Keezer Build - Tips and Lessons Learned - Page 3

**tojo** · 02-06-2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dahappycamper

It's stable so far with 2 fill kegs. There is a little bounce in the wire shelf but not too bad. Probably best to cut a few extra PVC circles, and put them in the center of the wire shelf as added support - or add in 2 extra T's and have another pipe running through the center..... Then it would have 0 bounce / bend.

What size PVC did you use...2 inch?

dahappycamper · 02-06-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tojo

What size PVC did you use...2 inch?

Yes, I used two inch pvc. This provides good airflow, and doesnt take up too much space.

**Peter_h** · 02-06-2012, 05:34 PM

Love the idea of the pvc. I am going to steal it and implement in my setup.

How is the silicone holding up for you and what kind did you use?

I could not get anything to adhere to the keezer walls. I tried jb weld, epoxy, marine epoxy, gorilla glue, etc. After a day or so, they would all fall off.

-Peter

dahappycamper · 02-06-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter_h

Love the idea of the pvc. I am going to steal it and implement in my setup.

How is the silicone holding up for you and what kind did you use?

I could not get anything to adhere to the keezer walls. I tried jb weld, epoxy, marine epoxy, gorilla glue, etc. After a day or so, they would all fall off.

-Peter

The vertical pvc pipe holds up the fan. You really dont need to glue it to the keezer wall. I did put a piece of dynamat on the fan mount and used that to stick it to the wall. Dynamat is tar like and used to stop vibrations and road noise in cars . Thats the black stuff in the photo, but unnecessary.

The silicon holding the fan to the adapter is ge indoor outdoor II clear silicon caulk. It can freeze, get wet, etc and is holding up great. I used it to attach the wood box to hold my co2 tank to the hump and the temperature probe holder and holding great. But, really no pressure on either one.

**troubled_dog** · 02-09-2012, 12:09 PM

Im saving this one

This was a great build. I love the PVC for air circulation. I cant wait to switch to the dark side (kegging)

dahappycamper · 02-11-2012, 05:37 PM

I'm using a Johnson Controls A419 - pre-wired. Wires for fan and thermometer run under the weatherstrip. Gave it a drop of caulk to stop any air leaks.

Used a cable hider from HD to keep the wires all in place, and away from snags, etc.

dahappycamper · 02-11-2012, 05:54 PM

Started with stick on cable tie bases & zip ties (HD). I trimmed the sides of the tie bases, so they fit the edge of the keezer.This worked great, but I had to cut them every time I wanted to I move something around, etc.

So - the solution - very simple - but such an awesome way to keep the hoses all in place. ... Bought a roll of Velcro ties (WalMart)... less than $3 for 25 of them.

The Velcro ties are too wide to go through the slots in the base, so I placed the Velcro down, ran a zip tie over it, and then zipped it closed.

Trimmed the Velcro tie to size, and now a great hold, that can be opened and closed.

dahappycamper · 02-11-2012, 06:08 PM

Initial setup was for 2 taps, with plans to expand in the future. Bought all of the stuff from Beverage Factory. Took over a week for it to arrive - uggh.

Lessons learned:
1) Should build with at least 1 secondary regulator so you can have different pressure for at least 1 keg. 1 per keg would be ideal. Will be adding this.

2) Empty CO2 tanks with dual regulators attached fall over easily and tend to smash the tank gauge

Make sure you can easily get parts for your regulator! I went with a MicroMatic 642, and it was a great choice. The replacement gauge was only $9 and it arrived in 2 days!

3) Went with Perlick 525SS. Great tap.

4) Should have added all 4 taps at once.

5) The plastic hose clamps are sooo lame. Go to HD and get some metal hose clamps.

CrackShotHolmes · 03-04-2012, 04:25 AM

A couple questions:

How did you mount your CO2 distributor to the collar? Screws through the plastic and foam into the wood? possibly caulk?

What power supply did you use for your bilge fan? I am assuming it is DC power?

**tojo** · 03-04-2012, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dahappycamper

Initial setup was for 2 taps, with plans to expand in the future. Bought all of the stuff from Beverage Factory. Took over a week for it to arrive - uggh.

Lessons learned:
1) Should build with at least 1 secondary regulator so you can have different pressure for at least 1 keg. 1 per keg would be ideal. Will be adding this.

2) Empty CO2 tanks with dual regulators attached fall over easily and tend to smash the tank gauge

Make sure you can easily get parts for your regulator! I went with a MicroMatic 642, and it was a great choice. The replacement gauge was only $9 and it arrived in 2 days!

3) Went with Perlick 525SS. Great tap.

4) Should have added all 4 taps at once.

5) The plastic hose clamps are sooo lame. Go to HD and get some metal hose clamps.

Forgot who actually posted it on here, but a member suggested getting an empty paint pail sold at HD or Lowe's, mount it on a board (for stability) and a 5gal CO2 tank fits perfectly inside.