GE 7.0 Keezer Build...

**OatStraw** · 01-11-2012, 09:59 PM

Hi all I've decided to begin my Keezer build. I will be using the GE 7.0 CU FT Freezer from Home Depot. I picked this up on during their black Friday sale, and believe it was around $160.00. The inspiration is currently from jetlink1983's build

Here is what I have drawn up so far. The Powercat's may or may not be in the final product, but the glass/plexi will be frosted and back light.

Plan on starting the dolly tonight.

Plankton · 01-11-2012, 10:35 PM

How many kornies can fit in this?

**basementbrewbrad** · 01-11-2012, 11:05 PM

looks like it will be a great build... good luck

**OatStraw** · 01-11-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Plankton

How many kornies can fit in this?

From what I have read on this site it should fit 4 tightly.

**Mcbobs** · 01-12-2012, 12:49 AM

Being from Manhattan, KS, home to the KState Wildcats, I approve this project!

**OatStraw** · 01-12-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mcbobs

Being from Manhattan, KS, home to the KState Wildcats, I approve this project!

Heck yeah! 2008 Alumni right here!

EMAW

**Hoppopotomus** · 01-13-2012, 06:22 PM

Good luck on the build! I used a 7 cu. ft. GE freezer as well with fantastic results. It holds 4 on the floor + 5lb CO2 cylinder, so no collar needed. Granted it's a tight fit, but it works fine! Let me know if I can help. I love following these builds and helping along the way where I can. Can't wait to see the progress!

**OatStraw** · 01-13-2012, 06:25 PM

Thanks Hoppo. I am planning on making my own lid in case the freezer dies on me I might be able to take it back. Any recommendations on constructing a lid?

**Brewnoob1** · 01-13-2012, 06:25 PM

I have the same freezer. It can hold 4 on the floor and 1 on the hump with a tall enough collar. I, however, only have 2 taps out of mine. So it has 2 kegs, my 20lb co2 bottle, and cold crashing my carboy.

**Hoppopotomus** · 01-13-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OatStraw

Thanks Hoppo. I am planning on making my own lid in case the freezer dies on me I might be able to take it back. Any recommendations on constructing a lid?

If you check out my thread (WARNING: It's ridiculously long!), someplace towards the beginning you can see how I constructed the lid. I made it so it is detachable from the lid of the freezer. That way I can swap out freezers if ever needed. A lot of guys use construction adhesive to attach their top base to the freezer lid, but I did not. I used 3/4" plywood on the top and drilled holes through it (and the lid) after laying out the ideal position for my bolts to go through the lid. I then recessed "t" nuts on the top side plywood and used long (3 1/2") 5/16" bolts with oversized washers from the under surface of the freezer lid to, up through the plywood and screwed through the "t" nuts. Once installed on top, I then drilled holes from my intake and exhaust portals (for cooling the coffin), as well as for my beer lines. I then framed my coffin + shelving unit and then mortared down 1/4" cement board for my tile application on the lid. Final step was trimming it out and installing Inductor fans and the plumbing for the system. It may make more sense if you check out my thread. Good luck!

Addenedum: Page 6 of my "Knotty Pine and Cedar Log Keezer" thread.