Hi everyone! I'm sorry to post such a simple question but I'm having the hardest time figuring this out. I am converting a mini fridge into a kegerator with a line through a wall and to my tower. The line is running in a 2 inch PVC pipe. However, I can't figure out how to connect the pipe to the fridge. It seems like something like [1] would do the trick, but the fact that Lowe's and Home Depot both don't carry them makes me think I'm overcomplicating things. Has anyone solved this problem already? To be clear, all I want to do is secure the end of my PVC duct to my kegerator. Thanks! [1] https://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?...oca2GJWT5JFyUBfyq9JKcyczjtPNX29hoCe3sQAvD_BwE
Have you already "cut" an opening in the top of your mini-fridge for a tower (or PVC entry)? If so, the part you linked to should work well. I wouldn't let HD or Lowe's lack of parts worry me. However (and this is a big however), whenever you drill or screw into a fridge there's a possibility of cutting a refrigerant line. These lines are under pressure and when cut will essentially doom your project . . . cost of repairing higher than a new fridge. Probability is less on the top but you never know. If you err, it's permanent membership in the D'Oh Club. You didn't bring it up, but cooling the inside of your PVC ducting will be crucial. Normally there is considerable effort made to cool a tower . . . a longer pipe run may be tough.
Thanks PortLargo! I am planning on running cooling through the pvc, and the run is actually pretty short (<5 ft). I havent committed to the cut through the fridge yet but I have heard that it's the riskiest part of the job. I've heard that the model fridge I got has no lines in the top so hopeully that's true and I'll get off easy.. Per your advice, I picked up two of those parts and I'll go ahead and put on under the tower and one on the fridge. It has the added advantage of making this thing easy to take apart. Thanks a ton for the advice!
You can search this Forum for drilling fridges . . . some successes and some tears. In general terms, the safest place to drill is the door which probably will not work for you. Second safest is the bottom which is equally impractical. The next least likely location to have problems is the compressor hump. This is a major PITA to access, but should give good results. Many under-counter fridges have a freezer shelf, essentially a mini freezer section where ice trays are placed. This shelf is actually an evaporator coil which is guaranteed to have refrigerant lines running to/from. Side/back areas of most all fridges have some lines you want to avoid. But don't let me discourage you . . . many of us have taken the same plunge . . .
Here's a foolproof procedure I posted a few years ago. Guaranteed to work! Access port through side of a refrigerator
