Suggestions/advice on a small kegorater?

I. Bought a $75 fridge off Craigslist and stuck a shank through the door.

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Beverage Air and True are the best brands and have a 3 year warranty but like most things you get what you pay for.

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Yeah I'm not paying $1500. It's just for me to drink.

Any advice on a cheaper option?

Or just buy a mini fridge and convert it?

I wish I could remember the brand of mine, but it is a two tap setup that came with the CO2 tank and all the cleaning tools and chemicals. It was around $700 I believe.

I'd highly recommend two taps if you find one around the same price as one tap. You don't have to use both all the time, but the ability for variety is a good option to have, especially if you entertain occasionally.

But even going with one tap:

1.Stick to 1/6 kegs unless you're planning to have a party. 5 gallons is a lot for one person drinking after work.

2. Try and choose beers that can last a while, unless you plan on drinking a lot or entertaining. It's sucks having to drink the last gallon or so of an IPA that has turned into a malt bomb (or wasting it).

3. Clean the lines frequently. I was lazy at first and only cleaned the lines after 3 kegs or so. You'll blame the beer for being bad if you don't. It makes a ton of difference and isn't that hard, especially if your fridge comes with the tools and chemicals.

4. If you're putting it outside or in a garage that isn't cooled or insulated, make sure it's made for outdoors. This is why I'd stay away from making one or using something that had a different purpose. Though I'm sure folks get by doing it.

This is what I use Breesus

Plenty of utube videos to explain how it works with both gallon bags and growlers

synek

You paid $400 for that? Jesus.

I have an edgestar. Paid about 500-600. Works great. You will need a tower cooler and another small fan to circulate air inside. Mine holds 1/2 keg which is 15.5 gallons I think. Lasts about 2-3 months. Clean the lines with every keg changeout.

Also you save about 50 cents a beer

I think in going to go with a chest freezer conversion using a Keezer collar.

I've built a few, so some advice.

-Mount the collar to the door, not the base freezer. Easier to lift things in and out.
-Go stainless taps. Stainless shanks, too. Buy once. Cry once.
-Use anti-microbial beer line
-You will get moisture and eventually mold/mildew in the keezer. Just a fact of life in the humid deep south. Spray it down and move on with life.
-6' line is about the perfect length for dispensing at 10-12 psi. Enough resistance to keep from too much foam, yet still carbonated to the right level.
-If you have a cat, get low-profile handles. Those assholes like to knock taps open.

I just learned about those. It looks like a great setup for certain situations like having the freezer in a storage room and having taps on the opposite wall.

However, if you just want one 1/6, it might be a bit much to have a big arse freezer sitting in room.