercial kegs (sixth barrel) will fit. I did some measurements on the one I have and it looks like it will. was just wondering if you tryed it. I don't make beer myself so would be getting the kegs from my local liquor store. thanks for the video.
+Mark M Thanks for watching, I'm not sure if the sixth barrel kegs will fit. I can't get them here. You may be able to search on some of the home brew forums on the internet to see if they will fit. www.homebrewtalk.com or this one: www.canadianhomebrewers.com or this one: www.brewnosers.org/forums/ Wish I could answer your question....Take care, Bluefin.
The 1/6 barrel kegs are about 3/8 inch larger in diameter. I've seen it done by taking a dremel to some of the interior plastic and insulation on the interior side of the door and the interior "step" in the lower bottom of the back of the cabinet. Just remove material only in the areas where the kegs interfere.
+Tim's Bushcraft and Outdoors Thanks Tim, if you like, I can have a beer for you tonight ;) Hope all is well with you buddy, I hope to see some new videos from you soon......Take care, Mike
Man, I'm thirsty now! Great build. Did you put the CO2 tank and regulator on the inside, for a cleaner look, or was there another reason? Seems the temp of CO2 wouldn't really matter if the beer is running through a refrigerated cold plate anyway. Come to think of it, if the keg is cold already, is a coldplate still necessary? Sorry for the questions, but this is on my "bucket list" of stuff to do.
+Carolina Chris Outdoors Chris I put the CO2 and regulator in the fridge for two reasons. #1 it fit & #2 cleaner look. The beer is just in stainless steel Pepsi kegs in the fridge. It does not run through a cold plate at all. I was quite pleased with it. Previously I had a regular sized fridge with two taps mounted on front of the door. Much easier if you have the room for it. I liked the size of the mini fridge more. I only replaced the larger fridge once it stopped working......Take care, Mike.
so when you attach the tower to the fridge do you use screws to attach it to the top or is it bolted all the way through with a nut and washer on the inside?
hi, i see at 4:24 there is some room left it seem for the CO2 tank. Do you think it can fit a 10lb Co2 tank too ? since it is supposed to be 2" more ? (i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/Left_C/Catalina_CO2_Cylinders.jpg) do you know +mustang774 @mustang774 ?
Thanks for watching and commenting on my build. I'm currently away from home working. I would need to measure the space once I get home again in early January. There may be 2 to 4 inches of space from the top of my 5 lb. CO2 tank to the top of the fridge but for now, I can't say for sure. Do you have a 10 lb. tank now? If you do, could you measure it and then I will check if it would fit when I get home........Take care, Bluefin.
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nice build, I like the idea with the plywood spacer. I have the same fridge and used nylon spacer washers to fill the gap. I drilled 4 holes through the top and bolted the tower through the washers to the ceiling of the fridge. I then filled the gap between the top of the fridge and "work space" with spray foam and after it cured, taped the hole off.
Thanks for sharing on UA-cam. You've inspired me to go out and buy a Danby mini fridge to build my own kegerator
+David Nguyen You are quite welcome. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I'm happy to hear that this video helps someone. That is why I posted this video. It was a very satisfying build and not that hard to do....take care, Bluefin.
Good video sir. Im about to build my first! Thanks for sharing!🍻
Good luck! I just built a second one I'm giving to my son. If you have any questions, just ask and I may be able to help you........Take care, Bluefin.
Nice build. You're right...cutting the hole through the top of the fridge is the scariest part of the build.
+gcstorm1 Thanks! Yeah I was a bit nervous cutting up a brand new fridge. I like this one much more than my old full sized fridge that died a few weeks ago. I wish I had made this much sooner.....Take care, Mike.
Nice ideas. Thanks!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I'm glad this video gave you a few ideas. if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'll answer to the best of my abilities.......Take care, Bluefin.
Love the Kincardine lighthouse Tap!
MOST EXCELLENT ... turned out really nice pal.
+RallohE Thanks buddy, my next video will be out in the woods for sure, maybe a cup of tea....Take care, Bluefin.
Great Build Mike is looking awesome way better than anything I could do because I don't have the patience
+Jim Cyr Thanks Jim. I'm sure you could do it. It actually didn't take me much time. I was afraid of drilling through the top but in the end it all worked out and I'm quite proud of the completed project. Thanks for commenting, it means a lot...Take care, Bluefin.
I like the copper idea. I think I have some 1/2' Out in my scrap metal. It's not scrap anymore... Thanks
You are quite welcome. I found that every pour is cold using the copper pipe.......Take care, Bluefin.
amazing and inspiring!
+Lucait Thanks for taking time to watch and for the nice comments, I really appreciate it.....Take care, Bluefin.
Nice build, you showed a little more liked the tape info, looking too build my own soon. Do you know where I can get the measurements or where the condensing lines and cooling lines are, would hate too hit them, thinking about keeping the co2 tank and regulators on the back thank for the help
Thanks, I hope this video helped you. As far as I know with the Danby mini fridges there are no cooling lines in the top. With this model the cooling lines are in the back plate which is very visible from inside the fridge. I think there would be room to drill a hole for a CO2 line out the back or even the side. I did drill out through the drain hole near the bottom of the back to get a temperature probe wire through it. Since this build, I replaced the original thermostat with an STC-1000 Temperature Controller. I can better control the temperature with this. It can make my fridge run a little cooler than the original thermostat. That is not a must do. Before I built this I did search on how to find where cooling lines were and there were several videos or articles online showing how to find them with cornstarch and water. You could also check out some of the homebrew Forums on the internet for more info.
If you are really just wanting a kegerator without building one, Costco and Walmart sell a Danby Kegerator that is a little bigger than this one. It comes with a CO2 tank and they are available in single , double or triple tap towers. If you are in Canada, Ontario Beer Kegs (OBK) Sells kegerators also.
I 'm quite pleased how my build worked out and it is working flawlessly. If you have any more questions, just ask and I will see if I can help you out.......Take care, Bluefin.
@@mustang774 thanks for the added information I have been checking out every video/article that I can find which is not munch. I would get more satisfaction by building my own and sofar your video on this build is the most detailed thanks
@@willreid359 I know what you mean about the satisfaction of building your own. I got the fridge at Costco in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Did you get a fridge yet? Keep looking for videos there seem to be some great ones out there. I got ideas from several and just did my own thing.
I'm planning to do a build with same fridge - thanks for posting...What size is your CO2 cylinder may I ask? There is room to close the door with 2 corny's without cutting out the back ledge at all? This will be perfect for me. I got a cheap mini GE on Kijiji (with freezer) and tried modifying it following instructions...when I gently bent down the freezer plate, the Freon leaked, and fridge pooched. I think min with all fridge (no freezer) is easiest way to go, so I'm going to get this one from Costco and follow your drill to a T. Wish me luck! Love hearing the Newf accent BTW. Cheers!
+Geb Marett Thanks for watching and commenting. Too bad your GE fridge didn't work out. My CO2 cylinder is a 5 pound size. It fit on the compressor ledge or hump no problem. With older Pepsi kegs you may not have to cut the right side tray support like I did. I have seen others with the same fridge fit two kegs in without cutting the right side tray support. I have three kegs (only two at a time in the fridge). Two are brand new and appear to be slightly wider than the old one, thats why I trimmed the right side. If you do trim, be very careful not to cut too deep into the insulation as there is a red wire that I think is for the thermostat in the side wall. As far as I know there are no freon lines in the top. Just be careful. It is kind of nerve racking cutting up a new fridge. If you want to PM me I can send a few photos of the cylinder mounted in the fridge. I will be happy to answer any more questions you do have. good luck....Take care, Bluefin.
Cheers mate! Looks good. Not into brewing myself, but sure enjoy a good beer now and then! With a kegerator I reckon it would be too much for me :-)
+Johan van Dijk Thanks Johan, I know what you mean....but they do last a long time for me. I enjoying making a beer to my taste and my son and friends enjoy a brew with me too.....Take care, Mike.
do you think two commercial kegs (sixth barrel) will fit. I did some measurements on the one I have and it looks like it will. was just wondering if you tryed it. I don't make beer myself so would be getting the kegs from my local liquor store. thanks for the video.
+Mark M Thanks for watching, I'm not sure if the sixth barrel kegs will fit. I can't get them here. You may be able to search on some of the home brew forums on the internet to see if they will fit. www.homebrewtalk.com or this one: www.canadianhomebrewers.com or this one: www.brewnosers.org/forums/ Wish I could answer your question....Take care, Bluefin.
The 1/6 barrel kegs are about 3/8 inch larger in diameter. I've seen it done by taking a dremel to some of the interior plastic and insulation on the interior side of the door and the interior "step" in the lower bottom of the back of the cabinet. Just remove material only in the areas where the kegs interfere.
Pretty nice Mike!! I can just taste that brew!!….Tim
+Tim's Bushcraft and Outdoors Thanks Tim, if you like, I can have a beer for you tonight ;) Hope all is well with you buddy, I hope to see some new videos from you soon......Take care, Mike
Man, I'm thirsty now! Great build. Did you put the CO2 tank and regulator on the inside, for a cleaner look, or was there another reason? Seems the temp of CO2 wouldn't really matter if the beer is running through a refrigerated cold plate anyway. Come to think of it, if the keg is cold already, is a coldplate still necessary? Sorry for the questions, but this is on my "bucket list" of stuff to do.
+Carolina Chris Outdoors Chris I put the CO2 and regulator in the fridge for two reasons. #1 it fit & #2 cleaner look. The beer is just in stainless steel Pepsi kegs in the fridge. It does not run through a cold plate at all. I was quite pleased with it. Previously I had a regular sized fridge with two taps mounted on front of the door. Much easier if you have the room for it. I liked the size of the mini fridge more. I only replaced the larger fridge once it stopped working......Take care, Mike.
so when you attach the tower to the fridge do you use screws to attach it to the top or is it bolted all the way through with a nut and washer on the inside?
I just used screws but many people will use small bolts through the top with a nut and washer. More secure with bolts I guess.....Take care, Bluefin.
do you know the model of the mini fridge?
+morris4morris The refrigerator is a Danby 4.4 cubic foot, model # DAR044CA6BSLDB I bought this at Costco.
hi, i see at 4:24 there is some room left it seem for the CO2 tank. Do you think it can fit a 10lb Co2 tank too ? since it is supposed to be 2" more ? (i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/Left_C/Catalina_CO2_Cylinders.jpg) do you know +mustang774 @mustang774 ?
Thanks for watching and commenting on my build. I'm currently away from home working. I would need to measure the space once I get home again in early January. There may be 2 to 4 inches of space from the top of my 5 lb. CO2 tank to the top of the fridge but for now, I can't say for sure. Do you have a 10 lb. tank now? If you do, could you measure it and then I will check if it would fit when I get home........Take care, Bluefin.