Hi there,
I've decided to upscale and add another corny to my set up. There's just never enough is there. Anyway, to do this, the Co2's going to have to get relegated to outside of the fridge meaning I'm going to need to drill another hole in my beloved kegorator.
I'd rather drill through the side but this scares the sh*t out of me. I can't find a schematic so wondered if anyone could tell me to stop being so soft and get my drill out. I'd drill through the metal skin & probe before going straight through, that sound like a goer?
This is my lovely fridge: Beko TLS480
Worst case scenario, I'll go through the door again at the bottom.
Thanks in advance.
Nigel
Post #2 made 13 years ago
Nigel,
It scares me also. I have my C02 in the fridg because I have the room inside not outside? I do remember something about mixing a solution of flour or corn starch with water and painting the outside of the refrigerator. When the fridge runs the cool freon running in the coils will show themselves in a pattern in the painted outside walls? I may have read it on the internet or saw it on YouTube? Good luck!
It scares me also. I have my C02 in the fridg because I have the room inside not outside? I do remember something about mixing a solution of flour or corn starch with water and painting the outside of the refrigerator. When the fridge runs the cool freon running in the coils will show themselves in a pattern in the painted outside walls? I may have read it on the internet or saw it on YouTube? Good luck!
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV
http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV
http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
-
- SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From United States of America
-
Post #3 made 13 years ago
I used a bulkhead type fitting through the collar.This way I can disconnect and reconnect at will without opening the keezer.
I got this from my supplier
http://hopdawgs.ca/Equipment/Brewing-ga ... uct_id=270
I got this from my supplier
http://hopdawgs.ca/Equipment/Brewing-ga ... uct_id=270
Last edited by Lylo on 07 Dec 2012, 00:56, edited 2 times in total.
AWOL
Post #4 made 13 years ago
I was going to suggest the collar route but Nigel has an upright fridge.
WWBBD?
-
- SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From United States of America
-
Post #5 made 13 years ago
Although this fitting will allow a much smaller hole if he was planning to fit a quick disco thru the hole.
Or lay the fridge on its back like I think they do down under. 
Or lay the fridge on its back like I think they do down under. AWOL
Post #6 made 13 years ago
Why does that seem like it's something to do with sex. 
Keep on the subject of beer! We are all influenced to much by PP!
Keep on the subject of beer! We are all influenced to much by PP!
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV
http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV
http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
-
- SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From United States of America
-
Post #7 made 13 years ago
nigel, one easy way to work out where your refrigerant lines are is to open the fridge door and let it run for about twenty minutes or so. (Leaving the door open will keep it running). By that time, you will be able to feel lines of heat along the side of the fridge. Where there is a hot line, don't drill!
If you have found the above or anything else of value on BIABrewer.info, consider supporting us by getting some BIPs!
-
- SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From Australia
-
Post #9 made 13 years ago
if you mist some water onto the side with a spray bottle it will show up easier also. The water runs away from the warmer coils and after 20 minutes will be completely evaporated, but it will sit in the colder (line free) areas.PistolPatch wrote:
nigel, one easy way to work out where your refrigerant lines are is to open the fridge door and let it run for about twenty minutes or so. (Leaving the door open will keep it running). By that time, you will be able to feel lines of heat along the side of the fridge. Where there is a hot line, don't drill!
When you're ready to drill, Just drill in until youve gone through the outer skin and then stop. Get a piece of wire or a sharp screwdriver and push gently into the foam. If there are lines in the way you should be able to feel them. I usually get some long nose pliers and pull out all the foam I can, this way you can dig through to the inner skin rather than drill. Once you've confirmed there's nothing in the way you can get the drill out again and finish the hole.
Last edited by Aces high on 09 Dec 2012, 20:24, edited 2 times in total.
Post #10 made 13 years ago
I use these:
Last edited by thughes on 09 Dec 2012, 23:29, edited 2 times in total.
WWBBD?
-
- SVA Brewer With Over 100 Brews From United States of America
-
My wife took mine away. 