Kegerator question - home bar forum = no help

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  1. blacklabelbrewer

    blacklabelbrewer Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2011 California

    I purchased a used/ like-new kenmore model 183.94673 minifridge as my kegerator, but I had to modify it to fit my corny keg. I had to detatch the freezer tray from original spot up top, and very gently bend the cooling coil and freezer tray against the back middle section of the keg. I did this without kinking or pinching the cooling coil so it still leak free. But when I plug it in on the lowest temperature setting (1 out of 7) the inside temp drops to 20F and sometimes 15F. Has anyone heard of something like this or know of a solution?
     
    #1 blacklabelbrewer, Apr 17, 2012
  2. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I don't know what would have caused this, but an external temp controller is a possible solution.
     
    #2 VikeMan, Apr 17, 2012
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  3. robinsmv

    robinsmv Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2010 Florida

    Lowest meaning coldest temp setting or lowest like least amount of cooling/hottest setting? The only advice I can offer is get an external temp controller so you can precisely set the temp you want to maintain. This will probably wipe out anything you saved by getting a used fridge though.
     
    #3 robinsmv, Apr 17, 2012
  4. robinsmv

    robinsmv Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2010 Florida

    Damn iPad keyboard, VikeMan beat me to it
     
    #4 robinsmv, Apr 17, 2012
  5. nanobrew

    nanobrew Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2008 California

    you might have changed the air flow so now it gets colder (just a shot in the dark). Other option is what happens when you turn the dial the other way? Is lowest the coldest?
     
    #5 nanobrew, Apr 17, 2012
  6. billandsuz

    billandsuz Pooh-Bah (2,097) Sep 1, 2004 New York
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    you moved the coils but not the thermostat. it is possible the thermostat cut in/cut out is screwy. guessing.

    get an outboard temp control. at least the fridge gets cold enough, usually it is the other problem.
     
    #6 billandsuz, Apr 17, 2012
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