Blue Air BDD23-1S-HC 23" Single Faucet Draft Beer Cooler, 1 Keg Kegerator
Blue Air BDD23-1S-HC — 23" Direct Draw Beer Cooler with a Single Faucet
The Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration BDD23-1S-HC is a single-section draft beer cooler that holds one 1/2 barrel keg and pours it through a 3" diameter stainless steel insulated beer column fitted with one faucet. Its 7.9 cu. ft. cabinet is just 23-3/8" wide, so it slots into a back bar run or a service well without stealing a bay, and the side-mounted R-290 system holds beer at 33 °F to 39 °F — the band draft beer needs to pour clear instead of foaming. Stainless steel top and exterior, a stainless floor over galvanized walls, and a locking door with a recessed handle make it a fixture you can leave on a public-facing bar line.
Key Features of the BDD23-1S-HC
Everything on this cabinet is aimed at one job — keeping a half barrel cold enough to dispense cleanly from a footprint barely wider than the keg itself.
One Half Barrel, One Faucet
The 7.9 cu. ft. compartment is sized for a single 1/2 barrel keg — 15.5 gallons — tapped straight up through a 3" diameter stainless steel insulated beer column carrying one faucet. Blue Air's standard tower on the BDD range is a 12" stainless steel column, and the insulation around the shank is what keeps the first pour of the shift from coming out warm and foamy.
Held at 33 °F to 39 °F, Defrosted Automatically
The BDD23-1S-HC operates across a 33 °F to 39 °F range, which is where a half barrel needs to sit for CO2 to stay in solution and pours to stay clear. Defrost is automatic, so nobody has to pull the keg to clear the coil, and an epoxy-coated evaporator resists corrosion in a wet bar environment.
R-290 Refrigerant and Hot Gas Frame Heating
Blue Air runs this cabinet on R-290 hydrocarbon refrigerant, which the manufacturer rates as up to 25% more energy efficient than an equivalent HFC charge and carries no ozone-depletion potential. An innovative hot gas frame heating system warms the door frame to hold off condensation instead of burning watts on an electric heater wire.
Front-Breathing Compressor on a Sliding Base
The 1/4 HP self-contained condensing unit is side mounted and front breathing, so the cooler can be built into a narrow bar run with cabinetry tight against the back and sides. The condensing unit slides out for cleaning and service, which means the keg never has to come out and the cabinet never has to be pulled off the line.
Locking Stainless Door, LED-Lit Interior
One door with a black recessed handle, a standard lock and an easily replaced gasket secures the keg on a public-facing bar. Interior LED lighting makes the coupler and gas line visible during a keg change, and the cutsheet lists two adjustable shelves per section so the cabinet can carry bottles or cans when a keg is not on tap.
Measuring the bar opening: the published 39-1/8" height is to the stainless steel top — the 12" beer tower stands above that, and 4" casters come standard on the 23" BDD chassis, so check both the clear height under any overhead shelf and the finished faucet height against your bar. Depth is 31-1/8", noticeably deeper than the larger BDD models, so confirm the well before you order. Six-inch legs are available in place of the casters.
Ideal Applications
A single-keg direct draw box goes where one tap handle has to earn its keep.
BDD23-1S-HC Specifications
| Model | BDD23-1S-HC |
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| Type | Direct draw draft beer cooler / kegerator, single section |
| Keg Capacity | (1) 1/2 barrel |
| Refrigerated Capacity | 7.9 cu. ft. |
| Dispensing | (1) 3" dia. stainless steel insulated beer column with single faucet |
| Beer Tower | 12" stainless steel (standard on BDD series) |
| Temperature Range | 33 °F – 39 °F |
| Doors | (1) locking, black recessed handle, replaceable gasket |
| Shelves | (2) adjustable per section |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Lighting | Interior LED |
| Exterior Width | 23-3/8" (595 mm) |
| Exterior Depth | 31-1/8" (792 mm) |
| Exterior Height | 39-1/8" (995 mm), to stainless top |
| Refrigeration System | Self-contained, side-mounted, front breathing, sliding condensing unit |
| Refrigerant | R-290 hydrocarbon |
| Insulation | High-density foamed-in-place polyurethane |
| Evaporator | Epoxy coated |
| Horsepower | 1/4 HP |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1 phase, 3.0 amps |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15P, three-wire flexible cord with molded plug |
| Construction | Stainless steel top and exterior, galvanized steel interior with stainless steel floor |
| Legs / Casters | 4" casters standard on the 23" chassis; 6" legs available |
| Net Weight | 126 lbs (57 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 132 lbs (60 kg) |
| Certifications | UL, cUL, ETL-Sanitation, conforms to NSF/ANSI 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size keg fits in the Blue Air BDD23-1S-HC?
The cabinet is rated for one 1/2 barrel keg, the standard 15.5-gallon US half barrel, inside 7.9 cu. ft. of refrigerated space. Smaller formats such as a quarter barrel or a sixth barrel will physically fit in the same compartment, but the unit is specified and sold as a one half-barrel cooler.
Does the BDD23-1S-HC come with a CO2 tank, regulator or keg coupler?
Blue Air's specification lists the cabinet, the 3" stainless steel insulated beer column and the single faucet — no CO2 cylinder, regulator or coupler appears on the cutsheet. Plan on sourcing the gas package and the coupler that matches your brand's valve separately, and remember most operators keep the CO2 cylinder outside the cabinet so it does not eat into keg space.
How cold does this draft beer cooler hold the keg?
The refrigeration system works across a 33 °F to 39 °F range. Draft beer is normally dispensed near the low end of that band, because beer served warmer than about 40 °F releases CO2 in the line and pours foamy. Because the beer column is insulated, the liquid sitting in the shank stays close to keg temperature between pours.
Can the BDD23-1S-HC be built into a bar with cabinetry on both sides?
Yes. The condensing unit is side mounted and front breathing, so the cooler draws and discharges air at the front rather than through the sides or back, and it can sit tight in a 23-3/8" opening. The unit also slides out on its base for cleaning and service, so a built-in installation does not have to be dismantled for routine maintenance.
What electrical service does it need?
A standard 115 V / 60 Hz single-phase outlet. The 1/4 HP compressor draws only 3.0 amps and the unit ships with a three-wire flexible cord and a molded NEMA 5-15P plug, so no dedicated high-amperage circuit or hard wiring is required.
How is the BDD23-1S-HC different from the black BDD23-1B-HC?
They share the same 23-3/8" x 31-1/8" x 39-1/8" cabinet, 7.9 cu. ft. capacity, 1/4 HP R-290 system and single-faucet tower. The -1S-HC is the stainless steel exterior version; the -1B-HC uses a black vinyl coated steel exterior. Choose the stainless model where the cooler is visible to guests or has to be wiped down constantly.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BDD23-1S-HC |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 132.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 39.13 x 23.38 x 31.13 inches |
| Height | 39.13 |
| Width | 23.38 |
| Depth | 31.13 |
| Column Qty | 1 column / tower |
| Width | 20" - 36" |
| Exterior Finish | all stainless steel exterior |
| Top Style | flat top |
| Faucet Qty | 1 faucet per column |
| Barrel Style | 1/2 barrel (full keg) |
| Keg Capacity | 1 - 2 kegs |
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