How to Build a Kegerator

Q. Can my refrigerator maintain temperatures between 34°-38° Fahrenheight?
Draft beer is pasteurized, so it must be kept cold preferably 38°. Temperatures above 38° may cause the beer to become wild, turn sour, and cloudy. Draught beer should be consumed within 30-45 days, as it is not pasteurized and loses its original brewery fresh taste and aroma the older it gets.

Q. How much beer are in a Keg?
There are two keg sizes: the quarter barrel containing 7-3/4 gallons or approximately 3-1/2 cases of 12 ounce bottles or cans; the half barrel containing 15-1/2 gallons or approximately 7 cases.

Q. What tools will I need?

• 1/4" Electric Hand Drill
• 1/8" Drill Bit
• 1/4" Drill Bit, with long enough shank to reach through the refrigerator walls
• 1 1/8" Hole Saw
• Center Punch or a Nail
• Crescent Wrench, large enough to tighten a 1-1/8" lock nut
• Standard Screwdriver
• Hacksaw
• Measuring Tape

Q. How do I assemble the conversion kit?

Step 1: Drill Holes

1. Using the 1/4" bit, drill through the outer wall and into the inner wall. In this step, it is essential that the drill and the bit be held exactly horizontal to the floor, otherwise the faucet and shank will not be level.

2. Next, drill the outer wall within the 1-1/8" hole saw, and then drill the inside wall to provide a 1-1/8" hole through the refrigerator.

3. From the center line of the faucet hole, measure down approximately 10" and draw a line parallel to the floor. Center the drip tray (if you purchased one) holder under the faucet and alone the line. Mark the holes in the holder on the outer wall and drill with the 1/8" bit. Attach the holder with two of the sheet metal screws provided.

Step 2: Assemble and Connect Parts

1. Screw the black faucet knob onto the faucet
   

2. Attach faucet and shank to refrigerator door.
   

3. Attach beer line to shank using a furnished clamp. Attach the other end of beer line with hex nut to keg coupler.
   

4. Fasten the CO2 regulator to the CO2 tank, tightening the CO2 nut securely. Do not over tighten; over tightening may damage washer in stem of regulator
   

5. Attach one end of the air hose to the hose barb on the CO2 regulator, using one of the two snap clamps provided. (Use pliers to snap the clamp tight to assure that there is no gas leak.)
   

6. Place the CO2 cylinder and regulator inside one of the corners of the refrigerator. It is important that the cylinder be kept in an upright position to operate efficiently, using a chain or heavy cord if a wire rack is not provided.

   Fasten the other end of the red air line to the keg coupler using the remaining snap clamp.