Restoring an old refrigerator to kegorator status

I have an ancient Leonard refrigerator in the basement. It looks like crap, the door is slightly warped, but it seems to be (barely) working.

I would like to refurb this monster into a kegorator. But, I need some serious assistance as this is waaaay out of my experience. Does anyone have any recommendations for books or web sites that can get me started on a refurb?

TIA, hbchrist

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hugh
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Google is your friend:

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_Randal

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Randal

Yes, Google truly is my friend, but the links that it found for me were, much like the one you recommended, of no help whatsoever.

The site's author's kegorators are beautiful, but he spends no time detailing the preparation of the exterior, cleaning the interior, repairing warped doors, or the details of drilling and installing the list of parts he purchased.

Reply to
hugh

You don't repair warped refrigerator doors. You replace them.

Drilling through a fridge door is pretty straightforward, usually. Rubber grommets at both ends, standard tap fittings, standard drill bits (fridge doors aren't particularly hard).

If your fridge is in really bad repair, as in so bad you wouldn't use it as a fridge, it's not really useable as a kegerator either.

HTH. HAND.

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dgs

I hope I *can* replace this one. The Leonard brand was merged into Kelvinator in 1938, so parts will be iffy. The interior door lining is little more than freaking cardboard and I will bet $100 that the fibrous insulation is asbestos. That will have to come out.

I can't underscore my complete lack of practical knowledge, but your drilling tidbit is pretty good for me. That does help, thanks, and it pushes this project a step forward.

Thanks, hbchrist

Reply to
hugh

You asked for a link, I got you a link. That site shows you the finished product, has a detailed list of everything you need and even a link directly to BUY it.

If you need help in being told how to clean and repair fridges do yourself a favor and go pick up a purpose-built kegerator from Sams - cost is around $400.00 IIRC.

_Randal

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Randal

If its that old, what you save in not buying something more modern is wasted in excessive power use. If its got asbestos insulation, you should dispose of it - everyone knows of the dangers of asbestos. Its not stuff you want to muck about with, its deadly. FWI, I think you're wasting your time and putting yourself in a possible dangerous situation. Steve W.

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QD Steve

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