Keg Fridge - Where To Drill?

[chefo112233]

Hi guys,
I've finally got the kegs, the gas bottle and the fridge and Im ready to set it up. But my fridge is quite old and there are no wiring diagrams i can find. I assume a safe place to drill (for the gas line) would be the side wall of the fridge but im really not sure. I would like any tips or experienced opinions before I start.

Thanks in advance guys I appreciate it (oh yeah I will unplug it before i drill also)

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[chefo112233]

Hi guys,
I've finally got the kegs, the gas bottle and the fridge and Im ready to set it up. But my fridge is quite old and there are no wiring diagrams i can find. I assume a safe place to drill (for the gas line) would be the side wall of the fridge but im really not sure. I would like any tips or experienced opinions before I start.

Thanks in advance guys I appreciate it (oh yeah I will unplug it before i drill also)

Cheers,
Shaun

Another quick question guys - I have a normal Tuesco Regulator, do I need a non return valve or is there one built in? Thanks!

 

[argon]

Try a small pilot hole in the side of the fridge's internal lining just to pierce the surface. Then have a little poke around. You'll most probably find a bit of insulation and hopefully no wires or coils. If you've got a free run to the external paneling then you're good to go. Now just drill a hole the same diameter as a gas line and you'll be sorted.

Edit: no idea about you're regulator having an inbuilt NRV... but get one anyway. Best insurance you can have... don't risk it.

 

[MarkBastard]

I am double safe now. Check valves in my manifold and a non return valve for the regulator. That said once I managed to get beer in my regulator and it's still going strong a year later.

 

[OzBeer_MD]

chefo is the old fridge the type with the heat unit as a black grille on the back or the hot lines plumbed under the skin of the fridge (newer style). I recently drilled a hole in the side of a modern fridge by feeling where the hot lines were (in the vacinity of where i wanted the hole) by leaving the door open and running it hard, marked 'hot' where i thought the lines were and 'cool' where i thought they were not (1/2 way between the 'hot's) then used a soldering iron to melt from the inside out, feeling my way and confirming no lines in the insulation. then finished with an 8mm drill.

 

[booyablack]

This recent thread might have some more ideas for you:

http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com/forum/inde...mp;#entry712534

 

[chefo112233]

Another quick question guys - I have a normal Tuesco Regulator, do I need a non return valve or is there one built in? Thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ONE-WAY-CO2-CHECK-V...=item19c159284e
Anyone use this Non return valve? or can recommend a good one?

Thankyou!

 

[booyablack]

This is the one I use:


http://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/details.asp?PID=738