best/cheapest chest freezer that can fit 2 carboys?

[zodiak3000]

looking for a cheap chest freezer that can fit 2 carboys for fermentation control. ideally id like something tall enough to fit cornys as an alternative without having to build a collar. any suggestions?

 

[speeddemon11L]

I was looking for the same thing. I ended up with the GE 7.0cuft Model: FCM7SUWW

It'll hold two fermenters (bucket or carboy) on the bottom and leaves room for a blow off container on the shelf. You can also fit 4 cornies on the bottom. Price should be right at $200 for a new unit.

 

[zodiak3000]

I was looking for the same thing. I ended up with the GE 7.0cuft Model: FCM7SUWW

It'll hold two fermenters (bucket or carboy) on the bottom and leaves room for a blow off container on the shelf. You can also fit 4 cornies on the bottom. Price should be right at $200 for a new unit.

nice! if i was going to hook up cornys to serve would you need a collar though?

 

[Nateo]

I got a Holiday 7.2cu from Lowes for $189.

 

[goggledone]

What nateo said. Zero problems with mine so far and easily fits 2 better bottles/glass carboys.

 

[Bill33525]

Have a look here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/sizing-your-chest-freezer-corny-kegs-75449/

 

[zodiak3000]

What nateo said. Zero problems with mine so far and easily fits 2 better bottles/glass carboys.

what about cornys for serving?

 

[rack04]

what about cornys for serving?

Are you talking about a corny on the hump? If so, yes you would need a collar.

 

[zodiak3000]

Are you talking about a corny on the hump? If so, yes you would need a collar.

no, not on the hump. ive heard about some chest freezer models just being a few inches too short from being able to have connects for serving on cornys.

 

[msehler]

The 7.0 cu. ft. GE model mentioned is tall enough to accommodate ball lock cornies with cobra picnic taps on them (without a collar). It's also tall enough to hold a 20lb aluminum CO2 tank.

 

[zodiak3000]

The 7.0 cu. ft. GE model mentioned is tall enough to accommodate ball lock cornies with cobra picnic taps on them (without a collar). It's also tall enough to hold a 20lb aluminum CO2 tank.

thanks, probably my best bet unless i can find something real cheap on craigslist..

 

[msehler]

Don't give up hope. I picked up the mentioned model on CL for $100.

 

[goggledone]

No clue about compatibility with cornies as I bottle, but if you give me a minimum clearance you'd need I'll get the tape measure out and find out.