Mini fridge modification

Josh Hughes

Josh Hughes

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So....I can fit a 2.5 gallon keg in my mini fridge IF the freezer part wasn’t there. If I move the tray I gain over an inch. If I remove a few screws the entire freezer comes out and I gain another 3-4 inches. Would having the top as a freezer else to issues if I removed everything?
 
I'm not sure Josh i wonder if it runs on the same compressor or different line?
If no refrigerent lines I'd take it out for sure.

My thinking that your running it on a separate temp controller anyhow so dont matter if it's in there or not.
 
Not sure on that. I do not have a separate control for the freezer part though
 
I suspect the freezer coil is also keeping the fridge compartment cool. Got photos?
 
Had a few minutes
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Trialben said:
Yeah that looks permanent to me the refrigerant lines are running through it.
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If left the lines but removed the tray so I would have a freezer area would that cause a problem? It slides out for cleaning. Don’t want to freeze my regulator or faucet
 
Trialben said:
Yeah that looks permanent to me the refrigerant lines are running through it.
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Yup. You can't remove that.

The tray is just there to catch water when it defrosts, i would guess.
 
Moving the cold shelf is likely difficult. The refrigerant lines are almost certainly not flexible, nor with enough slack to be repositioned 4 inches higher.

As for freezing, an Inkbird temperature controller ($40 or less) will manage the temperatures for you.

One possibility would be to make a new 'door' and bit of cabinet. Imagine doubling the inside space with a 5-sided wooden box. Insulate with foam and you have what you need. Know any woodworking??
 
No woodworking knowledge. I’ll have just enough to fit the keg for storage so I may go ahead and order a 2.5 gallon keg and go from there
 
Yeah the lines run through it so not taking it out.
 
Ordered a new 2.5 gallon keg, it fits will use a picnic tap instead of a faucet. Or simply take it out each time I want a pint. I’ll use this as an extra fermenter when it doesn’t have a split batch from brewing with my buddy. So win/win.
 
Josh Hughes said:
Ordered a new 2.5 gallon keg, it fits will use a picnic tap instead of a faucet. Or simply take it out each time I want a pint. I’ll use this as an extra fermenter when it doesn’t have a split batch from brewing with my buddy. So win/win.
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Where'd you order the keg from? I've been looking around for used small batch kegs but they're hard to find.
 
That’s a real good deal. I read for dimensions, which is part of the reason I got a new one instead of used. I needed something the right height and width for both fitting in the fridge and a cooler when I use it to ferment. Of course these are supposed to be the same size so I may have shopped around in vain
 
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