Hello. So I've decided to finally get a kegerator. I'm new to the kegerator game, so I have been doing some research. I have narrowed it down to two models: Beverage-Air BM23-2 Summit SBC635MBITWIN With the Summit, what would I need(if anything) to upgrade to ensure that everything functions properly? At a low $1125 price tag, is it worth it? When it comes to the Beverage-Air, Is the ~$1600 price tag warranted, or would it need some upgraded parts, as well? Also, what will I need to buy to get it going that doesn't generally come with it? I'm wanting to run two 1/6 barrels at a time which is why I am wanting the dual faucet models. Also, It will just be one going in my home bar in the garage, to give an idea of the use it will get. Thanks in advance!
If you have the extra money to spend on the Bev Air with out a doubt go that route. Here are some +/- -BevAir has a stainless top with built in drain/summit Formica top with plastic lift off drain. -Bevair has a commercial compressor and refrigeration system made in usa/summit is made in a foreign country with import components and smaller unknown brand compressor. -Bevair has a blower system to circulate cold air including a blower hose to tower/ summit has a gravity coil that cold air drops off of. Nothing to circulate with out customizing. -Bevair has galvanized metal walls with stainless floor/summit is a plastic interior. Bevair has a 3yr warranty and 5yr compressor warranty/ summit I'm not sure about except I know summit sucks to talk to on phone. I can say though if you don't want to spend the extra coin on Bevair , summit is the next best choice.
Get the best regulator you can get. I would also start with 10 ft of beer line (per keg) to avoid possible foaming issues with the shorter line it comes with. And get 2 Perlick 630SS faucets. You also need co2 tank, and keg couplers depending on what kind of beer you will drink. D & S are most common, but check/google for list per coupler. Finally, get a good temperature gauge for dialing in actual beer temp. Knowing about balancing your system is key to hassle-free (non-foaming) beer drinking. There are many threads on it.
