Comments on: Learn How to Get Guinness on Tap at Home

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:39:36 +0000

Chaz - I just spoke with Justin, our other draft beer guru, because you bring up a very good point! One option that people try is to drill a hole in the unit and keep the gas tank on the outside. This isn't a great idea, however, because a warm air tank will create foamy beer. My sincere recommendation is to convert a fridge with a Guinness conversion kit instead. If you find an old fridge with 4.5 cu. ft. of space inside (best if the compressor isn't creating a bump inside the fridge) you'll have plenty of space to fit the 10lb nitrogen air tank. This is a cheaper way to get Guinness on tap and to make sure it pours properly. According to our customer service reps, nitrogen tanks don't usually come smaller than this 10lb size, so I think a conversion kit would be your best bet. Cheers, and keep me posted if I can help with anything else!

By: Chaz

Chaz — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:48:34 +0000

Thanks Hannah for the follow up to my questions. Can Keg Works offer a solution to my dilema with the N2 tank length? Do you sell one that will fit in the Guinness Kegerator? Any other options?

Cheers,

Chaz

By: Hannah

Hannah — Mon, 02 May 2011 14:22:00 +0000

Chaz – I passed your question along to our draft beer guru, Pete. Here’s his replies:

Q: Since the 10lb N2 tank is 20 inches in length, will it not fit in the Guinness Kegerator?
A: Correct, it will not fit.

Q: Also, can the complete kegerator be installed under a counter top like dishwashers are?
A: No, it cannot. Only kegerators specifically designed for undercounter use can be installed in an enclosed undercounter space.

Let me know if we can help with anything else!

By: Chaz

Chaz — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:21:17 +0000

Does the 10lb N2 tank you sell for Guinness use fit inside the Complete Draught Guinness Kegerator you sell? The Dimensions listed are: 20”H x 7”D but when reading the “questions to ask the gas dealer” it states: “This is why we do not include the air tank with our system. If you are purchasing your tank elsewhere, keep in mind that to fit inside the unit behind the keg, the tank must be no more than 19″ tall. If a taller tank is used, you will have to drill a hole in the side of the unit to pass the air line through and store the air tank outside.” Since the 10lb N2 tank is 20 inches in length, will it not fit in the Guinness Kegerator?

Also, can the complete kegerator be installed under a counter top like dishwashers are?

Thanks!

Charles

By: Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:02:02 +0000

Jaytheboot - you sure can! All you need is a Partial Guinness Conversion Kit, a nitrogen air tank and a keg of the good stuff. The great thing about the Guinness partial conversion kit is that it's not permanent, so you can go back to pouring domestic beer anytime.