dmcman73
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I just got a 15 gallon keg for free, the spear in it was damaged so it was already removed and the keg is in excellent condition.
My plan is to cut out the bottom of the keg and use a triclover kit on the "top" to convert it to bottom drain.
To insulate, I am gluing aluminum foil to one side of 3/4 inch foam insulation (pink stuff from the box stores), cutting the 3/4 foam into 1" strips. I am then going to place them all around the keg (aluminum foil side towards the keg) and then use expanding foam in the seams if the foam strips. Once the foam is dry, trim it down and then build a wood covering around it with 1" wood strips. Between the aluminum reflecting the heat back, 3/4" foam and the wood acting as an insulator, I should keep some good temps.
Tbe bottom and the top of the keg will also be installed as well.
I will post pics here as I progress.
My plan is to cut out the bottom of the keg and use a triclover kit on the "top" to convert it to bottom drain.
To insulate, I am gluing aluminum foil to one side of 3/4 inch foam insulation (pink stuff from the box stores), cutting the 3/4 foam into 1" strips. I am then going to place them all around the keg (aluminum foil side towards the keg) and then use expanding foam in the seams if the foam strips. Once the foam is dry, trim it down and then build a wood covering around it with 1" wood strips. Between the aluminum reflecting the heat back, 3/4" foam and the wood acting as an insulator, I should keep some good temps.
Tbe bottom and the top of the keg will also be installed as well.
I will post pics here as I progress.