Kegerator Cabinet Build [Part 3]- DIY Kegerator build using a Danby 4.4 mini fridge
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- In the third and final video of our kegerator cabinet build series, I do a DIY kegerator build using a Danby mini-fridge and install it into our kegerator cabinet.
This DIY kegerator build uses a Danby 4.4 mini-fridge and will fit 2 "Corney" kegs when all is said and done. I'll walk you through all the steps to fully convert this Danby fridge into your very own DIY Kegerator.
Our Kegerator cabinet build series shows the entire process to build your very own kegerator cabinet, finish it and install a DIY kegerator to have your very own home bar.
I used a couple products I purchased off Amazon in this DIY kegerator build. The Kegco Conversion kit has everything you need to get your kegerator up and running. This kit includes everything and works really well.
I also purchased a brand new ball lock Corney keg. You can purchase these used but this brand new keg is a decent deal and you don't need to worry about reconditioning an old banged up keg.
The Amazon links provided are affiliate links, this means our channel will receive some money if you choose to purchase. This is of no cost to you, and simply helps the channel continue to provide great content
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/30T8jEH
5/16 Gas line 5' (X2)- amzn.to/3iaUWpF
1/4 Beer Line (3/16 inside compatible with Tower Beer Lines)- 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
This is awesome, going to try this when I get home!
I've spent the last few days furiously searching for a mini fridge I can find in Canada to make a kegerator. Found this at Costco for a reasonable price. Thank you so much for the video!
No problem! Kijiji is always worth a shot. With them selling at costco there seems to be a lot of used ones on there!
@@travisadventureprojects4578 I did just that today. Cancelled my Costco order and found one on Kijiji for 1/3rd the price.
@@Aesxii Excellent! It seems a shame to buy a fridge for full price then cut it up.
Excellent video! I am planning for a DIY kegerator and your video helped a lot! Thanks!
That's great, glad I could help!
Awesome job!! The finished product looks fantastic. Can’t wait to start a similar project for myself. Probably a smaller version.
Thank you! This cabinet could be built to just house a single mini fridge. If you notice in the first video it was essentially two individual cabinets connected together. You could use a similar approach to build a cabinet to house a single kegerator!
@@travisadventureprojects4578 I think I'm going with a mini-fridge on the left and then some shelves for storage on the right! Cheers.
Excellent! Be sure to share the finished product when it's all done!
Travis Adventure Projects do you mind providing the model # of the mini-fridge you used?
It's a DAR044. There are a few numbers after that but that's the main part of the model number. I've read the DAR440 is very similar as well.
Great video! Many of the other Danby conversation videos are many years old. I was nervous that Danby changed their cooling configuration but it looks like Danby still makes it easy to install a tower on top. My fridge came the other day, cant wait to get started. Thanks!
Thanks! There had been a few things I hadn't seen in any videos and had to research. I wanted to combine everything to make it easy!
Great video!
Thank you, Appreciate the support!
Do you think I could fit two 1/6 barrels in this? Thanks great vid
The two Corney kegs JUST fit in. You might have to compare demensions and see. I didn't have to shave any foam off the door to fit them so you might be able to gain a little space doing that.
Hello. Are you still happy with it? I just bought a similar one. Is it too foamy?
My kegerator is still going strong! I find I have to run my pressure around 5-7 PSI to not get too much foam. It pours a little slow but is pretty good. I find It also depends on the type of beer I have in there, I have a stout that is next to impossible to not have foam.
Hi Travis - really appreciate you putting this video together! I'm about to try the same thing in my basement bar. So you just ran the tubing through the top of the kegerator, through the pipe wrap, and then into the tower, correct? Also, if you went the other route of having a tower cooler fan with the hose that blows up into the tower...where would you purchase one of those? Appreciate your insight!!
Ya exactly, the lines run up from the fridge to the counter top through the insulated portion. It's worked really well, the lines are cold but the tower doesn't get so cold it sweats. As for a tower cooler I've seen them on Amazon.
Your project is cool, but I really need the name of the song at 8 min 10 seconds please
PSA if you make a paste of flour and 91% iso alcohol and smear it on the top of the fridge it can show you what area the lines are running. First to dry is where the line is because its hotter.
That's a really cool idea!
Looking to make a similar project.. what would be your advise for putting wheels/casters on the bottom..?
Biggest thing would be to make sure the floor is reinforced enough to take the weight and distribute it to the castor wheels. If you were planning to do the same size cabinet, the weak point would be where each individual cabinet connect to the next in the corners.
Can this fridge be modified to hold a half barrel (full keg)? I don't have anywhere near me that carries any other sizes.
That I'm not to sure about. If you look around to see if anyone else has attempted it that might give you some better insight. If your having trouble finding corney kegs, we just ordered our off Amazon. We purchases brand new from there but I have see deal on refurbished ones at times.
Hey looking to do a similar build with a fridge. Any approximation as to where exactly that top hole is drilled in terms of distance from the back of the fridge? A little nervous about hitting a coil drilling into it and cant seem to find specs on coil placement online.
any info would help thanks!
If it's a Danby I know they have a good reputation of not having coils on the top. Used my hole saw as a measurement from the inside between the light fixture and back of the fridge and drilled a pilot hole up. That way I knew where to drill from the top down without hitting the fixture. I'm not sure what other models are like for coolant lines in the top.
@@travisadventureprojects4578 Awesome thank you tons for the quick reply. I happed to have the same make and model and intend on placing it in our home bar so your video has helped tremendously!
@@willkilty5669 No problem, glad the video helped! One of the trickier things I've run into is trying to keep the light off inside. Without the door shelves the switch doesn't get turned off. I've used duct tape, but over a few weeks it peels off!