yes, another keezer build thread-half way done - Page 2

SpanishCastleAle · 04-08-2009, 11:50 AM

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i wasnt going to insulate-im using 2x4 for the collar because i dont need extra height-i dont think i i'm going to be losing too much temp-if i feel differently in the summer i might add some on

It wasn't so much losing temp that I was worried about...just that everything sweats because it's so hot/humid here.

FWIW, I used flat pieces of foam insulation (I think it's 3/4" thick, maybe 5/8") that I custom cut with a box cutter. That was like $7 from Home Depot. Then attached it to the wood frame and layered 2-3 pieces using Door & Window seal (and gun). Then I covered it all with Gorilla Tape (to protect that easily damaged...and porous...foam insulation)...all custom cut to make it look nice.

Once I get the 3" SS shanks...it's showtime. Then I can fit two more kegs on the compressor hump and get a couple of these lagers outta the upright fridge.

**defenestrate** · 04-09-2009, 01:59 AM

well, its 95% percent done. now i just have to stain the wood and get some rigged tap handles and it'll be good to go. heres the process, lots of pics.

first step was to pop off the liner of the lid, exposing all the wiring. after disconnecting everything (and taking a picture so i remember how to re-wire it a few homebrews later) i was able to take off the lid.

if i didnt put something to block off the hinges from snapping back (insert allen wrench here) it would have been a bitch getting them back into place-those are some pretty strong springs...i guess thats what happens when you buy a huge freezer.
i bored out the holes that were already in the freezer from the snap-in liner to accommodate larger screws to attach the wood. i also used a thick bead of silicone.

after some cutting and drilling, this is what i had.

**defenestrate** · 04-09-2009, 02:10 AM

before i mounted the front piece of the collar, i bored out the holes for the shanks. not perfect (should have measured more carefully) but starting to look like a kegerator.

i then ran the wiring through the original hole in which it ran, and reconnected all the plugs.

i re-attached the cover, using the same holes i used to attach the collar. i simply moved the weather stripping out of the way while still getting the screws through the lip of the stripping for a snug fit. i cut a ghetto square of the the lid so i could have easy access to the shanks.

i then fully tightened down the brackets for the lid. notice that i drilled a small hole flush to the hole used for running the wiring through the lid-now i can run the probe for the thermostat snuggly through the same hole.

**defenestrate** · 04-09-2009, 02:17 AM

here is a shot of the shanks and faucets, with the lines running to them.

a shot inside the keezer (with the light now working again)

PLEASE DONT MIND THE HIGH LIFE CASE!!! its a friends, i PROMISE.
and here are a couple shots of the almost finished project.

its not perfect, but i think its awesome. i have room for atleast 3 more, maybe 4. baby steps though. more photos to come when complete!!!

ajwillys · 04-09-2009, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by defenestrate

PLEASE DONT MIND THE HIGH LIFE CASE!!! its a friends, i PROMISE.

You put a friends High Life in your brand new keezer... sure, like I believe that.

Seriously though, looking good! You will love it!

**defenestrate** · 04-09-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ajwillys

You put a friends High Life in your brand new keezer... sure, like I believe that.

Seriously though, looking good! You will love it!

come on now, would i pass up 15 gallons of homebrew?

i already do love it. i'm making sure to keep that taps exercised as well

KUbrew · 04-09-2009, 08:53 PM

[QUOTE=defenestrate;1249714]

first step was to pop off the liner of the lid, exposing all the wiring. after disconnecting everything (and taking a picture so i remember how to re-wire it a few homebrews later)

that's a good idea, i neglected to do that and definitely had some trouble getting it hooked up right.

it looks good, now it's time to fill it with a few more kegs!

**defenestrate** · 04-10-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KUbrew

that's a good idea, i neglected to do that and definitely had some trouble getting it hooked up right.

it looks good, now it's time to fill it with a few more kegs!

i cant take credit for thinking ahead-the only reason i took a picture was to post the process on the forum

more kegs are definitely to come, there is no way i'm ever letting this thing be tapped-especially with the warmer months in the near future. i think i might just have to step it up to 10 gal batches.