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Montanaandy · 10-26-2009, 06:34 PM

Just returned from Costco. I saw that locally they carry the Haier 5.0 cf for $169 and have a special on the Fridgedair 7.0 for $199 after a $30 rebate. Montanaandy

**Soperbrew** · 11-17-2009, 03:17 AM

Ok, how come nobody has done this for a 21cuft chest freezer yet?

If I kegged I'd be the first one, but I'm a bottler still.

Patster · 11-22-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by lowlife

I have it. It fits 4 corny kegs with no collar. Put a collar on it and you can put some on the hump as well. Also it fits 3 better bottles (barely) if you dont put airlocks (I use foil).

I just tapped my first keg. YEAHH!

Now I'm already thinking about expanding my keezer (I have the 9cf Frigidaire). I tested it to make sure, and with no collar and the CO2 inside, I can still fit 4 kegs, like you said. I guess I gotta buy me a CO2 distributor and some more kegs.

I bought the dual gauge/dual regulator and 3 kegs from Kegglebrewing.com. I think I need to buy 3 more. That way I can always keep two batches in different stages of readiness.

**Irrenarzt** · 11-22-2009, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Soperbrew

Ok, how come nobody has done this for a 21cuft chest freezer yet?

If I kegged I'd be the first one, but I'm a bottler still.

I got a 24 ft^3 one if that helps. It's got room for at least 12 cornies but AIA only want 6 at a time plus storage.

Montanaandy · 11-23-2009, 02:39 PM

I would like to begin to brew some lagers along with the ales but will need to be able to keep them at cooler temps so I will need to invest in another chest freezer. What size freezer do you guys use for lagering? How many carboys (in my case I have transitioned to the 6 gal BB's) can you fit in your given freezer and what size is it? Thanks, Montanaandy

duffman2 · 11-26-2009, 10:05 PM

Can't find a great deal on craigs list cuz I live in Texas and its deer hunting season so these things go for a premium this time of year. So, off to the stores I go tomorrow for Black Friday! Gotta do what I gotta do I guess

Anyways, the best deal I've seen so far out here is a 7.0 Haier for $180. Not bad, but I don't know what they can hold yet.

Anybody know anything about it? Any other better deals you guys know of (nationally)?

Cheers

ddub · 11-28-2009, 04:06 AM

I just brought home a sixtel from victory and found that the magic chef 7.2 cu. ft. will hold 3 corny's and a sixtel in "the hole"....if you have a 8 inch collar you could hold 5 corny's and a sixtel with the co2 tank outside.

HOP-HEAD · 11-28-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ddub

I just brought home a sixtel from victory...

You lucky SOB..... they don't ship 'em to MI....

BHowe · 11-28-2009, 03:01 PM

You guys have any recommendation for a 9-10cf model for around $300 bucks.

I found the 8.8cf Kenmore at Sears yesterday for $263 however it appears to have quite a bit of waisted space. I can't seem to find the Magic Chef 7.2 anywhere around here, including on line.

BurkedUp · 11-28-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mnadamn

If people start posting their own setups, I think it would be a good idea to add a model number and the yearly energy usage. I found an Excel File that on the final spreadsheet has a list of freezers and refridgerators between 1979 and 1992.

I have an Armana C15B that I got off of craigslist for free. As you can see it fits 8 corny's easily without a collar. With one, it should hold 2 more... Along the lines of energy usage, this pulls 846kwh a year. I know this isnt too good, but the starting price was right.

This image should help

Ok, So I have read this and studied the pic's, I'm looking for corney diameters and found the pic above. However it says that a corney is 9" in diameter. On a vendors page I found a description of the set up im' looking for and it says the kegs are 8" diameter. This makes a huge difference in choosing a freezer. Here is the link to the vendor. http://new.midwestsupplies.com/brew-logic-dual-tap-draft-system-with-reconditioned-co2-tank.html ( two reconditioned 5 gallon stainless steel Cornelius keg(25" Tall x 8" diameter - 26" tall with the disconnects.)

Any help on this mystery is appreciated. Does any one have the real measurements or can you measure yours and let me know. Thanks.