Anyone know how I can get, gain, or make a kegerator for my home bar, low cost?

don't really want to drop $500plus on a unit but I would really enjoy one for the upcoming football season to include in my home bar.Anyone know how I can get, gain, or make a kegerator for my home bar, low cost?
Well you have many options here.... not knowing what you Are willing to spend, may be hard to find the right match for you.



First....my local Wal-mart has them in stock for $388 , but on website they list for $488 , so not sure if my store reduced it to get rid of it or what... but try there first.



I bought my first kegerator through the classified ads in my home town (granted I lived in a college town, and they were common place) so In would suggest, if you live near a college town, check the classifieds online for one.



Check with your local Restaurant supply house....they often go to restuarant auctions and by used equipment. You may get lucky and they may have one.



Now this last option will depend... You can try and find an old frig someone is selling, and convert it over, but depending upon space you have, may not be practial..If it is..then you can drill hole through door, just need to by the coupler, valve stem, faucet, hoses, regulator and CO2 tank. This would be ideal if your wanting a 1/4 barrell... for pony kegs you can go with a smaller frig, but not a micro, they aren't wide enough. If you do decide to try and make one yourself,,, you will need to measure an empty keg and get the width of it. Then allow for an extra 4 inches in the width of your frig interior. It will need those 2 inches on either side to allow airflow, otherwise you are dealing with foamy beer. I suggest, the first 2 options first. If you make one your self, your still spending a lot of money for all the hoses, and other equipment necessary... Good luck and pour one for me when you get it:)
I would contact local restaurant supply stores, see if they have any that are used, refurbished, or can give you any leads on where to find one. Also check the wantads, Craigslist, and ebay, maybe you can find something cheap there.



Check around with local bars and pubs, alot of times they will get new systems and just store the old ones. They might be willing to cut you a deal on a nice system.



If all else fails, call around to beer stores and rental companies, see if anyone has one to rent or maybe rent to own. I know you can rent the kegs.



Hope this helps! :-)Anyone know how I can get, gain, or make a kegerator for my home bar, low cost?
I have one in my garage and never use it, buy the time you buy a keg and the CO2, it's cheaper to buy a case of beer. You have to clean the tap and lines all the time. It's a pain in the *** and then everyone wants to drink your beer and not pay for it.
www.kegworks.com best $ i ever spent cheers to ya!Anyone know how I can get, gain, or make a kegerator for my home bar, low cost?
Sometimes.... maybe at http://www.craigslist.com you can find a cheap, small, apartment size refrigerator. eBay has some stores that you can buy cheap parts like a regulator a pressure guage, hoses and taps. You might even get your friends to chip in parts, ca$h or labor since they will be reaping the benefits of the cold beer.



Have fun and GOOD luck.



Here's a couple of links to "Do it yourself kegerator" sites.