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humpadilo
1st Kit
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Portable Dual Kegerator
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November 14, 2013, 03:18:05 pm »
So, I wanted to make a cool portable kegerator for my 5 gallon cornies. I have seen the trash can method with ice, but I wanted a more personal kegerator. So I got the idea to use a 15 gallon roller cooler. My issue was that the kegs were way to tall for it. So I put on an extension, insulated it up, and put two holes for the tap. Right now I have picnic taps connected, but I am planning on putting real taps on soon. It fits two 5 gallon cornies pretty snuggly. Just add ice or frozen water bottles and it stays cold for a long time. I took it out to the lake for about 4 hours and the temp was perfect the entire time. I also use the CO2 cartridges just to push the beer. Just a short burst as the level goes down. I added a chalkboard so I can write what is in each keg also.
I am really happy with this and I think it looks really cool! What do you guys think?
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klickitat jim
I must live here
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Re: Portable Dual Kegerator
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November 14, 2013, 03:44:50 pm »
Nice! Before summer I'm going to build one out of cedar lined with styrofoam sheeting.
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gymrat
Brewmaster
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Ralph's Brewery
Re: Portable Dual Kegerator
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November 14, 2013, 04:25:22 pm »
Very nice. I just did the trash can thing.
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Ralph's Brewery
Topeka, KS
Slowbrew
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The Slowly Losing IT Brewery in Urbandale, IA
Re: Portable Dual Kegerator
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November 15, 2013, 05:45:58 am »
I built a single keg unit basically the same way. I didn't build the box for on top but once you get going there isn't any beer in the top of the keg anyway. 8^)
It works great and lasted for many years. Your design looks very nice.
When you add the tap handles don't forget to put on some kind of drip tray.
Paul
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duboman
Senior Brewmaster
Posts: 1578
Re: Portable Dual Kegerator
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November 15, 2013, 03:24:12 pm »
Nice job, might have to build me one of those over the winter. Give me something to do along with brewing beer!
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Peace....Love......Beer......
The Commune Brewing Company-Perfecting the craft of beer since 2010
gmac
Brewmaster General
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London, Ontario
Re: Portable Dual Kegerator
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November 26, 2013, 04:54:46 pm »
Very nice. I like the re-purposed cooler handle/upper support. Good thought.
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