how to convert a chest freezer to a kegerator

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i couldnt find it through search so could someone list me the parts needed for converting my chest freezer to a kegerator and the steps too please
 
Just use the search functionality and search for "keezer". I don't expect many people to be posting a list of parts and steps as this is a pretty major project. You'll find many different threads that use different parts and different methods of construction, so there really isn't a list of parts set in stone.
 
try over in DIY in the project locater thread that is stickied: here

scroll down to the serving section. you are building a keezer!

have fun! :mug:
 
ok i didnt know it was called a keezer lol that may be why i didnt find anything but what i want to know what are the major componets or how does it work like with the c02 and all
 
so am i right or wrong about this all i need to make a draft system is a pressure line into the keg from a co2 bottle with regulators and tap/ despensing line? basicly
 
Theoretically, yes, but only if you want to use picnic taps and open the freezer every time to pour a beer. If you want to have taps on the outside you will either need to put a wooden collar on the freezer or drill holes in the top for a tower.
 
Cleaning the draft lines you use BLC (Beer Line Cleaner) or some similar product. You can use a hand held device or just put dilute the BLC to its proper concentration in a corny keg, pressurize and run the solution through the lines. Here is a link to a very informative website and the photos of my keezer collar.

http://www.micromatic.com/beer-questions/how-often-clean-equipment-aid-61.html

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The compressor is in the back, underneath the hump and the coils are in the sides. Putting a tower on the top shouldn't be too much of a problem. Here is a thread that should give you a general idea on how to attach a tower to the top. My only concern is that you need the small piece of plywood to secure the tower into the lid.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/sanyo-4912-kegerator-conversion-19762/

Here is another thread to give you some ideas on running a tower out of the top. This person reinforced the lid with a sheet of plywood.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/hbt-members-inspired-me-my-keezer-project-150256/index7.html
 
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