Pie_Man
Well-Known Member
I'm planning my keezer build and I've heard mixed opinions from various people about using wood to cover the walls of a chest freezer. I'd like to build something similar to this: http://wardiesworld.wordpress.com/category/brewing/keezer/page/2/ (this guy has more woodworking skill than I do, but I think I can build something similar).
I've heard from several people that covering the walls of a chest freezer with wood prevents necessary air flow and will over work the freezer's compresssor thus shortening its lifespan. Is that a valid concern? Are there any other problems this could cause?
An alternative build I've been considering is to frame the outside of the freezer walls and paint the rest of the areas with appliance or chalk paint, something like this: http://imgur.com/a/5nF7c#0.
What are your thoughts from a functionality standpoint? I don't want to go through the effort of building a wood facade for the freezer just to burn out the freezer's motor prematurely. Thank you in advance.
I've heard from several people that covering the walls of a chest freezer with wood prevents necessary air flow and will over work the freezer's compresssor thus shortening its lifespan. Is that a valid concern? Are there any other problems this could cause?
An alternative build I've been considering is to frame the outside of the freezer walls and paint the rest of the areas with appliance or chalk paint, something like this: http://imgur.com/a/5nF7c#0.
What are your thoughts from a functionality standpoint? I don't want to go through the effort of building a wood facade for the freezer just to burn out the freezer's motor prematurely. Thank you in advance.