Budget Kegarator Project

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 1:26 pm

Definately does! Well you will also have the expense of the new taps, but just thing of the possibilities! haha

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 2:20 pm

I've been collecting some parts anticipating an upgrade, so I'm good for 4 right off the bat. I'm thinking of buying a gas manifold for inside the fridge to make my lines a little more tidy.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 2:36 pm

I'm half tempted to move my manifold to the outside of the fridge and running my lines in that way. Wait and see how much space I have available before jumping the gun. However it will be tight either way once it's all said and done.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:30 pm

Hey,

Outer dimensions.
64" H
28 1/4" W
29 1/4" D\

Inner dimensions (where my kegs sit)
30" H
24" W
18.5" D

I potentially can go out a bit further, but I'd have to remove the shelves.

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:19 pm

The one I picked up is almost identical. 16.5 cu ft. The only downside is it's 20 years old.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:15 pm

Give it a dry fit for 5 kegs, I think you can get 5 in there. I think I'm going to put my manifold on the outside and run 5 lines in. It is pretty cramped as it is with 4 kegs and a CO2 as it is.

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:34 pm

Keith wrote:Give it a dry fit for 5 kegs, I think you can get 5 in there. I think I'm going to put my manifold on the outside and run 5 lines in. It is pretty cramped as it is with 4 kegs and a CO2 as it is.

I use pin locks so I may be sticking with 4. I'll try to jam 5 in and see what happens...

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:56 pm

I think I will call him "Yuri" It's the most Russian name I can think of and naming him after the Olympics in some obscure way will help me remember when he came home.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:58 pm

Or Ivan.

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:05 am

Ivan was the first name that came to mind but I keep thinking of the hockey name that stood out most to me as stereotypically Russian: Yuri Alexandrov, lol

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Keith · Post by **Keith** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:04 pm

My next one will be called Moe's

So when are you planning on completing your addition? I think tonight I'll give my fridge a dry fit to see if it will all fit. I wonder how many kegs I can drive into Stanley haha.

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:27 pm

Keith wrote:My next one will be called Moe's

So when are you planning on completing your addition? I think tonight I'll give my fridge a dry fit to see if it will all fit. I wonder how many kegs I can drive into Stanley haha.

I'm thinking that I'll likely have to wait to order a couple of things, but it won't be long now...

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:38 am

Must of been tired last night. Had half my Smoked Porter, then went to put the kids to bed, and fell asleep.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:00 pm

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So I gave it a semi dry fit. Co2, and manifold need to be moved outside and I need to cut down the shelve ledges. Other than that golden!

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:42 pm

Once I drill the holes through the fridge for the air line. What would be the best thing to make it air tight? Possible a grommet of sorts? I also want to protect the line the sharp metal.

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:56 pm

All additional parts coming next week. Ready to fire up 4 taps!

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 6:44 pm

Be sure to post pics of Yuri!

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:20 pm

First Pics of Yuri. Huge thanks to Mark (Bluenose) for helping me get the fridge and tracking a sanke for me.

Also my new Sanke which I'll be making into a bottom drain electric brew kettle:

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:37 am

I'm gonna use the largest of this set as a drip tray for yuri. The goal is to make the hardware easily removable so that I can pull it off if the fridge dies (20 years old) http://www.busybeetools.com/products/MA ... C-SET.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 12:53 pm

yea I seen those, I would have one on Stanley if it weren't for being a few inches short.

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 2:23 pm

The largest is 12 1/4" and my taps are spread over 11.5" so it should work fine. If I add a tap I'll use the smaller ones in combination.

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 4:55 pm

Took out the grommet in the drain beneath the crispers and the remaining hole PERFECTLY fit the gas tubing. I also cleaned it up in anticipation of my Everwood order and busy bee order coming in this week.

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Keith · Post by **Keith** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:21 pm

I may have to look into that as an option, and just mount the manifold under the tray. Great idea.

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:46 pm

Got the two new taps on

Manifold in place, though this may change

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:10 pm

I was going to screw mine to the side but was scared to hit coolant lines, so I glued some wood and screwed to that. Looking good however, when do you get the last 2 taps in place and able to christen Yuri?

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