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GingerSnaps Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-21-04 03:50 PM
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For the man that has everything "This old kegerator"
http://tinypic.com/2ujy1

This Old Kegerator

"Why do you want a Kegerator? What the hell is a Kegerator? How can I build my own? What is there to maintaining it? All good questions we'll answer for you as you start down the spiritual path of draft beer enlightenment. Oh yes, Grasshopper, we have the answers you seek.

http://www.realbeer.com/edu/kegerator/


This old kegerator

Build your dream draft machine

What tools will I need?
# 1/4" Electric Hand Drill
# 1/8" Drill Bit
# 1/4" Drill Bit, with long enough shank to reach through the refrigerator walls
# 1 1/8" Hole Saw
# Center Punch or a Nail
# Crescent Wrench, large enough to tighten a 1-1/8" lock nut
# Standard Screwdriver
# Hacksaw
# Measuring Tape

Step 1: Drill Holes
# Using the 1/4" bit, drill through the outer wall and into the inner wall. In this step, it is essential that the drill and the bit be held exactly horizontal to the floor, otherwise the faucet and shank will not be level.
# Next, drill the outer wall within the 1-1/8" hole saw, and then drill the inside wall to establish a 1-1/8" hole through the refrigerator.
# From the centerline of the faucet hole, measure down approximately 10" and draw a line parallel to the floor. Center the drip tray (if you purchased one) holder under the faucet and alone the line. Mark the holes in the holder on the outer wall and drill with the 1/8" bit. Attach the holder with two of the sheet metal screws provided.

Diagram

Step 2: Assemble and Connect Parts
# Screw the black faucet knob onto the faucet
# Attach faucet and shank to refrigerator door.
# Attach beer line to shank using a furnished clamp. Attach the other end of beer line with hex nut to keg coupler.

Warning - CO2 Can Be Dangerous! Read more below before connecting CO2 tank.

# Fasten the CO2 regulator to the CO2 tank, tightening the CO2 nut securely. Do not over tighten; over tightening may damage washer in stem of regulator
# Attach one end of the air hose to the hose barb on the CO2 regulator, using one of the two snap clamps provided. (Use pliers to snap the clamp tight to assure that there is no gas leak.)
# Place the CO2 cylinder and regulator inside one of the corners of the refrigerator. It is important that the cylinder be kept in an upright position to operate efficiently, using a chain or heavy cord if a wire rack is not provided.
# Fasten the other end of the red airline to the keg coupler using the remaining snap clamp.

Read this before connecting to CO2 tank
1. Always connect CO2 gas cylinder to reducing valve or regulator. Failure to do so could result in an explosion with possible death or injury when the cylinder valve is opened.
2. Never connect gas cylinder directly to keg.
3. Always secure gas cylinder in "upright" position.
4. Always keep gas cylinder away from heat.
5. Never drop or throw CO2 gas cylinder.
6. Always ventilate after CO2 leakage.
7. Always check the D.O.T. (Department of Transport) test date located on the neck of the cylinder before installation. If over five (5) years, do not use, return the gas cylinder to gas supplier.
8. Never connect a product container unless there are two (2) safety mechanism's in the pressure system
One at or on the CO2 regulator. (the regulator supplied should be inclusive of such a safety mechanism)
One at or on the product container coupler or in the pressure gas line. (the keg coupler should be inclusive of such a safety mechanism)
9. If it becomes difficult to breath and your head starts to ache, abnormal concentrations of carbon dioxide may be present in the area. Close the main valve on the CO2 cylinder and leave the room immediately.
10. Gas cylinders should be stored in the coolest part of the establishment, preferably at 70° F., and securely fastened in the upright position before the primary regulator is attached to the cylinder.

Getting started - Care and maintenance


(If you want that unique gift for your SO for the holidays then I would get started on making this gift and you should have it done by the holidays.)
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CrownPrinceBandar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-21-04 04:21 PM
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1. And... bookmarked!..................n/t
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TroubleMan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-21-04 04:30 PM
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2. I know a guy who's semi-retired who's got one of those

His ain't as fancy as that one, but he built it himself. He's retired, but he still works just so the keg money doesn't dip into his savings...lol.
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miss_kitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-21-04 04:33 PM
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3. this sounds like a Red Green Thingy n/t
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Misunderestimator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-21-04 04:36 PM
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4. Had one myself in the basement of my house in NY... what a wonderful
thing it was! And a heck of lot cheaper to buy beer by the 1/2 keg! It's also very easy to convert your old refrigerator.
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GingerSnaps Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-21-04 04:36 PM
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5. How do I put the picture in my message?
:shrug:
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Misunderestimator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-21-04 04:39 PM
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6. That pic doesn't have a file extension so you can't ...(edited for pic)
Edited on Sat Aug-21-04 04:43 PM by Misunderestimator
You can copy it, save as a jpg and then upload to a host site, then link to it here.

Here it is:
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GingerSnaps Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-21-04 05:46 PM
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7. I hosted it at tinypic image but it won't upload
Thank you for posting the pic.
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