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heyjaffy · 03-03-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by brewit2it

Hi, I dont think they will. If you already have the pinlocks you should go with the GE 7 cf. Maybe Heyjaffy can chime in, but the ball lock kegs in my freezer almost touch each other so I very much doubt the 2 pinlocks are going to fit.

Kevin

With my 2 ball-locks (firestone kegs) in opposite corners of the deep part of the freezer, there's about a 1.125 inch gap between the two of them. So if in general, pinlocks are less than half an inch larger in diameter than most ball-locks, then you're good.

If you build a tall enough collar, probably 8-inch tall, you can fit 3 and probably 4 of any type of keg (pending how big and where you want to put your co2)

brewit2it · 03-03-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by heyjaffy

With my 2 ball-locks (firestone kegs) in opposite corners of the deep part of the freezer, there's about a 1.125 inch gap between the two of them. So if in general, pinlocks are less than half an inch larger in diameter than most ball-locks, then you're good.

If you build a tall enough collar, probably 8-inch tall, you can fit 3 and probably 4 of any type of keg (pending how big and where you want to put your co2)

Thanks HJ, I'm not at home to measure. Pin locks are about an inch larger I believe. That's why I put the warning at the top that this build is only for ball locks. You could probably fit one of each with them both banging on the sides of the freezer but that is going to be a hassel with them barely fitting and with different hardware for each. If you want to stick with the pinlocks just get the 7 cf. It is only like 30-40 dollars more and will hold more Kegs.

mervmurry · 03-04-2011, 03:55 PM

I am leaning toward the 7 cu ft so I have more versatility. I want to be able to use the keezer for lagering too. With a 7, I can do two kegs (or more) and also a carboy for lagering. I couldn't do that with the 5. Thanks for all your help.

brewit2it · 03-05-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mervmurry

I am leaning toward the 7 cu ft so I have more versatility. I want to be able to use the keezer for lagering too. With a 7, I can do two kegs (or more) and also a carboy for lagering. I couldn't do that with the 5. Thanks for all your help.

Didn't you see my pic on the first page with 2 kegs, a carboy and the CO2 tank? You can fit all of that in the 5 cf but you would be able to fit more, probably 4 ball locks or 3 pin locks in the 7 cf on the bottom then the carboy and CO2 on the hump. See this pic again of my 5 cf:

**Cacaman** · 03-06-2011, 05:36 AM

Hey brewit2it, first of all thanks for the awesome build. I am very much considering doing this if i cant find a way to install my tower this freezer. Quick question, and please excuse my ignorance, but at what temp do you keep your (soon to be) beer at? Because a while back, i wanted to lager AND serve beer at the same time with the same freezer, but thought it wasn't going to be a possibility since I've always believed they require different temps. Thanks in advance!
-Alex

**muse435** · 03-06-2011, 04:29 PM

Mine looks almost identical :-)

astropunk · 03-06-2011, 07:01 PM

subscribing!

brewit2it · 03-07-2011, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Cacaman

Hey brewit2it, first of all thanks for the awesome build. I am very much considering doing this if i cant find a way to install my tower this freezer. Quick question, and please excuse my ignorance, but at what temp do you keep your (soon to be) beer at? Because a while back, i wanted to lager AND serve beer at the same time with the same freezer, but thought it wasn't going to be a possibility since I've always believed they require different temps. Thanks in advance!
-Alex

Hi Alex, you should be able to install your tower with this freezer with no problem.

As far as temp, I have it set at 40 which is pretty much perfect for servng and lagering. But dont confuse lagering with fermenting with lager yeast. For that you need high 40's-low 50's so usually need a seperate fermentation chamber or will have to enjoy your beer pretty warm.

**Cacaman** · 03-07-2011, 06:48 PM

Lol, I liked this build so much i decided to just buy everything this morning, plus Austin Homebrew Store had their SS Perlick faucets for $22

. I'll make a thread once i start on the project. Thanks again!

brewit2it · 03-07-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cacaman

Lol, I liked this build so much i decided to just buy everything this morning, plus Austin Homebrew Store had their SS Perlick faucets for $22

. I'll make a thread once i start on the project. Thanks again!

Cool, can't wait to see it.

I have some updated pics with my taps installed. Will try to post some up tonight. I also can show how I attached the 2 keg gas manifold with the 2 sided tape that matches the red gas lines from KegConnections