Kegarator users: mounting a gas manifold

[hoppyscotty]

Hi all, after getting through a couple of cheap fridges off FB marketplace to convert to kegarators I've finally decided to 'invest' in a proper kegarator, so got a basic Kegland X that can take 4 19 litre kegs. I've also got a 6 keg manifold...I usually use 9 litre corny kegs so can fit upto 8 kegs in there so can easily supply my 4 taps and have a couple of 9 litre kegs conditioning.

The manifold body is made from extruded aluminium and has some mounting holes. I would like to screw directly into the inside LHS of the kegarator. I'm assuming there are no cooling coils inside the side walls as there isn't in a normal larder fridge? Anyone done this with their kegarator?

Thanks.

 

[YeastFace]

If you're not on the Kegland Facebook Group (and have Facebook) it's worth joining as there's lots of discussion and advice on things like this.

Most seem to mount a manifold outside the fridge (either on the rear using the existing holes for the Co2 cyinder holder, using command strips; or attaching to a nearby wall), and I've seen one comment that there are condenser tubes in the sides of the fridge.

 

[hoppyscotty]

Ah OK will do. The walls are very thin so not much space for cooling coils and decent level of insulation but I want to be sure. Just don't fancy having to find a way to pass six different gas lines into the fridge somehow, defeats the object of using a manifold in the first place. I created a manifold with gas line and lots of JG fittings but being 100% confident its totally sealed is impossible and I have emptied a gas bottle..luckily it was pretty much empty anyway but there clearly was a leak somewhere.

Think I'll just get some super strong double sided tape maybe.

 

[gyurmaember]

Ah OK will do. The walls are very thin so not much space for cooling coils and decent level of insulation but I want to be sure. Just don't fancy having to find a way to pass six different gas lines into the fridge somehow, defeats the object of using a manifold in the first place. I created a manifold with gas line and lots of JG fittings but being 100% confident its totally sealed is impossible and I have emptied a gas bottle..luckily it was pretty much empty anyway but there clearly was a leak somewhere.

Think I'll just get some super strong double sided tape maybe.

You can pass 6 lines easily. Mine hanging on the side on cable ties, awaiting for a permanent solution.

 

[hoppyscotty]

Ok will give that a go then. The manifold is bulkier than I expected too so gives me a bit more room.

 

[gyurmaember]

Ok will give that a go then. The manifold is bulkier than I expected too so gives me a bit more room.

Thanks for the idea, using the screws for the bracket, a long overdue job has been done today, plus I've added my new secondary regulator. Now testing it for leaks.

 

[hoppyscotty]

Looks like you’re sorted. Just to confirm I did email Kegland about screwing a manifold into the side of the unit and they said it was a big no no as the sides do indeed contain coolant lines so are different to normal domestic fridges where I have drilled holes and screwed stuff to the sides Willy nilly. Glad I checked but screwing up a £30 Facebook market place fridge is different to a new kegarator.