How to Rate Keg Refrigerators
When putting together a home bar or lounge, few accessories can tie the whole thing together like a keg refrigerator. These cooling storage units deliver a frosty brew through a tap, just like at a real bar. To avoid paying more than you need to, you'll need to know how to look for and rate a keg refrigerator to meet your needs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Consider how precise the internal temperature of the keg refrigerator can be. An adjustable temperature control can help ensure that your kegs are kept at the perfect serving temperature. Choose a keg refrigerator with the most precise temperature control with the widest range of settings.
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Rate the keg refrigerators by energy consumption. Having a keg fridge will increase your electricity bills, which can be limited by choosing an efficient model. Look for an "Energy Star" certification on the packaging administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy that indicates it as an energy-saving appliance. Analyze the cost/benefit status of energy consumption versus its features and overall utility.
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Choose a keg refrigerator based on storage capacity. Depending on the height, width and depth, the keg fridge will be able to accommodate different sizes and amounts of kegs. Base your storage needs on the most common types of kegs you will use from full barrels to pony kegs. Consider a more voluminous fridge to keep multiple types or brands of beer frosty and on tap.
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Rate the keg refrigerator by its durability. Not all fridges have equally lasting materials, so it's important to find one that will last. Investigate the parts used for connecting the keg to the tap as well as its outside material. Look for longer warranties, which tend to indicate a longer life span and protects against premature failures.
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Consider the benefits of additional features. Some premium keg fridges come with helpful, albeit more expensive, features. Consider the number of taps on the fridge to avoid manually switching the lines for a different beer. Look for fridges with external gauges to help you monitor the internal temperature or CO2 pressure.
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Tips & Warnings
When buying used keg refrigerator, request an equipment demonstration to ensure proper functionality.
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