beverage cooler/pepsi fridge

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by jgrummm, Mar 5, 2015.

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  1. jgrummm

    jgrummm Initiate (0) May 8, 2012 New Jersey

    Found a double door pepsi fridge for sale for pretty cheap. Great condition,works perfectly. Was wondering if anyone has used one of these for their cellar(only crawlspace here,fridge going into garage). Seeing if anyone has any suggestions or has problems with these. Thanks!
     
    #1 jgrummm, Mar 5, 2015
  2. beerdumper

    beerdumper Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2015 California

    Anything that will get the beer cold enough (i.e. below 40F) is fine.
     
    #2 beerdumper, Mar 6, 2015
  3. jgrummm

    jgrummm Initiate (0) May 8, 2012 New Jersey

    well i dont want it to go below 55 as most beers are cellared at that temp. i have a temp controller on a old fridge whos gaskets and seals have gone bad and caused some condensation i didnt want. i will hook the temp contoller up to the new fridge but just seeing if anyone had problems with the fridges them selves
     
    #3 jgrummm, Mar 6, 2015
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  4. eyebereej

    eyebereej Devotee (398) Dec 2, 2010 California

    I have a used True gdm-72 in my garage, it's hooked up to a Johnson temp controller. It's been running like champ for the past 4 years. The compressor can get loud over time but that's normal. I've seen them perform fine for years like that. Make sure you pop the cover off the bottom front of the cooler every 6 months to a year to clean out any dust that builds up between the condenser fins and you'll be fine for a long time.
     
    #4 eyebereej, Mar 6, 2015
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  5. beerdumper

    beerdumper Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2015 California

    Oh word, you did say celler. I think the bevage fridges are solid so I'd go for it, as long as it fits the demensions you need. Why not get it?
     
    #5 beerdumper, Mar 9, 2015
  6. jgrummm

    jgrummm Initiate (0) May 8, 2012 New Jersey

    no i am def getting it. was just seeing if anyone had problems. getting perfect double door true fridge for $450. cant beat that
     
    #6 jgrummm, Mar 10, 2015
  7. raczkowski

    raczkowski Initiate (0) May 16, 2011 Florida
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    i have two (one is in my avatar) and the other was from publix that they were going to throw away. both are great, although i have had to get a thermostat for the one from publix (apparently they use much more energy due to the nature of being opened and closed). note though, that your electric bill could go up significantly using these type of fridges. I dont care though lol.
     
    #7 raczkowski, Mar 11, 2015
  8. OneBeertoRTA

    OneBeertoRTA Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2010 California

    I always wondered that. What are we talking here, like $30 or like $100? An electric spa is only about $30/month extra lol
     
    #8 OneBeertoRTA, Mar 13, 2015
  9. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    My mini (4.4cu ft I think) fridge used to cost about $4-5 a month, so I could see a big one being 20-30
     
    #9 Eriktheipaman, Mar 13, 2015
  10. raczkowski

    raczkowski Initiate (0) May 16, 2011 Florida
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    well my man cave takes up about 33% of my electricity each month. i compare with my buddy who lives in same condo, same sq footage. his electric bill in summer is like 180 and mine is 280. winter months, his is 100 and mine is 150. i also have a 40,000 btu AC unit due to the florida heat (it hums all summer long b/c the roof is tin and non-insulated). i wouldnt' say the coolers are horrible on electricity but definitely are not eco friendly. i would not hesitate to buy one based off that.
     
    #10 raczkowski, Mar 13, 2015
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  11. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Definitely take into consideration the electricity. Personally it would be well worth it if you didn't have anywhere else logically to store/cellar beer.
     
    #11 PA-Michigander, Mar 14, 2015
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  12. jgrummm

    jgrummm Initiate (0) May 8, 2012 New Jersey

    well we shall see soon! picked up today. setting it up tonight. i live in nj jersey so its only on in summer with the controller set at 55. told my wife when we decided to go with the house with a crawlspace that this was a must! also @raczkowski does your fridge come in contact with sunlight or did you black put the doors?
     
    #12 jgrummm, Mar 14, 2015
  13. raczkowski

    raczkowski Initiate (0) May 16, 2011 Florida
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    It is in a Florida room. It's a porch with vinyl windows with shades on the east and west side so they don't come into contact with sunlight. Part of th reason I got the massive AC was do the hear doesn't cause the fridge to be overworked. Good luck with your fridge. I think you'll enjoy it a lot!
     
    #13 raczkowski, Mar 14, 2015
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