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I did a preliminary test for one hour using a digital thermometer placed on the compressor box. Although some small gaps were not sealed yet, I was able to drop the internal temperature from 64°F to 41°F. That is 23°F over one hour or a drop of 0.38°F/min.! :mug:

1&2) Test fitting the the compressor framing. The heat exchange coil is tied for the test fit. 3) A messy job with "great stuff" sealing the gaps. I used the window and door kind, as it says flexible and wouldn't push the panels off square. 4) The heat exchange coil is now tacked on with chicken...

1&2) More compressor framing. 3) Noticed the foam for the horizontal support.

A long overdue update. 1&2)Back access on the tap box. 3-5) Framing in around the compressor.

I'm in too

I would love to know how this worked out for you. I also "rent living spaces", so using two 120v elements vs. the one 240v element is interesting as it would save the cost of buying 50ft of 10 gauge wire. I’m assuming that you are plugging into the same circuit for both of the 120v...

Oh me too, I could so use this for my "special project" in my analytical chemistry class! :mug:

It can be done. I am still in the process of finishing mine. That said being a perpetually broke college student means I can only work on it when I have extra cash, so yours would probably go faster. The lines in the back(and sides and top depending on your model) are a pain to excavate from...

I'm in.

I'm not entirely sure, but I'll check and update this post. For now here is a picture to give an idea of scale with a 5# CO2 cylinder and two ball lock cornies.

Inside seams sealed with calk. Adding in foam board. Mostly three layers of 3/4" R 4.0 all around. Weather stripping foam on the back of the doors to make the seal.

Perfect for a broke college student!

Thanks, it will be awhile until I get a secondary tank for nitrogen/carbon dioxide(might try to use argon/carbon dioxide mix). However I got a good deal on it, it looks cool and we know it's all about looking cool.:cool: height: 14" from the bottom of the drip tray to the top. Useable...

I purchased my shanks from ritebrew.com. The stainless steel flange is sold separately, but I emailed them and they created a new product so that you can upgrade from black plastic to stainless steel for $1.00! The tap handles and faucets I bought from ebay. The faucets are 2 Ventmatics(were...

Just another progress update. 1. Holes for shanks 2. Shanks inserted. 3. Shanks on the inside of the tap box 4. With faucets 5. Stepping back to enjoy the view.

Projects like this are the one part of home ownership I am looking forward to.

Just curious, it looked like there was an overlap in the picture. But by all means, measure away. I'm sure someone will find it helpful, this looks like a good design and build.

Yea, I was looking into electric because I have gotten tired of dragging around propane cylinders and given I'm going to move in another 6-12 months having natural gas hoked up is not really an option for me. From what I saw electric is comparable to natural gas in cost and both are less than...

If you still have any I would be interested. Would need shipping to Charlotte NC.

Looks good. :mug: Is the straight piece connecting the out valve to the rest of the manifold at an angle?