Product review (4 stars): so far excellent for the price
Bought this (like many other reviewers) after comparing prices and just taking the plunge. We installed outdoors into our poolside bar/grilling station.
Had issues first couple weeks with the co2 tank leaking and going empty and after 3rd refill (at $40 a pop) during 1st keg (couldn't find a leak after testing repeatedly), decided to just upsize the tank at our local gas company and relocate Co2 tank from inside the fridge to outside beside it (this also makes it much easier to adjust).. since it's enclosed in our bar you can't see it anyway.
We live in Louisiana and temps have been approaching 90 this week and beer has still been nice and cold. Have to regulate the pressure occasionally (probably due to outside temp/pressure conditions??) but no big deal. On our 3rd full size keg now (we entertain a lot) and can already see it won't take long to pay off the investment in just money savings of keg vs. buying bottled beer!
If we can keep this working for a year we figure we will pay off the investment. Fingers crossed!