Do your research before putting it together though, you can make plenty of mistakes. I came away unscathed except that I had to invest in tighter lines due to foaming.
It wasn't bad but I'd have to wait for the first pint or use a pitcher and pour three at a time. After the new lines it was golden. The best thing about the used fridge is that everything is cooled, there's no need to cool a tower, and there won't be any condensation issues. Also - you have an additional freezer, which really came in handy for me. On top of that I also had a fair amount of shelf space for other bottles of beer. You don't get those things with a regular kegerator.
Of course, they do take up less room, and you can probably put it on your first floor instead of the basement. The only other thing I'll note is that even though I had two beers on tap that never seemed to be enough, so I'd switch up to bottles - I like variety.
Even with sixtels on it took me a long time to go through them, and I suspect, in the end, I was drinking more than I should have been because it was so easy and there was no accountability a recycling bucket full or bottles, etc.
Wow thanks for all the replies! I have a lot to consider with this it seems. Still gonna wait and see if I hear from anyone who has owned that kegarator. Again thanks for the reponses. If you have any interest in building one from a chest freezer, let me know. I just finished my second build for my home bar.
A chest freezer build aka a Keezer is also an option. We have built more than a few. There are a few tricks but the design is about as basic as could be.
A keezer can also be made like furniture if you are into that stuff. Oak trim, paint, chrome, whatever. It will greatly increase your beer experience!
Homebrewing can bring your kegerator cost down and increase its value even more! You can homebrew for an extremely low cost, of course, if you want to get fancy, it will cost a bit more. However, if you do some bare-bones brewing or you've been a long-term brewer who owns all your equipment, you can save a lot. There are different brewing methods but we're going to talk about the most cost-efficient version, which requires very minimal equipment.
This method is extract brewing, learn more about the types of brewing methods in our brewing basics guide here. A ball lock keg will also require specific connections in order to tap into the keg. These connections come in a homebrew kegerator, which you can purchase with a full dispense kit.
If you want to save even more on your kegerator, you can consider building your own! That's right, you can make your own kegerator.
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Wouldn't it be great to have a refreshing craft beer right now? Too bad your nearest bar isn't just a walk into your kitchen. It could be! With a freestanding or built-in kegerator , you'll have draft beer at home and on-demand, this is only one of the benefits of owning a kegerator. If you want to know if a kegerator is right for you, keep reading. Think about how much beer on tap from the bar can cost you. That's not including the tip you would include for your bartender.
Also, does anyone actually go out just for one beer? Nope, you can usually expect to drink at least two, which can rack up to being quite a lot of money. The initial cost may be high but in the long run as a beer, cold brew coffee, or kombucha connoisseur, you will save big bucks. The cheapest route to a kegerator, if you already own a refrigeration unit, is to buy a kegerator conversion kit and create your own beer dispenser.
This process is actually easy to do but it will take some time, energy, and a few tools to complete. To make your own kegerator you will need a conversion kit. A standard conversion kit includes a CO2 gas line, shank, a beer line, faucet, and faucet handle but you can also find upgraded versions with a draft tower or multiple tap lines. There are also a few other required parts for completing a conversion, like a CO2 tank , a regulator , and a keg coupler. We also recommend a beer line cleaning kit regardless of which route you choose.
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