Hello Guys and Gals

[raz7au]

Hello everyone,
Whilst browsing for a kegerator i came across this site.
Very informative and helpful, seems there are some fantastic set ups out there.

I am here looking for some advice. On purchasing a kegerator.
I have myself a 50litre keg of coopers dark ale.

I have looked at several brands, on and off ebay.
I would only need a single font,

Question. What is the best temp to pour beer, As some kegerators can go down to -4 Degrees. Is this important???
Are the taps worthwhile or should i purchase something better???

Any help appreciated

Can anyone help with recommendations. I am located in wollongong, on the south coast of NSW.

Thanks everyone.
Rey

 

[Spiesy]

Hi Rey,

Different temperatures for different beer styles, and preferences (i.e. lagers are usually served colder than ales).

Whilst a lot of kegerators claim to go to certain temperatures, the actual temp they serve beer at can differ quite a bit. The good thing about a fridge with a colder (-4) option, compared to the standard 0-degree option is that at least you have a greater range to select.
My kegerator usually sits on 4-degrees in winter, 3 in summer but I'd imagine it would be pouring a few degrees warmer than what the fridge says.

I ended up changing the standard taps that came with mine to Perlick Flow Control taps. Perlick's "forward sealing" design is great, as it stops a lot of gunk building up in the tap - keeping them cleaner. The Flow Control feature also provides me with some control in the flow rate, particularly handy for the first pour - which can sometime be a bit foamy, due to the font being warmer than the fridge. I'd happily recommend these taps.

 

[Hoppers]

Sorry for the hijack, but Spiesy. When you upgraded the taps, was it just a straight swap or did you needs a diferent shank ???

Im just about to swap my perlic FCs from a standard fridge on to my kegerator

They are great taps, keen to get them installed....just wanted to make sure i dont run into any problems

 

[raz7au]

Thank you for your reply spiesy,

Here are 2 from ebay, i have also checked keg king.com.au
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SINGLE-TAP-BEER-FRIDGE-REFRIGERATOR-KEGERATOR-DISPENSER-COOLER-GOES-TO-0-DEG-/350917477660?pt=AU_Barware&hash=item51b44fc51c&_uhb=1

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SINGLE-TAP-KEG-BEER-FRIDGE-REFRIGER-ATOR-KEGERATOR-DISPENSER-COOLER-TEMPRITE-/301008299778?pt=AU_Barware&hash=item46157e2702&_uhb=1

2nd one is the same as the keg king but about $200 cheaper, I understand i still need to purchase a co2 bottle and possibly a different coupler.

Thought please
Rey

 

[Spiesy]

Sorry for the hijack, but Spiesy. When you upgraded the taps, was it just a straight swap or did you needs a diferent shank ???

Im just about to swap my perlic FCs from a standard fridge on to my kegerator

They are great taps, keen to get them installed....just wanted to make sure i dont run into any problems

Hi mate.

I don't think I needed new shanks, but I bought some anyway. The shanks that came with it were pretty cheap and nasty - I decided to throw some new stainless ones on whilst I was at it.

 

[Spiesy]

Thank you for your reply spiesy,

Here are 2 from ebay, i have also checked keg king.com.au
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SINGLE-TAP-BEER-FRIDGE-REFRIGERATOR-KEGERATOR-DISPENSER-COOLER-GOES-TO-0-DEG-/350917477660?pt=AU_Barware&hash=item51b44fc51c&_uhb=1

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SINGLE-TAP-KEG-BEER-FRIDGE-REFRIGER-ATOR-KEGERATOR-DISPENSER-COOLER-TEMPRITE-/301008299778?pt=AU_Barware&hash=item46157e2702&_uhb=1

2nd one is the same as the keg king but about $200 cheaper, I understand i still need to purchase a co2 bottle and possibly a different coupler.

Thought please
Rey

Hi Rey,

I have the fridge from the second link, although mine is the older model (and dual tap version).
Mine works a treat. Sure, I upgraded the taps, shanks, lines and bought a new regulator - but it was working fine before hand. No problems at all.
I reckon those font fans would be handy - still thinking about getting one of those sometime soon to help distribute the cooler air up the tower.

Looks like they now also come with a forward sealing tap - which is a bonus, although I haven't used said tap, so I can't speak of it's quality.

I have also shopped with both of these eBayers - no problems to report.

 

[raz7au]

Thank you spiesy, At present i keen for the 2nd one.

 

[Spiesy]

Thank you spiesy, At present i keen for the 2nd one.

Looks good, mate.