What is a kegerator conversion kit?

What is a kegerator conversion kit?

Kegerator conversion kits offer an economical way to convert a chest freezer or apartment refrigerator into a kegerator beer dispenser. In addition to being far less expensive than keg refrigerators, a kegerator conversion kit saves you the money of buying beer cans and bottles.

What size fridge do I need to make a kegerator?

You will need at least a 3.2 cubic foot mini fridge for a kegerator. A 3.2 cubic foot kegerator will fit one sixth barrel or slim quarter barrel. That being said, if you want to have more than one tap line, or a larger keg you will need to consider your options.

Will a keg fit in my fridge?

However, you can really convert any type of refrigerator as long as it fits a keg, while leaving 6-8 inches above to fit the coupler. Beer kegs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so make sure the keg you choose will fit inside your refrigerator.

Can I turn my mini fridge into a kegerator?

You can actually make a kegerator out of a mini fridge without having to buy your own unit. For the most part, you end up paying 1.75x to 3.25x for a kegerator instead of just buying a mini fridge and a DIY kegerator converter kit.

How many pounds of CO2 does a keg produce?

It will take about 1/2lb of CO2 to dispense a 1/4 barrel keg (7.75 gallons) and about 1/3lb CO2 to dispense a 5 gallon keg (corny keg / sixtel).

Can a mini fridge hold a keg?

You can also choose to use it as a regular refrigerator by plugging the hole. The mini fridge ‘s interior is spacious enough to accommodate even a half shell Sankey keg or two Cornelius kegs.

What size keg fits in a kegerator?

Commercial kegerators hold half barrel (full-size), quarter barrel (half-size or pony) or mini kegs (5-liter).

Are Kegerators worth it?

A kegerator provides over $55 in savings per keg! Plus, you can get the bar experience at home for much less than heading out! Again, we can’t emphasize enough how different draft beer taste from a can or bottle. It will greatly increase your beer experience!

How to make a kegerator?

Select a refrigerator.

  • Choose a kegerator conversion kit.
  • Gather your tools.
  • Modify the refrigerator as needed.
  • Install the conversion kit.
  • Tap the keg and pour!
  • What size fridge for kegerator?

    Commercial Kegerator 60″ Bare Fridge for Kegerator Conversion. It’s large interior allows it to hold three full-size kegs or a combination of smaller kegs – up to 9 1/6 barrel kegs (or 9 corny kegs). This commercial kegerator comes with two heavy duty adjustable shelves, providing the ultimate in versatility.

    What is a keg refrigerator?

    A kegerator is a refrigerator that has been designed or altered to store and dispense kegs. By keeping the keg in a refrigerated environment and using CO2 to pressurize and dispense the keg, it will allow the contents to remain fresh and carbonated for an extended period of time, generally a couple of months.