HCK K185 3-Tap Outdoor Kegerator
A three-tap, 24 in kegerator sold for outdoor and undercounter use. For a patio bar that wants three beers on tap for less than the big brands.
Amazon $1,199.99$1,199.99
The HCK K185 3-Tap Outdoor Kegerator rates 3.9 among built-in and outdoor kegerators; the EdgeStar KC3000TRIP Triple Tap Kegerator rates 3.7 among full-size ones. The EdgeStar KC3000TRIP Triple Tap Kegerator costs $79.97 less ($1,120.02 vs $1,199.99).
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EdgeStar KC3000TRIP Triple Tap Kegerator
#3 in Full-sizeFull review
A full-size EdgeStar with a digital thermostat that reaches 32 F and three taps. For a home bar that wants a colder, more precise kegerator than the KC2000.
Amazon $1,120.02$1,120.02
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (built-in and outdoor and full-size), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | HCK K185 3-Tap Outdoor Kegerator | EdgeStar KC3000TRIP Triple Tap Kegerator |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 60 $77.42 per gallon of keg capacity ($1,199.99, 15.5 gal) | 63 $72.26 per gallon of keg capacity ($1,120.02, 15.5 gal) |
| Keg capacity 15% | 100 15.5 gal of beer at once (1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim) | 100 15.5 gal of beer at once (1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim) |
| Taps 10% | 100 3 taps | 100 3 taps |
| Coldest setting 10% | 100 sets as cold as 32 F | 100 sets as cold as 32 F |
| Dispense kit 15% | 50 dispense kit not detailed (neutral score used) | 50 dispense kit not detailed (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 60 built-in rated, outdoor rated, casters, door lock | 35 digital thermostat, casters |
| Warranty 10% | 20 1-year warranty, 3 years on the compressor | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| HCK K185 3-Tap Outdoor Kegerator | EdgeStar KC3000TRIP Triple Tap Kegerator | |
|---|---|---|
| Kegs and taps | ||
| Type | Built-in / undercounter | Freestanding |
| Taps | 3 | 3 |
| Kegs that fit | 1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim | 1/2 barrel or 1/4 slim |
| Keg capacity | 15.5 gal | 15.5 gal |
| Price per gallon | $77.42 | $72.26 |
| Coupler | D system (US Sankey) | - |
| Cooling | ||
| Temperature range | 32 to 50 F | 32 to 50 F |
| Cooling | Compressor | Compressor |
| Thermostat | - | Digital |
| Installation | ||
| Built-in rated | Yes | No |
| Outdoor rated | Yes | - |
| Casters | Yes | Yes |
| Door lock | Yes | - |
| Width | - | 23.6 in |
| Height | - | 33.5 in |
| Depth | - | 23.4 in |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Compressor warranty | 3 years | - |