Two Types of Kegerator Conversion Kits
Although there are many variations of Kegerator Conversion Kits, kits can be divided into two categories – Door Mount Conversion Kits and Tower Conversion Kits.
Door Mount Conversion Kits - Beer is dispensed from a faucet mounted on the door. Door Mount Conversion kits are the most common and most practical because the design allows for easy access to storage of additional cans or bottles in the refrigerator. With this kit you won’t have to sacrifice the rest of your refrigerator.
Tower Conversion Kits - Beer is dispensed from a tower mounted on the counter top installation. Tower Conversion kits are ideal for people looking for the at home bar look. With a little ingenuity you can have your beer tower emerging from anywhere – your kitchen counter top, your outdoor barbecue even from the desk in your office.
Refrigerators: Buy New, Buy Used
This is a difficult question to answer, but one you’ll need to resolve before you purchase a refrigerator for your kegerator. If you’ve already got a fridge, you’re in the clear. However, most of us don’t have spare refrigerators lying around waiting to become kegerators. There are two options in this scenario – buy a new refrigerator or buy a used refrigerator. This used to be like buying a new or used car, new cars are more expensive, but also more reliable and used cars are inexpensive and much more affordable.
Today, however, the cost of electricity has made this question slightly more difficult. Yes, you can still save money buying a used refrigerator, but deciding to buy a new refrigerator can save you money in the long run. Today’s refrigerators use about one-third the energy of fridges that are just 10 years old. If you’re trying to keep costs down on your electric bill, consider a new refrigerator. If you’re looking to save money over a longer period of time, buy a new fridge.
Kegerator Components – What You Need for Your Kegerator
Here’s a list of the essential parts you will need to build your own kegerator. If the conversion kit you’re purchasing doesn’t have these parts, you are buying from the wrong business. Make sure you’re kit has all of these components before you make your purchase.
· CO2 Cylinder
· Gas Regulator
· CO2 Pressure Line
· Keg Coupler - Keg Tap
· Beer Faucet -Beer Tap
· Beer Shank
Beer Line