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• 1 Ogawa

  This mini pub is great for this price point. The only thing I wish was improved is the seals on the CO2 lines. If you forget to turn off the CO2 valve between evenings, the CO2 will leak out. Other than that, I’m very happy. I love the digital temperature controls and the keg light inside the chiller.

• 2 Tenerelli

  I got this for a Christmas present and it didn’t work out of the box. After wasting a keg a beer, I tracked the problem to defective quick disconnect valve. I call Avanti and emailed Avanti and got no response. I purchased my own higher quality valves and dispensed one key of beer before the CO2 cartrige holder split open. I tried to buy my own replacement online, but can’t find anyone who sells them. I again tried Avanti by phone and email and they continue to ignore me. They have a buyer beware warning right on their web site that says your warranty could be void if you purchase from an unauthroized internet dealer. Click on the link to see who is at the top of their unauthorized list.

• 3 Paluch

  Bought this for my parents new bar last christmas. We’ve used it at many of their parties and it always works fine. When you are transporting your keg home from the store and into the house try to shake it as little as possible. Chill it down further in the fridge and pop it into the machine right before you need it. read the ENTIRE instructions BEFORE you start putting the keg in. we RARELY get a foamy beer. It’s all about the prep. Highly recommended for any beer lover.

• 4 Shea

  After reading the reviews I was nervous but I’ve been very happy with it since I received it. I’ve used it with the retail german minikegs and also my own homebrew using new minikegs. It works great on both and I’ve had no issues with flat beer or leaks. The cartridges work very well and have lasted the length of the keg. Beer could stay a little colder but it’s not a problem, and most Americans drink beer too cold anyway. For the homebrewer this is a good intermediate stop before full kegging.

  REVISED: Many people here have asked how to convert a paintball CO2 tank for use with this item. You will need to go to [...] and purchase their Regulator Converter for $[...]. The converter fits into the metal part of the Avanti regulator and then is screwed on the paintball tank. Works like charm.

• 5 Jakeway

  This was a great Christmas present, or so I thought. Unfortunately, the thing broke right away. The plastic piece that holds the CO2 cartridge cracked under the pressure of the CO2. That is only half of the problem. It got worse after contacting Avanti to report the problem and seek a replacement part. Too make a long story short, I contacted them in January of 2009. Since then I have dealt with unapologetic customer service reps that have promised that the part would be sent the following day. I was told that for 3 weeks. No part ever showed up. Then was told a new order from china would be there in in 2 weeks. Been told that for 2 months. Still no part. Today is March 31, 2009. Still no part. No estimate of when I will get a part. No aplology or a care in the world from the customer service reps. Great product. Good idea. Delivered by a company that could care less about ripping people off. Shame on Amazon for selling this comapany’s products. From reading other posts about [..], I am surprised the Florida Attorney General (where they are located) has not been contaced about this fraud of a company. Don’t buy anything from Avanti. This is a true ripoff company.

• 6 Frederick

  My husband bought me one of these but I have yet to use it!! Unless you like Hienken or some other imported beer, it’s a waste of money. You can’t find ONE domestic 5 liter beer keg to put in this thing!!!!!!! Until they make domestic 5 liter kegs – your up a creek!!! I am so very disappointed I could cry!!!

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