@jlashombjr Жыл бұрын
You can add a long section of coiled hose inside of the fridge to the water in line. When water is pulled in it will pull the chilled water in that length of hose first. This is how the water dispenser in my old fridge served cold water. The only challenge is with mini-fridges not having the best temperature control to keep it above freezing, so I would be careful with thermostat and placement of hoses. Possibly some strategically placed insulation to keep the coldest area semi-isolated to the coil and thermostat.
@Rezendes Жыл бұрын
I'm currently working on a very similar setup minus the filter and add in a corny keg inside the fridge where the water first comes in so it can be cold when it enters the big mac. I wanted to ask you about the process of cutting a hole in the fridge and mainly what you used to seal it and how that experience went. Also I plan to detach the motor and run that outside the fridge to avoid damage from condensation. I've also seen suggestions to insulate the water lines in the fridge so they don't freeze, also on the outside to the dispenser to keep it as cold as possible. I'm also going to make a video overviewing my experience once I get it running. I have made I think every mistake you can on this and also I'm so surprised you got a big mac for $150, that's so cheap.
@seanmacdonald8476 Жыл бұрын
Interesting, I'm looking forward to hearing about your findings. Cutting the fridge sucks. I have some random $25 yard sale find but even with a brand new fridge I doubt you'll be able to find schematics on where the coolant lines are running. I would assume that they are basically everywhere. I used a dremel to cut into the sheet metal on the side and bent it back to see if i was safe or not. I was pretty delicate and still ended up knicking a copper line inside luckily it didn't blow. i just put duct tape around the sharp edges shoved the lines through and called it good. It could be done "better". As for the insulated lines, yes that is the main reason I cannot go colder. Perhaps larger line would be better although I am already using 1/4". Is there a product in mind you know of for line insulation?
@Rezendes Жыл бұрын
@@seanmacdonald8476 I'm working on figuring the rest out... I did hear something in a video saying make sure your water in line to the pump is Not 1/4", needs to be 3/8" or will prematurely kill the pump...
@Rezendes Жыл бұрын
@@seanmacdonald8476 Finally got around to making the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZjMd4OtfK6AeLM
@wild-radio7373 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Specialized1993 2 ай бұрын
What i don't like about the McCann's pump is the internal vanes are plastic, the vanes wear and from time to time you can see the plastic specs in the water. there is no filter that ive found to successfully filter under the 125 psi pressure produced post pump. Ive flushed the pump and tank multiple times and still have issues.
@colinolmstead6642 9 ай бұрын
Get a insulated tower it would dispense colder and water into a cold plate first. Would drasticly help
@seanmacdonald8476 9 ай бұрын
just a cold plate within the mini fridge?
@ckyoung187 10 ай бұрын
Problem with this is your getting warm water into the tank after use. Needs ice bath but can’t do it in a fridge.
@seanmacdonald8476 10 ай бұрын
This is addressed in the video. Obviously not ideal but it works perfectly fine for my personal use. You can daisy chain tanks to make the impact even less if you serve more frequently.
@alvinscott1331 Жыл бұрын
Thatnk you for the video. I have a couple of questions. 1. Are you doing any sort of insulation where you cut the hole to prevent the loss of refrigaration? 2. Do you know how minimum temp for the motor? Im wondering if the BigMac would function in a Keezer.
@seanmacdonald8476 Жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm not doing anything for extra insulation the hoses take up just about all the space. You could get messy with some spray foam as others have done but I just haven't. I do not know any specs regarding the motor and temperature sorry! With a little extra hose and some more fittings you can detatch the motor/pump and keep it externally
@awjone0 Жыл бұрын
I would like to know where you got the McCanns Big Mac for $150. Can't find it anywhere for under $600.
@seanmacdonald8476 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you're looking at new? I only ever intended to buy used and I got mine on ebay. There is currently one that looks refurbished on ebay for $275 shipped
@awjone0 Жыл бұрын
@@seanmacdonald8476 Have any issues with used/refurb?
@seanmacdonald8476 Жыл бұрын
@@awjone0 Nope, i think i even bought mine as for "parts only" since they never plugged it in to test it dry they couldn't say if it worked... so maybe that's why i got cheaper but the $275 really doesn't sound so bad if you're trying to get set up right now
@user-jo3ln8ce4m 10 ай бұрын
Great video! Can you share where you purchased the beverage hose from?
@seanmacdonald8476 10 ай бұрын
Thanks glad you have found it helpful. I used midwest beverage for the majority of it and found some other bev flex on ebay. For midwest this was what i got (1/4 ID x .457 OD Bev-Flex Series 170-04100 (100 ft))... I have since been told that a larger diameter hose (3/8) would be more appropriate to put less strain on the pump. Good luck
@chris415-a 11 ай бұрын
I need to find a soda handle, I keep beer taps
@anthonydellaragione81 6 ай бұрын
Did the Motor every give and issue in the refrigerator ? How long have you had it in the frig???
@seanmacdonald8476 6 ай бұрын
no problems no complaints. It's been in there for over a year
@dorofino 5 ай бұрын
Hi great job on your setup. quick question whats the brand and size of the fridge? is it 3.2cu?
@seanmacdonald8476 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! If i had to guess it's the 4.2 cubic foot size. Model is Danby. I'd recommend getting the carbonator first and then just finding the cheapest/free one on marketplace. Then be careful not to cut any refrigerant lines!
@dorofino 5 ай бұрын
@@seanmacdonald8476 Thank you for the tip! I also heard that putting the motor inside the fridge can cause heat and condensation. Have you had any problems with the motor in the fridge?
@seanmacdonald8476 5 ай бұрын
@@dorofino I have not had any issues however i live in a pretty dry climate.. if that makes a difference I do not know
@dorofino 5 ай бұрын
@@seanmacdonald8476 how long you have been having running for?
@seanmacdonald8476 5 ай бұрын
~20 months?@@dorofino
@dang2443 Жыл бұрын
Seems like it would have been way easier to just fill a corny keg with filtered water and carbonate that straight off your CO2 tank. Dispense it with tap just like a kegerator.
@seanmacdonald8476 Жыл бұрын
But then you would have to fill the keg like a plebeian. And you would need to be able to fit the corny keg in a refrigerator which would further limit your capacity. Easy is for wimps. Unlimited tap is for kings
@rkivuti 11 ай бұрын
I have to agree. I wanted to go the kegerator route as I had an extra mini fridge but it was too much work. After eating h fridge to keg conversions I would have to cut up the fridge so the keg would fit. Then have to replace the keg ever so often then wait for it to carbonate. This route is also cheaper depending on how much you pay for the carbonator. Thanks for the vid.
@dang2443 11 ай бұрын
@@rkivuti Apparently you are also an idiot. You don't have to buy a kegerator if you already have a mini fridge, and you don't have to "convert" anything,
@alexdecampos9889 Жыл бұрын
why not insulate tap hose
@seanmacdonald8476 Жыл бұрын
It's simply overkill IMO. I already use ice with my pours so any insulation on the tap would be negligible. Would it be the same in another setup? Who knows
@anthonydellaragione81 7 ай бұрын
What model tap is that ?
@seanmacdonald8476 7 ай бұрын
Becker squeeze valve 20-2231-90 I cannot find my invoice for where I bought it but see one on apex... may or may not be in stock