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07-26-2008, 03:13 AM
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Keezer Collar Question
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I just have a quick question regarding the many keezers I've seen on this site. I've ordered the last of the parts I need for mine, so construction will start next week (the second the UPS guy leaves). Everything I've seen online so far has a 2x4 collar with a 2x6 around it. The 2x4 just sits on the freezer, and the 2x6 extends a bit down the front to hold it all in place. But most of the keezer designs around here have the collar flush on the freezer, which is what I want to do.
So the million dollar question is... how did you secure the collar to the lid? 
Thanks!
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07-26-2008, 03:35 AM
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The lid can be screwed into the collar. What I think you are asking is how to attach the wood to the top of the freezer. Silicone caulking has worked well for some, others put the 2x6 inside the freezer where it can't be seen and just let the weight of the lid hold everything on.
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07-26-2008, 04:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by McKBrew
What I think you are asking is how to attach the wood to the top of the freezer.
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Ideally, I'd secure the collar to the lid, and move the lid seal onto the bottom edge of the collar, so the shanks are out of the way when the lid is open to change kegs.
I didn't realize there was solid enough structure in the lid to just screw the wood directly into it, that's good to know. Of course, there's always Liquid Nails too, I suppose. Hell, that might just be a better solution...
Thanks for the input!
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07-26-2008, 04:19 AM
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If you go with a 2x12 you probably will be able to reclaim the space on the compressor hump for a couple of cornies. I recommend it.
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07-26-2008, 04:22 AM
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Last edited by beerthirty; 07-26-2008 at 04:25 AM.
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07-26-2008, 04:35 AM
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Nice job. Is that Johnson controller rated for high moisture environments? If not, the innards will rust. |
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07-26-2008, 04:49 AM
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Looks good, BeerThirty! So you just secured the collar to the lid with silicone caulk? What size wood did you use for your collar - looks almost like 2x6?
Mr. EdWort sir (it's an honor for you to respond to one of my posts), wouldn't you think a 2x12 could be pushing the limits of the average hinges?
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07-26-2008, 04:59 AM
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FWIW-
I used a $7.00 Pine 2x6 painted with $2.00 worth of Rustoleum paint. Secured to the FREEZER with a tube of Tub and Tile Caulk, then ran a bead on the inside seams just for good measure, the lid hinges were relocated to the collar. I'm pretty big guy, and not really worried about lifting a full cornie over the collar.
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07-26-2008, 05:18 AM
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I'm pretty big guy
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07-26-2008, 06:29 AM
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I used 2x10s and secured them to the freezer base with silicone. It seems to hold very well.
Those that suggested attaching it to the lid might be on to something, but I don't know if the weight would hold on the hinges. Plus it would be a bigger pain to lift up. The efficiency might go down as well because you'd be losing a little bit more cold air. I do find it a pain to reach over my tap handles to get into it though.
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