Really small kegerator

[dkril]

This afternoon I've been bumming around doing odd-jobs in the brewery , and I was struck by a brilliant idea. A small kegerator -- I'm talking a single party keg type of setup.

Inspired by the thought (and a few beers), I hastened to the Googles and tried to find a suitable fridge. But alas, my skills have failed me. The best I came up with was an Engel DIY conversion kit, and make my own cabinet. Everything else was either too small, or damn near the size of a normal kegerator.

Anybody out there got better searching skills than I do?

 

[RRising]

What about a wheelie bin with ice setup?

 

[dkril]

What about a wheelie bin with ice setup?

Not really what I was after -- can't just plug it in and leave it run. I have used a plaster bucket instead of a wheely bin, to keep things small.

I was imagining one of those tiny little motel fridges, put to a better use than storing 200ml of UHT for months at a time. Sadly, all the ones I can find are the wrong shape.

 

[RRising]

Not really what I was after -- can't just plug it in and leave it run. I have used a plaster bucket instead of a wheely bin, to keep things small.

I was imagining one of those tiny little motel fridges, put to a better use than storing 200ml of UHT for months at a time. Sadly, all the ones I can find are the wrong shape.

IDK, if you cannot find the fridge, you might not have a lot of options. I found this small fridge but not sure if its suitable.

 

[dkril]

IDK, if you cannot find the fridge, you might not have a lot of options. I found this small fridge but not sure if its suitable.

Not being a viable idea due to the lack of a suitable fridge was where my thoughts were heading too. Pity.

That fridge is an absorption type (think 3 way caravan fridge, but with only the ability to run on 240V). No compressor, so it would struggle to control temperatures when the ambient got over about 20.

 

[Daveykyevad]

What about this? $$$$ though

https://www.grainandgrape.com.au/pr...K40--lindr-kontakt-40-k-beer-cooler-dispenser

 

[Rickidiculous]

This is what I have in my Ute. 9.5 keg inside I took the original lid off the Engel and replaced it with plywood so I could drill through for the beer and gas lines.sealed around holes and lid with foam tape works awesome:

 

[dkril]

What about this? $$$$ though

https://www.grainandgrape.com.au/products/category/search/7BRAU BEER DISPENSER K40--lindr-kontakt-40-k-beer-cooler-dispenser

Not at all what I was thinking, but a good start. I'd probably be more inclined to go for the smaller model though. Still not cheap.

https://www.grainandgrape.com.au/pr...SER PYG--lindr-pygmy-25-beer-cooler-dispenser

Apparently there is an even smaller model, but I can't find it in Australia.

 

[dkril]

Not at all what I was thinking, but a good start. I'd probably be more inclined to go for the smaller model though. Still not cheap.

https://www.grainandgrape.com.au/products/category/search/7BRAU BEER DISPENSER PYG--lindr-pygmy-25-beer-cooler-dispenser

Apparently there is an even smaller model, but I can't find it in Australia.

Correction: it's not any smaller physically, it just has a lower cooling capacity. So the 25 is indeed the better choice.

 

[dkril]

View attachment 115446 This is what I have in my Ute. 9.5 keg inside I took the original lid off the Engel and replaced it with plywood so I could drill through for the beer and gas lines.sealed around holes and lid with foam tape works awesome:

What size Engel? The height would be a pretty tight squeeze (at best) in all the Engels I've seen.

 

[Rickidiculous]

What size Engel? The height would be a pretty tight squeeze (at best) in all the Engels I've seen.

Mt45fp I think they call it it’s the 40l metal one, mines an older model but I think they’re still the same dimensions, i had to remove the basket, and it is a snug fit, but it does fit.