Another Keezer built!

[lcjustin]

Its seems like it is prob better to have the Collar attached to the lid when you open it. I did mine the other way with the collar attched the to Keezer. Sometimes when I have the lid open and I am messing around inside I sometimes knock the faucet open.

 

[Catt22]

Its seems like it is prob better to have the Collar attached to the lid when you open it. I did mine the other way with the collar attched the to Keezer. Sometimes when I have the lid open and I am messing around inside I sometimes knock the faucet open.

Haven't had that problem, but my faucets are mounted on the side of the collar and I access the kegs from the front. That was a major consideration when I chose to side mount them. I didn't want the added weight of the collar attached to the lid. I'm happy with this configuration and have been using it for about a year and a half now with no problems at all. I guess my only complaint is that it makes pouring a beer much too easy!

 

[KillerKellers]

Haven't had that problem, but my faucets are mounted on the side of the collar and I access the kegs from the front. That was a major consideration when I chose to side mount them. I didn't want the added weight of the collar attached to the lid. I'm happy with this configuration and have been using it for about a year and a half now with no problems at all. I guess my only complaint is that it makes pouring a beer much too easy!

I have that problem too! I think I am drinking faster then I can brew =/

 

[ODP]

awesome looking keezer! post more pics as you do more work on- I'm curious to see the base and caster setup

 

[BurkedUp]

Any pics of the back where the hinges are?

 

[lwridr91]

Nice job I really like the way your collar turned out. I to like the darker stains

 

[Ysgard]

How did you join your corners on the collar? More Liquid Nail? Screws don't seem to be working too well for me...

 

[balvey]

I'm looking for ideas and just wondering, why not put some kind of insulation on the back of the collar to make it more efficient?

 

[Rick500]

How did you join your corners on the collar? More Liquid Nail? Screws don't seem to be working too well for me...

I joined mine with hardwood pegs:

If you don't want to do that, metal 90 degree brackets might be a good option.

 

[freeland]

So after reading all the posts here and conveniently finding a Magic Chef 7.2 for cheap on CL, I'm now in the process of trying to make my first keezer.
Two questions:
Any tips or things to avoid/watch out for/that you would change now in hind-sight?
Second, is the extra fan was absolutely necessary once the collar has been added or if that is something that I can get by not having. Thanks for all the advice and tips.