Fridge for kegs, just a tad too low (Now sorted!)

ChrisG · Post by **ChrisG** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:18 am

The fridge for my new kegs is around half an inch too low, they fit in fine with out the disconnects attached.

Is there a way to remove the plastic ceiling of the fridge, as I know you can remove the plastic shelves on the door panel.

Just wondered if anyone has done this? Do you think there would be electrics in the roof section of the fridge?

Kev888 · Post by **Kev888** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:22 pm

I've the same issue: I took the (external) top off my fridge and gently piggled away at the insulation all around the edge - no pipes going through into the top in my case (I wasn't expecting wires up there but none of them either). I'd not just assume yours is the same, though - I think some designs have a pipe running through the top, and some freezers have the (cool-side) heat exchanger as part of the internal walls so not sure if any fridges do.

Cheers
Kev

flytact · Post by **flytact** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:53 pm

Is it a chest freezer that you'll be loading from the top? If so, build a collar and drill all your holes through that.
Google up "keezer"

chris_reboot · Post by **chris_reboot** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:11 pm

see if these pics help.

I use a freezer, with 4 screws holding the lid on.
I took these off, then reattatched to a wood collar I build to increase the head space.

ChrisG · Post by **ChrisG** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:18 pm

Thanks for that, i do have that exact chest freezer but its being used for food, who would have thought

The one i use is a standard under counter fridge.

chris_reboot · Post by **chris_reboot** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:36 pm

sorry Chris, just realised I mis-read your post.
I didn't spot the thing about the fridge top, that won't be much help to you then.....unless....

ChrisG · Post by **ChrisG** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:12 pm

Managed to sort out my problem.

One the base of the fridge there was around 2 inches of foam insulation which i cut away and the kegs fit fine now. Had to take a wee bit away from one side but looks like i can just fit 4 kegs in there.

chris_reboot · Post by **chris_reboot** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:54 pm

if not, give the missus the fridge back as it is now for extra brownie points - not!

on a more serious note, do the disco's now fit on top OK now?

ChrisG · Post by **ChrisG** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 2:45 pm

Yeah they fit pretty well. Gonna install the taps tonight and clean up the inside a bit.

chris_reboot · Post by **chris_reboot** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:11 pm

cool

show us the finished thing then!

ChrisG · Post by **ChrisG** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:05 pm

Added taps, just need to tidy it up a bit.

Gricey · Post by **Gricey** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:48 pm

jealous, jealous, jealous

ChrisG · Post by **ChrisG** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:43 am

do u think the beer line is long enough?

chris_reboot · Post by **chris_reboot** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:03 pm

only one way to find out!

depends on your keg pressure, but most likely no.
It's the 3/8th's I think you are using there, so check for excessive foaming.
If that's the case loop a couple of meters in there and try again.

It's a bit trial and error with diameter of hose, length, and co2 pressure.
I step my hose down t0 5/16ths to my taps and that helps.

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