I just have mine coming in and sitting to the most top left of the keg above the compressor. Seems to keep it pretty dead-on with temps and is out of the way of keg placement.
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I just have mine coming in and sitting to the most top left of the keg above the compressor. Seems to keep it pretty dead-on with temps and is out of the way of keg placement.
Just got my baby all installed. Thanks to the wife for helping me get it's new home so nicely decorated.
This is a Kenmore 8.8, holds 6 ball locks real easy. I did the factory double hinge for the lid and collar, so I can lift just the lid or the entire lid and collar for easy access. I installed a 12v fan for better circulation and 1" r5 insulation on the collar. Triple body Taprite secondary regulator and 4 way distributor w/ a Taprite primary on the tank. I will get some more pics of the inside this week after I get a few gas fittings that are on the way, I'll post up a few pics in the DIY board. Thanks to electrichead for the inspiration and ideas!
What is the black stuff on the top and bottom of your collar?
Bitterbrush
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Top of the collar is just the original seal that came on the lid, goes up with the lid when opened. On the bottom I used some black rubber seal that I found at Lowes, it's mounted to the underside of the oak collar w/ mitered corners and goes up with the collar when it's opened.
torkerrider
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We kegged our first brown ale and will soon add shelves to allow cold crashing and hopefully 3 kegs at the same time with our co2 tank on the outside.
Top of the collar is just the original seal that came on the lid, goes up with the lid when opened. On the bottom I used some black rubber seal that I found at Lowes, it's mounted to the underside of the oak collar w/ mitered corners and goes up with the collar when it's opened.
Thanks, think I need to add that to the bottom of mine.
Jaysus
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okay.. so if i stick it in the corner of the lid poping out of the lid "plastic liner" (so it will be at the back left side at the very top.. then I should be okay?..
I think someone asked if I built it myself.. (My wife wishes i hadnt... Took over my basement building this thing..
)I stained and polished this all myself.. that took the longest.. about two days to finish.. 2 coats of stain and 3 coasts of urathane. It should withstand a few dribbles of beer.
torkerrider
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That was just for some moving around that we were doing
Sorry for the cloudy image, my Blackberry is all i had handy (pocket fuz).
Here is the finished product in its final home (Minus Drip tray)... and You can see the build in all stages here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/antonio.castano/MyKegerator?feat=directlink
Here is the finished product in its final home (Minus Drip tray)... and You can see the build in all stages here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/antonio.castano/MyKegerator?feat=directlink
DubbelDach
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Ahhhh come on... You're pulling my leg.
Literally... every time you get a.... beer.
:fro:
You can find it on ebay... its a 12v fan its kind of loud but you can run it at 9v.. It works well the gentle breeze inside the fridge make my faucets COLD.
Check ebay..
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nidec-Gamma-30-..._EN_Networking_Components&hash=item2a0f673285
I got mine from a Server Engineer at my Job, i'm in IT so it wasnt hard.. The one got is actually 250 bucks new to replace from factory..and about 30 bucks on ebay...(about) the one i found just now on ebay is about 1 buck...
italynstallyn44
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Just about finished with my kegerator. Figured I would share. Still working on the second tap handle. It's going to look just like the other one.
doublesimcoe
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jeciv said:
No there are Zimmer. Used stryker when I was in military.
Basic and simple, but it keeps my beer cold. I cant wait until I get my two faucets, for now just picnic taps.
This weekend I converted this freezer into a refrigerator by installing an external thermometer. I had to modify my workbench to fit it. Now I need to drill hole and add tubing, faucet, handles ect.
I'm wondering if there is any way to drill a hole for the CO2. I'm afraid to drill through the side or back.
Overall, I think my mancave is coming right along. Got the TV out there while brewing/drinking. Tonight I'm brewing a Honey Lager...back by popular demand.
I'm wondering if there is any way to drill a hole for the CO2. I'm afraid to drill through the side or back.
Overall, I think my mancave is coming right along. Got the TV out there while brewing/drinking. Tonight I'm brewing a Honey Lager...back by popular demand.
You even have "Drinking Made Easy" on the tele. :rockin:
-TH-
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I drilled mine through the bottom near the side, then I ran the tubing out from underneath.
TBLbrewer
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Two years in the making, but here it is. This is a 5.5 cubic foot chest freezer. I built the surround out of 2x4s and 1/4" plywood. The top is 3/4" plywood.
Gorgeous man. Do you have woodworking experience?
TBLbrewer
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Nope. I've gotten really good with woodfiller and sandpaper though.
Really nice.
I want to do a similar keezer build, that I would like to double as a bar surface.
I want to do a similar keezer build, that I would like to double as a bar surface.
Photopilot
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Sounds like he's been woodworking for at least 2 years now.
Really nice looking work. It's amazing how nice a 2x4 can look when stained. The legs on my glass racks are from 2x10 stock and they came out pretty nice also.
That is a really great looking keezer. I really like the dark wood stain.
-TH-
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Here's more info on my keezer: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/upright-keezer-rigid-mounted-picnic-taps-237711/
The temp controller is a Love TS-13010. I bought it at www.coleparmer.com
Hoppopotomus
Cedar Hollow Brewing
I'm finishing my rustic knotty pine and cedar log keezer tomorrow and will finally be able to add some pics to the infamous "show us your kegerator" thread. It' a 3 tap, 4 keg coffin keezer that has taken me a couple of months to build. I'll be posting pictures this weekend with the final product. I have my first 3 kegged batches inside carbing and they should be ready this weekend! :rockin: I just wanted to thank everyone that has shared their knowledge and expertise on keezer building with me, and to everyone that has posted their builds on this thread. I have a thread that chronicles my build from start to finish, but I warn you, it has gotten pretty long a drawn out. Anyways....great job to everyone that has posted on this thread. Can't wait to be a part of it! Pics this weekend.
Pics this weekend.theanswriz42
Member
Not as awesome as some of your kegerators but hey, it works for me:
DunklesWeissbier
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Getting great ideas for painting my kegerator from this thread. Mine is starting to show some rust speckles and may get painted soon.
Here it is:
This is a tower i bought about ten years ago that I intend to build a bar/kegerator around. Just haven't had the space for it yet. I dug it out of storage after seeing this thread. May have to put this into service.
Here it is:
This is a tower i bought about ten years ago that I intend to build a bar/kegerator around. Just haven't had the space for it yet.
I dug it out of storage after seeing this thread. May have to put this into service.
two_hearted
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Not as awesome as some of your kegerators but hey, it works for me:
WHERE did you get that 'biner tapper? Awesome!
That's pretty nice. I've been trying to figure out a good way to turn a cam-a-lot into a tap handle. Perhaps just a nut tool. Something climbing related.
Simple but effective. I'd like a taller collar, but since I had some scrap laying around getting this was free!
theanswriz42
Member
One of the guys at my gym made all 3 for me. If you're interested, I can probably get you his email address.
TBL, any chance of you putting up a thread with some pics and details?
LesserChance
Member
Glad to finally be part of this thread, I think I've looked through all 200-something pages for inspiration. Thanks everyone!
My keezer:
Some details about the build here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/new-keezer-build-233737/
My keezer:
Some details about the build here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/new-keezer-build-233737/
frod1963
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My brother in law is in town visiting and brought me this CNC machined bundle of joy. Wahoo. Nothing like a prototype for future reference.
