Awesome! Mind elaborating a bit? Superior in which ways? Noise is one of the bigger concerns for me keep in mind though probably hard to tell if you don't have them side by side.
KegMaster XL vs Series-X - Which one is better?
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golfandbrew
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Based on your OP seems your gut feeling was to go with the XL. So go with your gut. Whatever differences there are you won't know without the other anyway.
If noise is your primary concern then get a new standard refrigerator that is built with noise reduction in mind. Then convert it with taps or leave it as is and use picnic taps/Pluto guns.
If noise is your primary concern then get a new standard refrigerator that is built with noise reduction in mind. Then convert it with taps or leave it as is and use picnic taps/Pluto guns.
Barleycorn Brewer
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The aesthetics captured him, but not as much as the low noise level. I do remember him telling me now how noisy his was.
We tested both models and the noise levels are the same when tested right next to each other. Neither of the Series X or the XL are completely silent. We found that the noise levels increase slightly when you put a warm keg into the fridge or open the door then close it. Also with warmer ambient temperatures the gas pressure in the system increases and this made a small difference to the sound levels but having done the testing with a dB meter in the same room we got the same readings.
Turning off the fan or slowing the fan down did reduce the noise level slightly but it also made the fridge cool significantly less efficiently so I would not recommend this either.
Barleycorn Brewer
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Good idea I can get a quality Decibel meter from work, I will measure the difference and report back.
Did you ever run the meter on it?Good idea I can get a quality Decibel meter from work, I will measure the difference and report back.
I have purchased a Series X and installed in the dining area. The noise is an issue to me and I am returning the unit hoping it is faulty, though it sounds like the noises are standard. The compressor isn't the problem, its the gurgling as it isn't a constant drone that you could get used to.
I think the solution may be to purchase a normal fridge and customise it, but I would have really preferred an easy off the shelf outcome rather than a project.
Grmblz
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Just do a search on this site, it's all been covered. Short answer: just buy a converted fridge.
Rastas
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Hello all,
Do normal fridges only have gas lines in the side walls or do they also have them in the back wall ?
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Do normal fridges only have gas lines in the side walls or do they also have them in the back wall ?
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Hello all,
Do normal fridges only have gas lines in the side walls or do they also have them in the back wall ?
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The Series X, Series XL and the Series X plus all have the condenser in the left and right hand wall with one copper line that joins them together that run over the top of the fridge. We do not put refrigeration lines in the back of these at all. Obviously the evaporator is still in the back of the fridge and we do have also one aluminium line running from the top down to the compressor on the back.
If you plan to drill through the fridge all I would recommend using a screw driver heated up on a flame and then melt through the wall of the fridge first and if you do not hit any copper lines then you can just use a drill bit to drill through the sheet metal on the outside of the fridge.
Grmblz
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When drilling holes in any fridge/freezer: ALWAYS!!! make a hole in the plastic inside the appliance first (a soldering iron works well) Dig out the insulation so you have a clear view of the outside shell, then drill from the inside to the outside.
