Craigslist Beverage Air Kegerator - should I go for it?

Discussion in 'Home Bar' started by PhillyAC, Jan 23, 2014.

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  1. PhillyAC

    PhillyAC Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014

    I've been watching craiglist for a while for a beverage air and I saw one recently that potentially could fit the bill.

    I'm set up to see (and potentially buy) this Kegerator on Sunday - they were asking $350 but she said she would take $300.

    My concern is this thing looks old (maybe the one before BM23?). I told the woman to have it plugged in and cold to look at on Sunday. What else should I look for when I check it out? (from poking around looks like I should check for rust in the seems inside etc). I'm guessing if I find anything of issue I could probably negotiate the price.

    Her description is "This kegerator is in great shape and comes with a full CO2 tank. The lock is broken, but the door stays shut and can be opened/closed with a screwdriver."

    The lock doesn't concern me - really concerned with it's ability to keep beer cold primarily.

    I'm normally a lurker here but signed up since it's a big purchase - any help would be really appreciated - thanks!

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  2. DougC123

    DougC123 Savant (1,174) Aug 21, 2012 Connecticut

    You should have her put a 5 gallon bucket of water in it and set the thermostat at about 3/4's. It should get the bucket down to 37 or 38. Bring a thermometer. Put a flashlight inside it and turn off the room lights, check for leaking light which would suggest you would need to replace the door seal. Also listen to how much it is running, it shouldn't be continuous.
     
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