Undercounter kegerator

[DCBC]

I recently bought an undercounter kegerator to go in a buffet/bar we had built. On the consumer level, Summit is probably your most reasonably priced bet. However, getting 3 five gallon corny kegs in there probably isn't going to happen. Two is no problem though.

The only difference is that the built in model has a fan that blows Ir across the coils. You'll also need to get some pvc pipe to bridge the gap between the kegerator and the counter. I think it's 1.25" schedule 40. Just cut it so that it sticks up slightly higher than the counter. Then caulk it in place in the hole in the top of the kegerator. By the way, cutting that hole in the brand new countertop (or at least getting it lined up) was scary. That's why I had someone else do it.

On the higher/commercial end, there is probably plenty of under counter models that will accommodate 3 kegs. But, as you have probably seen, they're pricey. They're also pretty noisy when the fan kicks on. However, now that I have it set up, I wouldn't want it any other way.

[cosmo]

I am putting in a simiar undercounter kegerator. There is a 2" PVC pipe going between the fridge and the counter top and tower. With forced cold air to the top of the tower, does the PVC pipe need to be insulated some how? There is about a 1/2" gap between the top of the fridge and the countertop. It is outside in my covered patio and I live in FL where it is 95F and 99% humidity most of the year. I'm worried that condensation will form on the pipe. Will this be a problem? How can it be avoided? Any Ideas?

[DCBC]

I am putting in a simiar undercounter kegerator. There is a 2" PVC pipe going between the fridge and the counter top and tower. With forced cold air to the top of the tower, does the PVC pipe need to be insulated some how? There is about a 1/2" gap between the top of the fridge and the countertop. It is outside in my covered patio and I live in FL where it is 95F and 99% humidity most of the year. I'm worried that condensation will form on the pipe. Will this be a problem? How can it be avoided? Any Ideas?

Sorry for the ridiculously late, and probably useless as a result, reply. I put some stick on insulation on my pvc gap filler piece simply to try to reduce any heat loss in a space where hot air was already existent due to its being recirculated by the fan on the coils on the back of the fridge. I have not noticed any condensation in the years after installation.

[TimmyR]

DCBC - that looks fantastic. Well done. Next house I hope to do that. Either under-counter or brew-room behind bar and wall taps.

[DCBC]

Thanks. It has been great! We are fortunate to have the number of a good cabinet maker who can interpret my MS Paint line art pretty well.

I have had the same luck with a local welder who has built two brew stands for me.