Drunk In Public
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Hi guys. First post, but an avid reader of the forum- a real lifeline to those who of us who are in the early years of homebrewing.
I'm trying to decide the best kegerator setup. As discussed on here previously there are a number of options on ebay and Pinnacle that sell for around $500 or so. This doesn't seem much more than a DIY job and anything that cuts down the time and work between me and draft beer at home wins my vote.
One seller local to me (so no delivery) also includes a DOT approved CO2 bottle; is it worth it? Can you fill these up easily enough and are they safe? It sounds like a deal winner but in 6 months time I don't want to have to buy another bottle or rent as I can't fill the one I have.
On the same note, I see some use other items, ie extinguishers or soda stream bottles, are these viable alternatives?
Can anyone outline the advantages of building your own setup as oppose to a ready built job; as a relative newbie, the finished article seems an attractive option and a shortcut to draught HB.
Finally, on what looks like a US designed kegerator, do u reckon it would be compatible with corny kegs without extra expense?
Thanks in advance.
DIP
I'm trying to decide the best kegerator setup. As discussed on here previously there are a number of options on ebay and Pinnacle that sell for around $500 or so. This doesn't seem much more than a DIY job and anything that cuts down the time and work between me and draft beer at home wins my vote.
One seller local to me (so no delivery) also includes a DOT approved CO2 bottle; is it worth it? Can you fill these up easily enough and are they safe? It sounds like a deal winner but in 6 months time I don't want to have to buy another bottle or rent as I can't fill the one I have.
On the same note, I see some use other items, ie extinguishers or soda stream bottles, are these viable alternatives?
Can anyone outline the advantages of building your own setup as oppose to a ready built job; as a relative newbie, the finished article seems an attractive option and a shortcut to draught HB.
Finally, on what looks like a US designed kegerator, do u reckon it would be compatible with corny kegs without extra expense?
Thanks in advance.
DIP