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Offline mikegraham

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frozen kegs
« on: February 22, 2016, 08:04:38 PM »
so i went to get a beer from my new keg fridge i set up and both kegs were frozen. may have to get an external temperature controller any recommendations on brand 

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Re: frozen kegs
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2016, 08:26:29 PM »
If you're using a fridge it might be as simple as adjusting the dial inside, my kegerator is at the warmest setting and it still keeps my beer a little too cold.

When I was using a chest freezer before it died I made a pretty simple STC-1000 from ebay for $15. Theres about a million guides online that would do a better job explaining than me.

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Re: frozen kegs
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2016, 08:28:37 PM »
If you're using a fridge it might be as simple as adjusting the dial inside, my kegerator is at the warmest setting and it still keeps my beer a little too cold.

When I was using a chest freezer before it died I made a pretty simple STC-1000 from ebay for $15. Theres about a million guides online that would do a better job explaining than me.
ya just got the new fridge and i think i set it too cold the kegs are out and not damaged. went to canadian tire and got a fridge thermometer

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Re: frozen kegs
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2016, 09:00:07 PM »
Are the kegs frozen or just the lines?

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Re: frozen kegs
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2016, 09:29:08 PM »
The kegs

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Re: frozen kegs
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2016, 09:30:28 PM »
1 was 1/4 full the other was 1/2 full

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Re: frozen kegs
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2016, 09:04:09 AM »
I've had my lines freeze on me before when they were too close to the cold air port on my fridge.
At least your kegs arnt damaged...

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Re: frozen kegs
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2016, 04:36:39 PM »
Think I figured out the thermostat in the fridge it's at 2 to 3 c now