I already have a kegorator, but this sure would be fun..

IXVolt · Jan 30, 2012

I have too many projects already, but it would be fun to convert this to something... better!
http://roseburg.craigslist.org/for/2804805481.html

Seems like a really good price, I think it could hold at least 2 corny's.

Anyone else convert one of these?

DeBord · Jan 30, 2012

If I wasn't so far away I would jump on it. You may have a kegerator, but what about a lagering chamber?

IXVolt · Jan 30, 2012

It's only 11" deep. Don't think it would work for lagering my buckets or carboy's...

I'd have to use a corny keg to ferment in. Which isn't all bad I guess.

Hmm...

hmmmbeer · Jan 30, 2012

Thanks for the heads up, I just bought it and plan to pick it up this weekend! I'm in Idaho and from Portland Oregon...

ok, i'm kidding about buying it and picking it up... but that would be a cool idea!

A4J · Jan 30, 2012

That's a helluva good price!

Rivenin · Jan 30, 2012

A4J said:
That's a helluva good price!

If I wasn't so far away I'd jump on that in a second!

IXVolt · Jan 31, 2012

I happen to be in the area tomorrow for work... so I'm going to go take a look at it.

IXVolt · Jan 31, 2012

I ended up buying the cooler.
Now I need to figure out what to do with it. Its not quite tall enough for fit a corny. Maybe I can get two smaller cornies. Anyone have ideas? I'll post a pic when I can.

The depth is 22" so I MIGHT get a corny to fit if I cut parts of the rubber base and handles off. Not sure if I want to do that though.

kcolby · Jan 31, 2012

IXVolt said:
I ended up buying the cooler.
Now I need to figure out what to do with it. Its not quite tall enough for fit a corny.

Collar, Bartop, Tower, :mug:

basementbrewbrad · Jan 31, 2012

get 2 2.5 or 3 gallon cornies... does that thing light up in the front? If so it would be neat to get a graphic shop to make you some kind of beer graphic to wrap it with. Even if it doesn't light up it would be a cool looking rig.

IXVolt · Jan 31, 2012

I'm leaning toward the 3gal cornies. I already have a keezer with a collar.

It does have back lighting. I was think of something with diamond plate might be cool.

basementbrewbrad · Jan 31, 2012

if you could somehow get brew some love on it and a cold beer it would be a classic. Some diamond plate accents would be cool too

coypoo · Jan 31, 2012

I would think it would be cheaper to build a collar and put your kegs in there than buying 3 gal ones

IXVolt · Jan 31, 2012

It would be cheaper. But there is inside case lighting I would loose is I put a collar on. Maybe I can make a collar type lid that can have some sort of light effect incorporated.

IXVolt · Jan 31, 2012

I like the brew some love idea...

stevea1210 · Jan 31, 2012

I'm glad you bought it. Have fun with it.

basementbrewbrad · Jan 31, 2012

IXVolt said:
I like the brew some love idea...

Thanks... I figured It would be a good play on the original.

IXVolt · Jan 31, 2012

Ok, so this is what it is. http://www.idw-usa.com/images/products/uploads/188.pdf
The retail on these is unbelievably expensive.

Here's some pics of the unit.

Notice the adjustable thermostat.

So, now the fun begins... but first I need a beer.

IXVolt · May 16, 2012

An update, been using the cooler as a fermentation chest. Works great as is, until I can figure out how to distribute beer from it.

jfrizzell · May 16, 2012

I missed the Criagslist post. What did you pay for that thing? Just wondering how bad I should hate you.

Nice score! Have fun with that.

IXVolt · May 16, 2012

I picked it up for 30 bucks

shelly_belly · May 16, 2012

Pin locks might fit.

IXVolt · May 17, 2012

shelly_belly said:
Pin locks might fit.

Pin lock 5gal corny?

shelly_belly · May 17, 2012

IXVolt said:
Pin lock 5gal corny?

Yes. Mine are 23" tall.

IXVolt · May 17, 2012

shelly_belly said:
Yes. Mine are 23" tall.

Hmm.. it's 22" deep. If I could trim an inch of rubber off either the top or bottom, that might work.

I already have a kegorator, but this sure would be fun..

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