Budget Kegarator Project

[Keith]

Not sure what happened to the original post, however I'm going to repost my Kegarator project thread.

Budget: $350
Total Spent: $360.82, Three Taps full size Kegarator with all accessories.
Over: $10.82

Breakdown
4 Kegs, Regulator and CO2 tank - $200.00
Fridge - $50.00
Co2 Manifold - $25.00
Lines, Air\Liquid Ball locks, Shanks, Taps, Clamps, Plugs, cleaning brush, etc -$160.82
Custom Drip Tray - Free
8*8 Charlie Sheen Winning Magnet - Free
Sale of 9 Dozen Bottles - $75.00
Total - $360.82

Pics

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[GuingesRock]

The tower of crates looks a bit dangerous if any young children went in there (might fall on top of them). Looks really nice. Does the bottom shelf need reinforcing?

[Keith]

Crates will be lowered. And the kids aren't allowed in that room. I have a lot of tools hung up.

[Keith]

The tower of crates looks a bit dangerous if any young children went in there (might fall on top of them). Looks really nice. Does the bottom shelf need reinforcing?

Lower shelf should be fine. Has a steel bar across the front on the underside of the tray

[GuingesRock]

I have a keezer and it only holds 5 kegs. It takes up more room, needed a temperature controller, and doesn’t have a freezer compartment for storing hops. The keezer builds up moisture inside. I think you might have chosen a better option going with that setup.

[CorneliusAlphonse]

My post disappeared too .. Great deal for for kegs, co2 and reg for 200, where did you find that?

[Keith]

Here's to hoping Hahah. However I'm sure I'll be happy for a while.

[LeafMan66_67]

Looks good! I spent at least that much on a 2 keg system, with mini fridge and tower.

[Keith]

My post disappeared too .. Great deal for for kegs, co2 and reg for 200, where did you find that?

I posted that I was looking for it on Kijiji. Had a reply in a couple days. Luck of timing to be honnest. If I can find another deal like that I'll be all over it.

[Keith]

Looks good! I spent at least that much on a 2 keg system, with mini fridge and tower.

Yea I was on a tight budget to complete this. Was my own personal budget so I didn't get carried away. Just need a drip tray now. I still have 1 more tap to install, already tapped where I need to drill and am kicking my ass for not buying it yesterday (Dave I'll be back... possibly today haha). I was going to go with 4 taps, but figure I could have my 4th line charging the tank as one got low, and 3 looked better on the fridge.

<--- was me last night

[GuingesRock]

My keezer is too small now and I have kegs sitting at room temp that need chilling. I need more capacity. You got me thinking. Where did you get such a nice fridge for $50. One of those would be good for chilling the extra kegs, and the keezer could be for stuff on tap...or visa versa.

[Keith]

On Kijiji. They have more. I'll send you the link when I get home.

[Keith]

My keezer is too small now and I have kegs sitting at room temp that need chilling. I need more capacity. You got me thinking. Where did you get such a nice fridge for $50. One of those would be good for chilling the extra kegs, and the keezer could be for stuff on tap...or visa versa.

Here is the link to the add. They have quite a few left. If you go to get one, I'm 5 mins around the corner, pop in for a cold one.
http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell ... Z524610673" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Keith]

So in the end the fridge is all together. I had a "slight" line leak by the tap but was easily remedied after a mess down the inside of the door lol.

Question.
Should I put my carboys in the fridge and cold crash them before kegging \ bottling?

[chalmers]

Question.
Should I put my carboys in the fridge and cold crash them before kegging \ bottling?

I do this, it helps with settling any still-suspended yeast/trub, and is a step towards clearer beer.

[GuingesRock]

Thanks! That's a great deal, the fridges look in very good shape, and the beer is tempting. I'd need half a day and a truck and gas money.

You even have storage for yeast in the crispers, Hops in the freezer compartment. That's looks like a good setup. At that price you could pick up another for a fermentation chamber.

[Keith]

Question.
Should I put my carboys in the fridge and cold crash them before kegging \ bottling?

I do this, it helps with settling any still-suspended yeast/trub, and is a step towards clearer beer.

How would it impact bottling the beer and carbonation? I know forced carb is no issue.

[Keith]

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Thanks! That's a great deal, the fridges look in very good shape, and the beer is tempting. I'd need half a day and a truck and gas money.

You even have storage for yeast in the crispers, Hops in the freezer compartment. That's looks like a good setup. At that price you could pick up another for a fermentation chamber.

Fridge is in great shape, really happy with it, and is a 2003 model. As for getting one for a fermentation chamber, the wife would shoot me. lol. Need to slowly bring this stuff in the house. But eventually.

[Downs]

very nice keith
very similar to my first kegerator
and i think you even did it cheaper then i did
nice work

[Keith]

very nice keith
very similar to my first kegerator
and i think you even did it cheaper then i did
nice work

Once I get my odds and ends done to it probably not haha. Also looking to source a few other novelty items.
Trying to source a 16-20" Drip tray. Can't find one so I'm now trying to source a 16-20" SS Drywall mud pan, 3M magnetic tape, a gutter cover.

[GuingesRock]

A small towel or bath mat on the floor under the taps would keep you within budget. You'd have to throw it in the washing machine from time to time, but that might be easier than cleaning drip trays

[Keith]

A small towel or bath mat on the floor under the taps would keep you within budget. You'd have to throw it in the washing machine from time to time, but that might be easier than cleaning drip trays

I could just imagine how grungy that would get lol.

[GuingesRock]

A small towel or bath mat on the floor under the taps would keep you within budget. You'd have to throw it in the washing machine from time to time, but that might be easier than cleaning drip trays

I could just imagine how grungy that would get lol.

Just because you now have a really smart setup now...there's no need to get all hoity toity (I have a towel on the hump of my keezer for picnic taps to drip on).

Here's just the thing. It would be grungy to start with

[Downs]

I used to use a towel, I found drip trays sooo expensive.
Now I have an entire stainless tower and bar top.

[Keith]

Here's just the thing. It would be grungy to start with

Sorry this is a beer fridge. No need to be stocking rocky mountain water.