Kegerator brand is it any good

[GrumpyPaul]

My son is looking at getting a kegerator. ( so he has some way of dispensing the beer I brew)

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge off the "kegerator" branded ones.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1035713328

 

[carniebrew]

I think the kegerator fridges are pretty much all the same, you can get 'em from the Pinnacle wholesale guys up in Ballarat for under $400: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/REFRIGERATOR-BAR-BEER-FRIDGE-KEGERATOR-DISPENSER-COOLER-GOES-4-DEGREES-/351071209166?pt=AU_Barware&hash=item51bd7986ce

If you want the whole box 'n dice, Cheeky Peak has some great prices, where you can choose the upgraded stainless font, better taps, etc etc.
http://cheekypeakbrewery.com.au/index.php/kegerator-bar-fridges

 

[thuperman]

I don't have one, I made a keezer instead, but there's a few threads on here about issues people have had and mods they've done.

This thread is quite good: http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/62262-kegerator-series-3/

This one also mentions some mods to do with thermostat issues people have had: http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/61851-ahb-articles-kegerator/

Hope this helps.

 

[Black Devil Dog]

I've had one for a few years and apart from similar problems that Spiesy had with the beer lines and it being a bit noisy at times, it's fine.

I haven't had any problems with the thermostat and instead of getting a font fan I just got some pvc tube and some end caps.

Filled the tube with water, capped the ends and froze them. Once frozen, just slide them into the font. They keep the font cool for a session, then just re-freeze them.

I used to be able to fit 2 into the font, but since upgrading my taps I can only fit 1.

 

[Spiesy]

My fridge is ill, in the non hip-hop sense of the word.

Struggles to get below 5 (on the dial), and is pretty much running constantly.
On warm days it hovers around 12, which really means 15-ish.

Time to upgrade or replace.

 

[GrumpyPaul]

Got this link from the seller for more information.

Doesn't really say much about the fridge specs though.

http://www.kegeratorfridges.com.au

 

[leighaus]

if you have the time - build a keezer. Very rewarding (and frustrating as well)

 

[GrumpyPaul]

No offence guys, but a few of those responses are a bit OT.

As much fun and rewarding as it might be to bold a keezer, the question was about if anyone has bought this particular brand and can provide a review.

 

[TidalPete]

IMHO there are kegerators & then there are kegerators but having said that the above in post 1 has lots of extras for the money.

Perhaps ask the seller if he warrantees the compressor for 3 years?
Did a lot of searching before getting mine & the thing that got me hooked was the 3-year warranty on the compressor even though the fridge came as a stand-alone item with no extras.

 

[tavas]

Pete, what did you get?

 

[TidalPete]

http://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/details.asp?PID=3615 --- Great after-sales service --- No affiliation, etc, etc.

Shopped around for all the other stuff needed. Required a little more time & effort but well worth it IMHO.
Cheeky Peak is good.

 

[Spiesy]

IMHO there are kegerators & then there are kegerators but having said that the above in post 1 has lots of extras for the money.

Perhaps ask the seller if he warrantees the compressor for 3 years?
Did a lot of searching before getting mine & the thing that got me hooked was the 3-year warranty on the compressor even though the fridge came as a stand-alone item with no extras.

Looks like the same LG model as the other kegerators.

 

[Bribie G]

I've got two, one with a font set, that's coming up six years old and perfect. The other is used as a plain fermenting fridge. As with Pete I bought both mine from CraftBrewer.

For the cost of an upper range bar fridge you are getting a robust reliable unit that holds 3 kegs, looks stylish and has the digital display.

Edit: to keep the tower cool you can get a unit such as a Font Snake that blows fridge air up the tower.