jaytizzle
Well-Known Member
I wanted to get this thread started up. I picked up a nice looking 14.8 cu ft freezer off of Craigslist last week with the intention of making an 8 tap coffin keezer. I currently have a 2 tap kegerator and it just isn't enough.
I'm still working through my design while trying to get the skeleton build. I've got a platform with casters done and need to plan my next steps.
Here's what I know so far:
1 - 14.8 cu ft freezer
2 - Will use 2x9's for a collar to make compressor hump useful
3 - 8 Perlick faucets spaced 4" apart
4 - Two 16" drip trays
5 - 36" wide coffin box
6 - Bar top will be 60" wide x 32" deep (front to back)
7 - Freezer will be easily removed in case it breaks and needs to be replaced
I've had a couple of ideas over the last few days.
The lid on the freezer is kind of banged up. I think I am going to remove it and replace with a DIY lid made from two 1/2" plywood sheets sandwiched together and backed with 2+" of foam insulation inside the freezer. Any reason why this would be a bad idea?
I'm looking for a way to route the drain line and I had a stroke of genius this morning that I think kills a few birds with 1 stone. There is no heat exhaust from the back of the freezer (as determined because the back doesn't require and minimal clearance). Since I'm replacing the lid and using a collar, why couldn't I just turn the freezer backwards in the box? This puts the drain hole and the freezer front (biggest heat transfer surface) towards the back of the box which will remain open. It'll be much easier to drain from there and reduce heat transfer problems. Thoughts?
I still need to figure out what I'm going to use for the bar top. I don't know if I will use ceramic or granite tile or if I will go for something different.
How critical is cold-air routing inside the faucet box? I see some people say they don't have any problems and others say that they do. I don't mind putting in a few computer case fans and routing the air using foam insulation to make small chambers but I'm not sure I want to go through all of the efforts to put in a duct system with a serious fan.
Any input is greatly appreciated! I am stoked about this build and am looking forward to getting it operational. A huge shout-out and thanks to Jester. I'm definitely using his design as inspiration and he also sent me his Google Sketch-Up files which has made my job a good bit easier.
And plenty of pictures will come as I get this build going. Not much to see as of now but I'll get some shots up this afternoon.
I'm still working through my design while trying to get the skeleton build. I've got a platform with casters done and need to plan my next steps.
Here's what I know so far:
1 - 14.8 cu ft freezer
2 - Will use 2x9's for a collar to make compressor hump useful
3 - 8 Perlick faucets spaced 4" apart
4 - Two 16" drip trays
5 - 36" wide coffin box
6 - Bar top will be 60" wide x 32" deep (front to back)
7 - Freezer will be easily removed in case it breaks and needs to be replaced
I've had a couple of ideas over the last few days.
The lid on the freezer is kind of banged up. I think I am going to remove it and replace with a DIY lid made from two 1/2" plywood sheets sandwiched together and backed with 2+" of foam insulation inside the freezer. Any reason why this would be a bad idea?
I'm looking for a way to route the drain line and I had a stroke of genius this morning that I think kills a few birds with 1 stone. There is no heat exhaust from the back of the freezer (as determined because the back doesn't require and minimal clearance). Since I'm replacing the lid and using a collar, why couldn't I just turn the freezer backwards in the box? This puts the drain hole and the freezer front (biggest heat transfer surface) towards the back of the box which will remain open. It'll be much easier to drain from there and reduce heat transfer problems. Thoughts?
I still need to figure out what I'm going to use for the bar top. I don't know if I will use ceramic or granite tile or if I will go for something different.
How critical is cold-air routing inside the faucet box? I see some people say they don't have any problems and others say that they do. I don't mind putting in a few computer case fans and routing the air using foam insulation to make small chambers but I'm not sure I want to go through all of the efforts to put in a duct system with a serious fan.
Any input is greatly appreciated! I am stoked about this build and am looking forward to getting it operational. A huge shout-out and thanks to Jester. I'm definitely using his design as inspiration and he also sent me his Google Sketch-Up files which has made my job a good bit easier.
And plenty of pictures will come as I get this build going. Not much to see as of now but I'll get some shots up this afternoon.