Kegco K309B-2 Kegerator
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To those who argue that it will never fit, I say: Never rule out the possibility of something. Right now, I'm using two quarter-slims. All you have to do is raise the front one by 2 inches (which will necessitate the use of a low-profile coupler on top) and it will fit. For proof, I'll attach a photo to the item.
The fan will continue to run until the temperature you specify has been reached.
Two taps and one regulator were included in my package. So there's one regulator with two blue lines, one for each tap, coming out of it. Then there are two leads from each tap to the pour grass.
When the door is shut, you won't be able to hear anything. Mine is in our mudroom, right next to the kitchen, and we can't hear it because it's in there. If you open the door, you can hear the fan blowing cold air, but that's all there is to it. I really like mine and wouldn't recommend anyone else's.
Selected User Reviews For Kegco K309B-2 Kegerator
This is my first foray into kegerator ownership. I believe that owning one is a rite of passage for the men in my family, so I'm no stranger to operating, cleaning, and emptying these. Many members of my family have custom-built units that were converted refrigerators or standard Home Depot/Cosco units that could only hold a single standard-sized keg or pony. There will be no kegs that are too big. br>br>My specifications were that it could hold any type of keg I wanted or two smaller kegs. I also wanted to put this under a bar (it's not enclosed on the sides, so there's plenty of room for the compressor to breathe) and this unit is perfect for that. br>br>I can keep a 1/6th barrel of hard cider for my wife and a 1/4 slim barrel of something else for myself inside. PROS: br>br> br> In comparison to many other kegerators, this one is quite large. I can fit three large kegs or two smaller ones (I've heard it can fit three 1/6th barrels, but I haven't tried it). br> br> br> br> br> It cools down faster than many of the other residential kegerators I've seen. Most of my beers are best served at a temperature of 34 to 35 degrees. br> br> br> br> br> a double Built-in fan allows you to run two kegs at the same time. It is critical to have a fan to circulate air. Otherwise, the kegerator's cold air condenses at the bottom. br> Includes everything you'll need, including a CO2 tank, regulator, couplers, tower, and two taps. If you plan on bringing in some imports, you may need to purchase additional couplers; I ended up purchasing a Euro/S Type coupler. CONS: br>br> br> The inside fan is a little louder than I'd like, and it sounds like it's rattling when it turns on. The compressor is overshadowed by the fan inside. br> Now that I'm older, I drink a lot more beer. Having beer on hand and keeping it cold at all times. I've noticed that I'm drinking more and entertaining more guests. You're only lying to yourself if you think you'll save money.
At home, there's no difference between keg and bottle beer. The real savings, I believe, come from fewer trips to the neighborhood bar. (And there will be no more bottles to discard or recycle! )br>br>It takes a lot of patience to master the art of balancing CO2 pressure and temperature in order to cut-down on CO2 emissions. sunk into the foam br>br>Keep in mind that some CO2 canister exchange locations will not accept the red-colored canisters. There is a colored CO2 canister that comes with the unit, so you'll need to spend about $50. It will cost you an extra $100 to set up CO2. br>br>In the last four months that I've had it, we've had about four inches of snow. It's getting a good workout with six of the sixth barrels and four quarter barrels of beer. br>br>Excellent workmanship. It does exactly what it says. br>br>Watch YouTube videos to learn how to set it up and troubleshoot problems. There are quite a few of them around. br>br>Note: If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words "creative The following combinations will work with the cooler: br>1 quarter barrel of beer and a sixth barrel of beer (or)br>2 sixth barrels of beer (or)br>1 half barrel (full keg) of beer While 2 quarter barrels of beer might close the door, I wouldn't recommend it (and the manufacturer doesn't support it) because the door barely seals. br>br>Also, right away, I swapped out the stock-in auto-cleaning spouts I'm glad I took the time to finish them.
It's simple to follow the directions. The unit was in perfect condition when it arrived. The Good: It comes with a drip tray. br>br>The Bad: It does not come with a drip tray. br>br China produces all of the components. The draft beer faucet and lever are both made of poor quality materials. The faucets included with this $1000 model are not stainless steel, and they frequently freeze after a few beer pulls. I was on the verge of breaking the shank trying to get the rap to open. My temperature is set at 38 degrees, and if the lines are too close to the back of the unit, they freeze, preventing beer from flowing. Even when it's 38 degrees outside. br>br>Buy genuine stainless steel faucets from a different supplier. Check your lines and keep them away from the unit's back inside.
I had to replace my CO2 four times in a month, and each time I tested the lines for a leak, I discovered it was the cheap regulator. To be honest, I'm not blown away by the overall product; it's essentially a glorified refrigerator with a digital display. I'm doubting the temperature's accuracy because there's ice on the inside and it's set at 38 degrees. Not all of the parts were provided, either; for example, I had to go out and buy more hose clamps because they only provided one! Having said that, the tap itself is well-insulated, though the lines aren't long enough for some beers, in my opinion. In my case, I have Stella and Blue Moon, and the Blue Moon is giving me trouble. I'm not sure if it was because of the low-cost regulator they sent or because the line was too short. I just received a new regulator, so I'll see if that fixes the problem.