After going through the 'show us your keg setups' thread, I'm a little bit depressed.
I want a keg system.
I'm only 1 AG brew deep but I tend to get my mind set on things pretty quickly, and now I think I need a decent keg system. Just the thought of washing all those bottles and brewing again is making me nauseous
I've done a bit of research, and I don't particularly like the idea of using a full size fridge, and putting taps in the front. It seems a bit invasive to me, when I could get away with a bar size fridge that can still fit 2 or 3 kegs. I want something with at least 2 taps - perhaps if the thing was decent enough I could eventually use it in the bar I plan on setting up, but that's a whole nothing story for down the track.
I love a good project, but at the same time if something tickles my fancy for a decent price, I'm happy to snatch it up to save me the work.
Somebody explain to me why I shouldn't purchase something like this:
Dual tap kegerator - $464
I think it makes sense to get the dual tap version, as opposed to the single tap when it's only $70 odd more.
Is this over priced for what it is? Is the hardware used ******? I just think it seems like a pretty well made unit, made specifically for this purpose (note the temp control and curved fridge door so you can fit full 50L size CUB kegs).
Does anybody have any suggestions for other DIY methods ie. buying the fridge and all the parts separately and doing it myself? Will I end up spending nearly the same amount for something I've done a ghetto job on?
That same ebay store sells all the other bits and pieces, such as kegs and seal kits and disconnects. I could probably find those things here or elsewhere online however.
Quick, somebody talk me out of it!
I want a keg system.
I'm only 1 AG brew deep but I tend to get my mind set on things pretty quickly, and now I think I need a decent keg system. Just the thought of washing all those bottles and brewing again is making me nauseous
I've done a bit of research, and I don't particularly like the idea of using a full size fridge, and putting taps in the front. It seems a bit invasive to me, when I could get away with a bar size fridge that can still fit 2 or 3 kegs. I want something with at least 2 taps - perhaps if the thing was decent enough I could eventually use it in the bar I plan on setting up, but that's a whole nothing story for down the track.
I love a good project, but at the same time if something tickles my fancy for a decent price, I'm happy to snatch it up to save me the work.
Somebody explain to me why I shouldn't purchase something like this:
Dual tap kegerator - $464
I think it makes sense to get the dual tap version, as opposed to the single tap when it's only $70 odd more.
Is this over priced for what it is? Is the hardware used ******? I just think it seems like a pretty well made unit, made specifically for this purpose (note the temp control and curved fridge door so you can fit full 50L size CUB kegs).
Does anybody have any suggestions for other DIY methods ie. buying the fridge and all the parts separately and doing it myself? Will I end up spending nearly the same amount for something I've done a ghetto job on?
That same ebay store sells all the other bits and pieces, such as kegs and seal kits and disconnects. I could probably find those things here or elsewhere online however.
Quick, somebody talk me out of it!
