Hey all, super excited to get started on this journey. I'm looking to add a kegerator to my screened in porch. Don't necessarily have $1000's to drop on an outdoor/commercial grade unit, but also want to avoid the cheap indoor ones that will not be able to handle the elements (although again, this will be under a screened in porch and fairly protected from everything except for heat and cold). I'm also not very handy, so don't feel confident in the DIY route. And finally, my plan is to start with commercial kegs, but would not rule out getting into homebrewing at some point in the future. With that being said, I'm currently targeting the following options (all used): Bevair BM23-B (one tap) for $350, comes with empty CO2 & a keg, regulator, hoses/beer lines, temperature gauge on exterior, etc.; basically ready to roll 3 Tap Avantco for $500, not sure what the model is but it's supposedly 2 years old and has been used for kombucha and was regularly serviced until put into storage 6 months ago... comes with 3 lines and CO2+regulator Micromatic MDD23-E Pro Line Direct Draw for $600, comes with 1 line/tap and CO2+regulator All seem to be good deals for these types of outdoor/commercial units and all sellers claim they are in great working condition. I'm leaning towards the Bevair since that seems to be one of the most reputable manufacturers and it's the best price, but also tempted to go the Avantco route simply because it's already fitted for 3 lines (although not sure if it has a tower cooler). Thanks all!
Sorry for all the comments, here are actual links to the pictures: Avantco: https://postimg.cc/gallery/WkDgHkd BevAir: https://postimg.cc/gallery/8TpzkSP MM: https://postimg.cc/gallery/gp5Z4NG
I am sure you figured it out by now but I will say something anyway. Looking at those links WOW ... you cannot go wrong with any of those. Those are super prices. I have a Beverage Air about to be 20 years old. Woodgrain (very classy). Cannot go wrong with that. Just replaced the evaporator pan as I was getting water on the bottom of the unit. Now, it looks like it is brand new inside.
