Comments on: Kegerator Upgrade

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Umm…the site seems to have been taken down.
Need some advice though. If you were in college all over again and had to choose a method of keg storage for a 4 month period, what would be your choice? Remember that being a college student involves not having money to throw around…

By: Samuel

Samuel — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Get a Trash Can, wrap it liberally with bubble wrap or foam padding for insulation, place the keg inside, and surround with ice. For ease of replacing meted ice, drill a hole in the bottom of the can and plug with a stopper. Of course, you still have to worry about presurizing the sucker, and that will require a CO2 tank and regulator, which will run about $100 altogether. Then you need the tap- ~$30. Do not use a Bronco pump- that will contaminate the beer with room air filled with beer-loving bacteria.

By: yarnold

yarnold — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

forget all that “science” crap, Sam – why not just steal one?

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks for the advice guys.
I like the part about the trash bin and drain. What is wrong with manually pumping the keg? I know its supposed to be hard, but my labor is free whereas $100 definitely isn’t.
Bronco pump? Very useful to know.

And finally, and most importantly: choice of beer. I’m thinking that my personal favorites Guinness and Murphy’s would not be very popular whereas Thad’s favorite Coors Light is both less alcoholic and tastes like nothing. So let’s here some ideas!

By: SAFW

SAFW — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Maybe I should rephrase my warning:

Do not use a Bronco pump- it works by pumping room air, filled with air-borne bacteria, into the keg. It’ll pressurize the keg, but if you intend to drink from the keg for more than a few days, you’ll be disappointed. I’m talking real stank here.