Keggermeister KM2800BK Kegerator Full-Size Single-Tap Beer Refrigerator and Dispenser, Black

• Full-size single-tap beer dispenser keeps beer fresh for up to 3 months
• Accommodates a full-size keg, pony keg, or 2 5-gallon kegs
• Adjustable temperature control; 3-sided chrome guard rail around top work surface
• Smooth-rolling casters; UL-approved for commercial use; CO2 bottle included
• Measures 25 by 21 by 49 inches

The Keggermeister Kegerator comes packaged in double "double walled" boxes with a lot of Styrofoam packaging materials and materials. All of the minor components are neatly organized in a separate box inside of the Kegerator fridge. After removing all the pieces and laying them out, I began to read the instruction manual. The manual content is very clear and concise with well illustrated pictures on the assembly of the unit and pieces.The box was undamaged in shipping

Assembly is fairly simple, anyone with basic knowledge of hand tools should have no problem.It takes about 20-30 minutes to get it put together and running, the one thing I would advise any owner is to take your time and learn the pieces of the dispensing system while you assemble it. This is critical in understanding how everything works in order to be able to trouble shoot any issues should they arise.

The unit comes with a 2.5lb C02 tank that I was able to get filled up for less than ten bucks. I recommend a local paint ball shop since they are better equipped to fill this size of tanks up. Welding supply shops also work.

Once everything is assembled and it was plugged in it turned right on and gave a silent hum as if to let me know it was on. Even with the compressor cycling on and off it still maintains a very minimal noise level.

After allowing the refrigerator to operate with no keg in it for 24 hours I decided to give it a test drive.The first keg used was a Full Keg of Budlight. After letting the Keg sit and cool in the Kegerator for another 24 hours it was time for the first pour which resulted in nothing but foam.After doing a bit of trouble shooting I realized I had opened the valve on the C02 tank all the way for max flow. This resulted in over pressurizing the keg. To fix this I closed the valve and adjusted the regulator to having it near closed. I then pulled the pressure release pin on the coupler releasing the built up C02 in the keg.The next glass I poured came out perfectly pure golden bliss with a decent layer of foam.

About 40 minutes layer I tried to fill up a pitcher of beer and was presented with a near perfect pour.This was more than enough of evidence that there was a consistent pressure and was at an optimal level for consistent pouring.

The exterior has a nice black matte finished that goes well with any décor. The chrome guardrail and stainless steel spout add a nice touch to the overall exterior of the unit. Cleanup is easy and was simple with just a bit of standard surface cleaner.I was also able to change out the tap handle with a standard Brewing Company handle.

Keg's that have been run through this unit: Pyramid Hefeweizen, Budlight, Budweiser, Dos Equis

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I ordered this this product three weeks ago and would give this ZERO stars if possible.The first one that shipped (7/19/10) to me had a defective spout that did not lock into place.I called amazon on Tuesday 7/20/10 and they were extremely helpful.Amazon had a new one shipped to me two days later on a Thursday 7/22/10. I Assembled the keggermeister on Friday 7/23/10, plugged it in on Saturday 7/24/10 to see if it worked...and it did!!!On Wednesday 7/28/10, I bought a keg of Dales Pale ale and had the CO2 tank filled and set the kegger to the "med" setting and put a few bottles of beer inside.By Friday 7/30/10 the CO2 tanked was completely empty because there was a leak in the hose, the bottles of beer were completely frozen, and the Dales pale ale tasted stronger then normal.I had the tank refilled on Saturday 7/31/10, replaced the hose, and turned the kegger all the way down to min.On Sunday 8/1/10, I went to go and get a beer and nothing came out...I thought that was kind of strange so I unhooked the keg to see if it was tapped and it seemed there was no beer left but still on the heavy side...so i left it outside and turned the kegger off.On Monday night 8/2/10 when I got home from work, I wanted to go and return the keg at the liqueur store, but when I picked it up, there was still beer...and ICE in it.So on the lowest setting on the kegger froze my beer!Today is Tuesday 8/3/10 and I am going to contact Amazon and return the keg.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!

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I bought the stainless version despite the negative reviews and I'm happy I did. I unpackaged the kegerator, which was a challenge because there was about 4 layers of cardboard/padding protecting it, and let it sit unplugged for about 12 hours since it was laid on its back. Read the directions, which dont give the best pictures but there are also some great vids on youtube, and had everything assembled within an hour. Came with a dual pressure regulator even though the directions show one, which is a huge plus. Comes with doubles of ALL O-rings and small parts

But you get what you pay for -

Tap on tower doesnt stick straight out at you (might be a fluke on mine. Its about a 4:00 spot)

Tower wont spin and lock if rubber gasket is used. Not a problem but it the principle of the matter

Max Cool temp is about 42*F

I'm happy with it and for less than $500 shipped to your door its a hard bargain to turn away

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I would give this zero stars if possible, this kegerator doesn't get below 40 degrees even on the max setting. My first keg i bought was a five gallon keg, half of it was easily wasted because of foam, then a few days later out of the blue i start getting perfect pours. I didn't adjust ANYTHING i had a glass of water at the bottom of the kegerator with a thermometer in it and it was still at 40 degrees, so i know that the temp inside didnt change. the psi was the same as well (according to the regulator that comes with the unit)So when i finished my first keg i bought my second one, waited 24 hours before using it and still got 100% foam, i have adjusted the co2 pressure numerous times, i cleaned the lines before i put my second keg in, yet the best pour i ever got was about 2/3s foam. The faucet on the tower is now loose as well and falling out of the tower. The keg coupler also leaks CO2 out of the pressure relief valve, causing my CO2 tank to last about a 1/3 as long as it should. There is nothing good i can say about this kegerator. Also when it first arrived the fridge door fell off, and the vinyl part on top of the kegerator hung down so low that it would prevent the door from closing, I had to stick pieces of cardboard under it so that the door could shut! This is just a kegerator with inferior parts. Waste of my money, I am now going to have to pay to replace the tower, faucet, lines, regulator, and buy an external temperature control that will override the kegerators thermostat so that the unit can get cold enough. I couldn't regret this purchase more.

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Doesn't keep pressure correctly.Had to get a new regulator with 2 guages on it. Keg and co2 tank barely fit inside. Waste of money.