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The Kenmore Elite Kegerator
The refrigerator I bought is 4.9 cu feet and is the model
#564-95499400 Black Kenmore Elite. This refrigerator is the perfect
size in which to fit two 5 gallon soda kegs. I purchased two
chrome plated brass keg faucets with stainless steel levers and a
drip tray and added them to the front of the keg. The faucets have
chrome plated shanks and installation is as simple as drilling two
one inch holes. This is a front view that exhibits the
refrigerator in all its glory. It is considerably more convenient
to pull a pint from the front of the fridge rather than continuing
to open it every time. It is also easier on the refrigerator due
to the fact that the compressor doesn't need to run as often.
I fabricated the tap handles and rack rails from brass using a
metal lathe. |
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Faucet Back Plate
Because I found the beer faucets to be a bit
wobbly after the initial installation, I decided to make a simple
wooden back plate. It is merely a 1/2" piece of wood with two one
inch holes drilled in it. The center of each faucet hole is
approximately 9 3/8" from each edge of the fridge. This puts
the center of each faucet about 2 1/2" away from each other. |
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CO2 Tank
It is a little cramped in this refrigerator but
it is still possible to have a Carbon Dioxide tank inside with the
two kegs. I found an idea on the Internet that involved
building a shelf in the back. If you look closely at the
picture to the right, the shelf rests on a ledge in the back of
the fridge and has a single leg consisting of a dowel that keeps
it from tipping forward. The fit is pretty tight and I am
very confident that the shelf can hold the weight of the 5 pound
tank. Carbon Dioxide exits the tank and enters a simple
distribution manifold that allows the gas to be split between the
two kegs. |
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Kegs in Place
Here is a picture of the two kegs and Carbon
Dioxide tank in the refrigerator. It is a tight fit but
everything squeezes in. What could be cooler than to have two kegs
of your favorite home brewed beer on tap at your house? I
can't think of anything. For more information about the
cornelius kegs, refer to my Kegs page. |
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