Archive for the 'Kegerator' Category

Constructing a kegerator: Latching the door shut.

After toiling with getting the kegerator door to seal well, I decided on adding an external latch to snug up the door. If I had underage kids in the house, this would solve the problem of teenage tampering.

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Constructing a kegerator: Adding the shanks and faucets

Attaching the door panel was more of a pain that I had anticipated. It was very difficult to position the panel on the door precisly so that the rubber seals would properly seat. Free of the door, the panel was…

Construction a kegerator: Attaching the door panel

It took a while to get the door panels cut right, but when right, it seals very well. You can see in the following picture, I have positioned my new door panel into the door opening. The rubber seals well…

Constructing a Kegerator: Building the level platform

When converting a fridge into a kegerator, you will need to construct a level platform to support and distribute the weight of the kegs. The full kegs weight about 30 lbs a piece–the platform is very important. In my frigerator,…

Constructing a kegerator

I began construction on a kegerator just this evening. My new frigerator was delivered yesterday and that gave me chance to get started. I have already purchased all of the kegging equipment, the kegs, the CO2 tank, the regulator, the…