Kegerator question

Discussion in 'Home Bar' started by casacola, Dec 27, 2013.

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  1. DougC123

    DougC123 Savant (1,186) Aug 21, 2012 Connecticut

    There are non commercial units that go plenty below 38, I've frozen kegs solid in my Haier.
     
    #21 DougC123, Dec 29, 2013
  2. zero_signal

    zero_signal Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2013 New Jersey

    Your better off serving bottles at this point. To little time to get a unit set up and dial in.
     
    #22 zero_signal, Dec 29, 2013
  3. casacola

    casacola Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Florida

    So now that time isn't a factor what are some commercial units I should look at? My budget is $1,500 for everything but would love to pay much less. There are a few reconditioned true t dd 2s by me but I like the smaller units.
     
    #23 casacola, Dec 30, 2013
  4. DougC123

    DougC123 Savant (1,186) Aug 21, 2012 Connecticut

    Bev Air and True are the two most common, Summit's commercial line is also worth a look.
     
    #24 DougC123, Dec 30, 2013
  5. zero_signal

    zero_signal Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2013 New Jersey

    Of Course I am partial to the BevAir units.. I'm afraid he might be a little over budget going by the time he adds in his accesories though. Summits are always considered the the next step down in my book. Only problem with Summit is they are a dirt bag company to deal with if there is any issues down the road.
     
    #25 zero_signal, Dec 30, 2013
  6. ravensjeff

    ravensjeff Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2013 Maryland

    I got my Bev Air BM-23 unit through the Beverage Factory. They have been great to deal with. My unit had slight damage through shipping and they took off $206.25. I also (Evidently) selected a crappy CO2 regulator that went up around the 9 month mark and they immediately shipped me an upgraded unit (That works much better) and gave me full credit on the bad one. Here is a copy of the invoice if it helps cost-wise; it is right below your listed budget!! [Don't get the listed regulator-that is the bad one]:

    Item Number
    Description
    Qty Ord.
    Unit Price
    Disc
    Extended Price
    BA BM23-B-28 Beverage Air BM23-B black cabinet - no tower $ 1375.0000
    KC 516BAL-5 5' Long - 5/16 Blue Air Line - Kegco Air Line $ 0.0000
    BF 516SNP 5/16 Plastic Snap Clamp 516SNP $ 0.0000
    BF FWSTD Faucet Wrench - Standard Duty $ 0.0000
    BF NEOW Neoprene Washer - BF NEOW $ 0.0000
    TF D4743TKSS 3 S/S DRAFT STD SINGLE TOWER $ 0.0000
    KC KT85D-L Kegco D Standard Keg Couplers - Lever Handle Brass Body, SS Probe, Pressure Relief Valve $ 26.06
    BF KT86S-L European Lever Handle Keg Tap Coupler - S Type KT86S-L $ 26.06
    MM SS100 ***SS100 - SmartStrip: Beer volume & temperature monito SS100 $ 3.38
    BF C5 5 lb. CO2 Tank with 320 Valve C5 $56.48
    BF 541 Single Gauge Regulator 541 $ 35.06
    REFUNDS, CREDITS & A
    Refunds, Credits & Adjustments $ -206.2500
    Sales Tax: $ 0.00
    Shipping & Handling: $ 168.83
    Order Total: $ 1484.60
    Total Payments: $ 1484.60
     
    #26 ravensjeff, Dec 30, 2013
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  7. casacola

    casacola Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Florida

    I came across this beverage air fridge conversion for under $200.00 and I'm going to take a look. Two co2 tanks, tap, empty shell and regulator. Fridge and compressor are 4-5 years old. Keeps a keg at 34-36

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    #27 casacola, Dec 30, 2013
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  8. zero_signal

    zero_signal Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2013 New Jersey


    Are you putting this in a garage?
     
    #28 zero_signal, Dec 30, 2013
  9. casacola

    casacola Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Florida

    Yes, that's why the home units won't work for me.
     
    #29 casacola, Dec 30, 2013
  10. zero_signal

    zero_signal Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2013 New Jersey

    That unit looks more than 4-5 years old too..
     
    #30 zero_signal, Dec 30, 2013
  11. casacola

    casacola Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Florida

    Well at $150 its not bad. I asked the seller to run it over night with a 5 gallon bucket of water in it.
     
    #31 casacola, Dec 30, 2013
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  12. casacola

    casacola Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Florida

    With the tap in the door I won't have to worry so much about warm lines like in a tower right?
     
    #32 casacola, Dec 30, 2013
  13. zero_signal

    zero_signal Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2013 New Jersey

    Correct..And since you will have $$$ left over from budget. You can upgrade all your components and to higher end components :slight_smile:
     
    #33 zero_signal, Dec 30, 2013
  14. DougC123

    DougC123 Savant (1,186) Aug 21, 2012 Connecticut

    Where do you live?
     
    #34 DougC123, Dec 30, 2013
  15. casacola

    casacola Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Florida

    North FL
     
    #35 casacola, Dec 30, 2013
  16. casacola

    casacola Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Florida

    I purchased a very clean 1 owner bev air single door with offset tower and sliding door in the stainless top
     
    #36 casacola, Dec 31, 2013
  17. zero_signal

    zero_signal Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2013 New Jersey

    the club model?
     
    #37 zero_signal, Dec 31, 2013
  18. casacola

    casacola Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Florida

    Not sure. The tower is on the far left and there is a sliding door on top
     
    #38 casacola, Dec 31, 2013
  19. zero_signal

    zero_signal Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2013 New Jersey

    yeah sounds like the bm23-c club top model.Only thing that stinks about that model is the size of the drip tray. especially if you upgrade to a double faucet tower..

    Is this it?
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    #39 zero_signal, Dec 31, 2013
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  20. casacola

    casacola Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2013 Florida

    That's it. Dual faucets are nice but I think I'm keeping it a single as I'm buying half barrels. I like the top door because I can store my bud light chaladas in there and crown. The previous owner only put four kegs through it, still has its original co2 tank still half full. All the lines are clean and its been upgraded to stainless. I have two of everything including two regulators, one is a micromatic stainless regulator. Came with a keg shell and cleaning kit too. I also got the owners manual, receipts and warranty card. The compressor is spotless, not a dent or scratch on the top or fridge. I paid $350 for everything

    Best part is I'm not serving bottles tonight. I am on my way to pick up a keg of mile marker.
     
    #40 casacola, Dec 31, 2013
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