Brand | SPT |
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Color | Stainless Steel and Black |
Product Dimensions | 10.71"D x 10.71"W x 16.93"H |
Special Feature | Thermoelectric Cooling, CO2 Pressure Control |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | Compact |
Specific Uses For Product | Home beer storage and serving |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home beer storage and serving |
Exterior Finish | Brushed |
Included Components | Mini Kegerator^CO2 Cartridge (3)^Heineken Connector (2)^User Manual^Connector Seal (6)^CO2 Connector (2)^Beer Tube (2)^Tube Seal Circle (4)^Keg Seal (2)^Cleaning Bottle |
Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Model Name | BD-0538 |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Package Type | Frustration-Free Packaging |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00876840014893 |
Manufacturer | Sunpentown |
UPC | 876840014893 |
Brand Name | SPT |
Model Info | BD-0538 |
Item Weight | 13.89 pounds |
Item model number | BD-0538 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Noise | 38 dB |
Installation Type | Free Standing |
Part Number | BD-0538 |
Form Factor | Stand Alone |
Special Features | Thermoelectric Cooling, CO2 Pressure Control |
Certification | No, certified frustration-free |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator & Dispenser
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Brand | SPT |
Color | Stainless Steel and Black |
Product Dimensions | 10.71"D x 10.71"W x 16.93"H |
Special Feature | Thermoelectric Cooling, CO2 Pressure Control |
Filter Type | Reusable |
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About this item
- Accepts standard 5 liter kegs and 5L Heineken mini kegs
- CO2 pressure control; Three (3) CO2 cartridges included
- Thermoelectric cooling technology
- LED temperature display; Adjustable temperature
- Stainless steel housing
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ASIN | B01AYO4QYM |
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3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #203,443 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #13 in Kegerators |
Date First Available | January 22, 2016 |
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In 1993, Sunpentown International (SPT) was founded on the ideal of distributing well trusted appliance brands that offer innovation, value and quality.
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SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator and Dispenser
Home Entertainment
This attractive countertop beer dispenser is perfect for home entertainment. Chills the beer within 19 to 21 hours and stores it at the optimum temperature of 36-39 degrees Fahrenheit.
Accepts standard 5L Kegs
Equipped with CO2 cartridge pressure system, this mini kegerator can keep your beer fresh and chilled up to 30 days. Accepts standard 5 liter kegs and 5L Heineken mini kegs (Heineken keg doesn't require CO2 cartridge.)
Specifications
Capacity: 5L kegs.
Input voltage: 110-120V / 60Hz.
Input power: 65W / 1A.
Power cord length: 4 ft.
Noise level: ≤38dB(A); (ambient noise ≤25dB(A)).
Temperature range : 36-53°F (2-12°C).
Unit Dimension: 10.71W x 16.3D x 16.93H in.
Package Dimension: 13 x 18 x 19 in.
Unit weight: 13.89 lbs.
Gross weight: 19 lbs.
Features and Functions
- Accepts standard 5 liter kegs and 5L Heineken mini kegs
- LED temperature display
- CO2 pressure control
- Adjustable temperature
- Three (3) CO2 cartridges included
- Thermoelectric cooling technology
- Stainless steel housing
- Removable water drip tray for easy clean up
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Customers find the coffee maker easy to set up and use. They like the beer content. However, some customers find the noise level too loud, leakage issues, and value for money concerns. There are mixed opinions on functionality, temperature control, and build quality.
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Customers find the coffee maker easy to set up and use. Keg changes are quick and easy due to the disconnects used.
"...However, quick disconnects are used, so keg change is quick and easy...." Read more
"...The set-up was incredibly easy...." Read more
"It was fairly easy to setup and use...." Read more
"The included instructions are worthless but the operation is fairly simple to figure out...." Read more
Customers like the beer content. They say it pours a perfect glass of beer, is great if you love Heineken, and is a great mini keg cooler. It's okay to re-use kegs and decant the beer you like from cans, growlers, and bottles.
"...6. It's ok to re-use kegs and decant the beer you like from cans, growlers and bottles you like...." Read more
"Pours a perfect glass of beer!" Read more
"I'm sure it's great if you love Heineken, but we couldn't find other kegs to go with it" Read more
"Good, but LOUD..." Read more
Customers have mixed reviews about the product's functionality. Some find it works well and meets their needs, while others report issues like leaks, malfunctions, and short lifespan.
"Works great. As a Brit I know how to use these things. Here are some tips from practical use of three of these things: 1...." Read more
"...I already put three kegs through it, and everything works as it should. Has no problem keeping temp, and it does come on and off so it’s not too loud." Read more
"...This then causes the cartridge to leak and the dispenser to become inoperative. Possibly old "O" rings???..." Read more
"I like this cooler. It fulfilled my needs and expectations, but it does have limitations...." Read more
Customers have different views on the temperature control. Some say the cooler keeps a keg cold, while others mention it takes a long time to cool down a warm keg. The cooler shuts off at 38F and restarts at 41F. However, some customers find it doesn't get much colder than 37 degrees, and the cooling capacity is minimal compared to a refrigerator.
"...Has no problem keeping temp, and it does come on and off so it’s not too loud." Read more
"...The only two things against it is the temp doesn’t get much colder than 37 degrees so if you like your beer ice cold, I suggest pairing with a mug..." Read more
"...The cooler will keep a keg cold, but it takes most of a day to cool down a warm keg...." Read more
"...I do really like the fact that you can set the temperature to as low as 37 degrees. Beer comes out nice and cold...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the coffee maker's build quality. Some find it well-made and a nice machine, while others report issues like broken parts, damaged packaging, and defective spigots.
"...the "O" ring that seals the CO2 Cartridge into the unit is/was of poor quality and does not seem to have a memory...." Read more
"Nice machine. Works nice. Looks good. Kinda big. Easy to assemble, But !!!! It is very loud and I can't get it to go below 47degrees" Read more
"...for two years then just over a month past the support date the spigot broke inside and wouldn't pour any more beer...." Read more
"...Did not cool below 41 degrees, froze up all the time.( solid ICE ) I even put it at 40 deg and still froze up . returned it in the end" Read more
Customers are unhappy with the coffee maker's noise level. They say it works well but is a bit loud.
"...The fan is louder than the fans used in tower-format desktop computers, but it is not objectionable...." Read more
"...The reason for the three stars is that it is loud, like really loud...." Read more
"...Has no problem keeping temp, and it does come on and off so it’s not too loud." Read more
"...My only issue was when i charged the line with CO2, i did hear a hissing sound, and felt where gas was escaping from the connection to the keg tube,..." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the coffee maker's leakage issues. They report that it doesn't hold a charge, leaks and often leaves beer flat. The seals blow out and it doesn't work after that. Water keeps coming out of the bottom onto countertops and can damage furniture.
"...4. Now and again you'll get a little gas escaping when putting in a new CO2 cylinder. I've found a little lube helps. I've had one bad insert...." Read more
"...This then causes the cartridge to leak and the dispenser to become inoperative. Possibly old "O" rings???..." Read more
"...One star subtracted because of the manual, and the gas leak, but again common sense and figuring things out solved the issue!..." Read more
"Hoses leaked. Never worked well. I threw it out." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the coffee maker's value for money. They say it's not worth the price, a disappointment, and difficult to use.
"Complete waste of money worked once" Read more
"...It was also missing the tap handle when we got it. Definitely not worth the efforts." Read more
"...He just opened it and the machine doesn't work. Not worth the money" Read more
"...It was a birthday present and a terrible disappointment. It was a large waste of money. Do not buy this kegerator." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017Works great. As a Brit I know how to use these things. Here are some tips from practical use of three of these things:
1. Get the temperature down to 40F or less to prevent foaming. Put the keg in the fridge before putting in the kegerator to speed cooling.
2. Don't overgas on a new keg or you'll get foaming. Great if you like German-style serving. Not if you don't. Doesn't apply to Heineken or Newcastle kegs as they're pre-gassed. Expect foaming for the first pint or so with them. Should be ok after that.
3. Some kegs better than others in terms of German kegs re connecting. Bitburger had the correct fittings. Warsteiner and others need to have the top fitting removed and replaced with the ones provided by SPT. A pain sometimes. The Heineken/Newcastle ones are easy connections. They're provided by SPT. Easy drinking, but you'll like other beers more as you try them.
4. Now and again you'll get a little gas escaping when putting in a new CO2 cylinder. I've found a little lube helps. I've had one bad insert. I decided it's best to take the CO2 housing out of it's clip in the lid and put the canister in vertically. If you get leaks, check the black o-ring. Replace if it looks distorted or worn. SPT provide spares. I've done this once.
5. You can get beer-branded handles off Ebay (lots) or Amazon (few). Makes it easy for party guests to see what they're drinking!
6. It's ok to re-use kegs and decant the beer you like from cans, growlers and bottles you like. The alcohol, refrigeration and carbonation are the three reasons it will stay fresh for weeks.
6. That's it. Everyone loves it when they come to my house! Shop around for good prices on kegs. Total and More often have specials, and their Newcastle is cheap at the time if writing.
5.0 out of 5 starsWorks great. As a Brit I know how to use these things. Here are some tips from practical use of three of these things:Great kegerator for home use.
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017
1. Get the temperature down to 40F or less to prevent foaming. Put the keg in the fridge before putting in the kegerator to speed cooling.
2. Don't overgas on a new keg or you'll get foaming. Great if you like German-style serving. Not if you don't. Doesn't apply to Heineken or Newcastle kegs as they're pre-gassed. Expect foaming for the first pint or so with them. Should be ok after that.
3. Some kegs better than others in terms of German kegs re connecting. Bitburger had the correct fittings. Warsteiner and others need to have the top fitting removed and replaced with the ones provided by SPT. A pain sometimes. The Heineken/Newcastle ones are easy connections. They're provided by SPT. Easy drinking, but you'll like other beers more as you try them.
4. Now and again you'll get a little gas escaping when putting in a new CO2 cylinder. I've found a little lube helps. I've had one bad insert. I decided it's best to take the CO2 housing out of it's clip in the lid and put the canister in vertically. If you get leaks, check the black o-ring. Replace if it looks distorted or worn. SPT provide spares. I've done this once.
5. You can get beer-branded handles off Ebay (lots) or Amazon (few). Makes it easy for party guests to see what they're drinking!
6. It's ok to re-use kegs and decant the beer you like from cans, growlers and bottles you like. The alcohol, refrigeration and carbonation are the three reasons it will stay fresh for weeks.
6. That's it. Everyone loves it when they come to my house! Shop around for good prices on kegs. Total and More often have specials, and their Newcastle is cheap at the time if writing.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2019Not very happy with this unit. Unit does not hold pressure. Wasted all the supplied CO2 cartridges trying to use up just one Mini-Keg. Purchased a few more cartridges - same results. Called supplier, but may as well been talking to the wall. Technical help was totally inept and unfamiliar with the product. I had to explain to her how this unit worked, what it was and she still did not get it.
Best I could figure out, the "O" ring that seals the CO2 Cartridge into the unit is/was of poor quality and does not seem to have a memory. Consequently once compressed, the "O" ring does not return to its previous shape (bounce back) and the seal is lost. This then causes the cartridge to leak and the dispenser to become inoperative. Possibly old "O" rings??? I always turned the pressure off when not pouring beer as per owners manual. This should eliminate gas leakage downstream of the pressure shut off valve (at the keg connection and so on).
Owners manual is generally pretty poor along with some bad sentence structure. Possibly a direct translation from a foreign language. I would be hard pressed to recommend this unit. I plan to purchase some better "O" rings and give it another go.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021Bought this for my bar, and not disappointed so far. I already put three kegs through it, and everything works as it should. Has no problem keeping temp, and it does come on and off so it’s not too loud.
Bought this for my bar, and not disappointed so far. I already put three kegs through it, and everything works as it should. Has no problem keeping temp, and it does come on and off so it’s not too loud.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017I like this cooler. It fulfilled my needs and expectations, but it does have limitations. This review will concentrate on those limitations, which may make the review seem to be more negative than my rating. But I really do feel it deserves 4 stars. I am not fond of fishing in an ice chest for a can of beer. I wanted something a little more elegant for patio parties. That is why I bought this cooler, and it meets that need.
This cooler holds 5 liter mini-kegs. That is 1.32 gallons or 169 fl.oz. - or about 14 glasses of beer. You should plan on changing the mini-keg during the course of a party. However, quick disconnects are used, so keg change is quick and easy.
This cooler is not very efficient - either in power use or cooling capacity. The power draw is stated as 65W, which is about 40% of the power drawn by my full-size refrigerator. However, the cooling capacity is minuscule compared to a refrigerator. The cooler will keep a keg cold, but it takes most of a day to cool down a warm keg. You will want to pre-cool your kegs in a refrigerator - especially kegs that will be changed during a party. The minimum set temperature is 36F, which is where I have mine set. The cooler shuts off at 38F and restarts at 41F.
The hoses used are small diameter, so the fluid stream is "weak". It takes about 40 seconds to dispense a 12oz glass of beer. Increasing the keg pressure does not materially increase the flow rate, but it does increase the amount of foam on the beer. The CO2 pressure regulator should be set fairly low for a "normal" amount of foam. This is plain physics, not the fault of the cooler. When the keg is under pressure, CO2 dissolves into the liquid - which then reappears as foam when the beer is dispensed. Lower pressure, less foam.
This cooler apparently uses a Peltier effect solid-state cooling module, so the only moving part of the system is the ventilation fan. The fan is louder than the fans used in tower-format desktop computers, but it is not objectionable. Outside on the patio, you have to listen hard to hear it. It is necessary to add water inside the cooler, so the keg is sitting in water. Presumably, the purpose of this water is to improve the energy transfer from the keg to the Peltier module. However, a quick drain tap is provided, so removing the water is easy.
The power cord is short, so you will need to place the cooler near an outlet or use an extension cord.
My one real complaint about this cooler is that the power cord is ungrounded - 2 wire. Seems to me this presents a safety hazard for an appliance that likely will be used outdoors. I could be wrong, but I don't think a GFCI outlet or breaker will trip, under ground fault conditions, unless the appliance has the third wire (dedicated ground). The cooler has metal sides. The metal kegs sit in water that also is in contact with the Peltier module. I definitely would feel more comfortable if the cooler was grounded and had a contact to ground the keg as well. I plan to unplug the cooler each time I change the keg.