Kegerator Cabinet Build- Review and lessons learned after 2 months
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- I give you a quick review of our kegerator cabinet build after 2 months of use. I'll give you a full walkthrough of the kegerator cabinet, review some of the products we used in this process and finally share some things I learned along the way.
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Products Used:
KegCo doesn't seem to have the full kit available at this time. I put together a list of all the parts I used that came in the kit for purchase
Kegco 2 tap Tower- amzn.to/2NCQwtG
Kegco Dual Regulator- amzn.to/31nyELr
Kegco 5 Lbs Co2 Bottle- amzn.to/2NxWH2p
Yaebrew Drip Tray- amzn.to/2NElu4A
Ball Lock Gas and Liquid fittings- amzn.to/2YCg0Oj
5/16 Gas line 5' (X2)- amzn.to/3iaUWpF
1/4 Beer Line- amzn.to/2YBEneS
5 Gal. Ball Lock Corney Keg- amzn.to/2ANJuPU
Danby 4.4 Mini Fridge: amzn.to/2K44QK5
Danby Wine Fridge: amzn.to/3bejgDm
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I'm impressed. You put a lot of thought into you kegerator. Very nice job.
Great job I like the use of the foam!
It seemed to simple a solution to work well but its pretty incredible just how well it works!
Looks great! Thanks for the video. Cheers!
Thanks for watching!
As Ryan C said, use a forward sealing tap to stop from sticking. Would also suggest tap plugs, to prevent insects and especially fruit flies from crawling up into the tap.
Great project idea...I've just completed a "mancave" and want to move my lanai kegerator into it...this would be a good project...especially adding the additional beverage cooler
2 years in I still love it! I get complements on it all the time when people are over.
you need a forward sealing tap to stop from sticking
I'll have to look into that!
Switch your taps to ball lock style and the sticking will be fixed
How did you handle ventilating the coils when the kegerator is in the cabinet? Does it overheat?
There is no back to the cabinet behind the kegerator so air can pass through. There is also 2"-3" on all sides to allow air to circulate. No overheating issues!
How did you build the seal between the fridge and counter top?
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Here's the video where I installed the kegerator into the cabinet. I walk through how to make the seal.
Easy solution to the sticky tap issue, just drink more!
A beer a day keeps the sticky tap away!
Do different brands of kegs have different connections and pressures? If so how do you over come that?
For Corny kegs there are 2 styles, ball lock and pin lock fittings. Homebrewers use both styles of fittings basically you just want to choose a fitting style and stick with it. It seemed to me ball lock kegs were a little easier to come by so I went with that style. As for pressures if you have a single regulator with 2 lines like I do you can only set one pressure. You want to find a good serving pressure for your system so you can pour, but not have it blow a bunch of foam out from to high of a pressure. That pressure is usually around 8-15PSI depending on the lengths of your hoses. This servings pressure will keep your beer carbonated as once it reaches an equilibrium it will be holding as much CO2 as the beer can at that temperature.
@@travisadventureprojects4578 cool. I think I might have screwed myself.i have granite for top of bar. Can you run the lines at a 90° and mount the tower on top somehow?
@@RetroRod-im6tl that's a good question, I'm not to sure but I'm sure there would be a way to do it!
Did you say you got it from kayco? I’ve replayed it but I can’t quite hear what you said
I ordered mine from Costco
Did you need to shave some foam to fit a second keg?
It actually just fit without shaving any foam.
@travisadventureprojects4578 Thank you for the reply. It's good to hear because I just bought this fridge. I plan on putting the taps through the door.
/can i use this just for sparkling water?
I would think you could carbonate water just the same as beer in this setup. I haven't tried it but I bet it would work!
@@travisadventureprojects4578 thank u!