Need advice on choosing a compact fridge for a kegerator.

[pyrite]

I'm going to buy a compact fridge in the next couple days to turn into a kegerator.  You're advice would be much appreciated.  I have the supplies for either attaching two standard faucets directly on the door, or a dual faucet tower on top of the fridge.

My concern is that often these compact fridges have the freezer compartment located on the top portion of the fridge.  If I drill through the top to install the beer tower will I mess the fridge up?

Should I just attach faucets directly on the door instead of installing a tower?

Below are some compact fridges I'm considering. Any fridge model suggestions would be appreciated.

http://www.amazon.com/Danby-DAR125SLDD-4-4-cu-ft-Refrigerator/dp/B0052F5NB4/ref=sr_1_71?s=appliances&ie=UTF8&qid=1325816349&sr=1-71
  
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202665763/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Frigidaire+-+4.4+Cu.+Ft.+Compact+Refrigerator+-+Silver/9723554.p?id=1218159867701&skuId=9723554

[bluesman]

I have a beer fridge in my garage where I can keep two beers on tap. I like it because it has a freezer to store my hops and it also happens to be in my garage where I brew. I used two Perlick SS faucets right throught the door as shown.

[euge]

Haier does make a kegerator fridge. The beauty of it is there is no hump to deal with and there is already a hole for a tower. Pricey but may be on craigs list.



Myself? I have a Sanyo 4912 and it will hold two cornies. Has not given me a single problem in over 4 years. Given the choice again I would spring for the Haier. It'll hold a full 15.5 gallon keg I believe...

[chezteth]

I also have a Sanyo 4912.  It has worked very well for me.  It does not have the freezer compartment at the top like most compact fridges do.  Before I bought it I was going to add taps into it.  After I bought it I didn't really feel like drilling into a nice, new fridge.  I just use picnic faucets on the kegs I put in there.

[euge]

...Before I bought it I was going to add taps into it.  After I bought it I didn't really feel like drilling into a nice, new fridge.  I just use picnic faucets on the kegs I put in there.

Same here. So I've been using cobra taps the entire time...lol

Now it's just a sticky fridge- no longer new.

[pyrite]

Thanks guys.  I will look into the Sanyo 4912. However, bluesman that fridge looks appealing. Very nice!

[mwdoher]

http://youtu.be/XV8Pb7d5nZI

I think there's some really good advice on this video if you do choose to drill.  This fridge seems to be the favorite!

[passlaku]

Do a Craigslist search for a Sanyo.  You can get those for about $120 from a surly college student. 

Check out this thread for directions on how we did it:
http://forum.northernbrewer.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=32522