Black Sunhsine - My Keezer Build - Lots of Pics

[mervmurry]

I got a 4-pack of ball locks that were converted from pin locks (short and stubbys). Could you tell me how many of the short and stubby kegs you can fit in this kenmore? I am trying to decide between the kenmore 8.8 and the frigidaire 7.2. Please advise. Thanks in advance!

 

[electrichead]

It should fit 4 on the floor. It is not a tight fit with the ball locks.

 

[mervmurry]

I was hoping that was the case. Thanks for your help! If anyone could tell me the interior dimensions of this freezer, that'd be great. I am hoping to get the most out of the freezer but am still considering the Frigidaire 7.2 from Lowes.

 

[Dirty]

Now all we need is a follow up post. HOW DID YOU MAKE THOSE SWEET TAP HANDLES. Than needs to be a sticky.

Rock Chalk

Chris

 

[mSaNiAc]

Now all we need is a follow up post. HOW DID YOU MAKE THOSE SWEET TAP HANDLES. Than needs to be a sticky.

Rock Chalk

Chris

What he said...

 

[electrichead]

Remembered to take that pic of the drip tray.

6 neodymium magnets. 1.25" x 1/8". I recessed them and added spongy rubber pads over them for friction. The little felt pads are OCD overkill. I might add 2 more magnets to the bottom.

Now all we need is a follow up post. HOW DID YOU MAKE THOSE SWEET TAP HANDLES. Than needs to be a sticky.

Rock Chalk

Chris

The tap handles are 1.5" red oak dowels shaped on a hand belt sander mounted in the vice(I desperately need to buy a lathe).

The wraps are various long Turks Head knots. The black is a single strand about 25' long, and the other is 20' light + 10' dark brown. I used paracord. If your are interested in giving it a try, I can direct you to a few great web sites.

 

[mcl]

Thanks for the pic of the drip tray. I am looking to do something very similar.

 

[ToastedPenguin]

Finally finished the drip tray and tap markers.

Great post, thanks for all the information!!!

I like the tap marker on the top of your keezer behind the taps, what did you use to make it /where did you get it? I also like the idea of the drip tray using and using magnets to attach it to the front. I am going to be using a 19" drip tray myself, what did you use to hold the trip tray?

Thanks!

David

 

[Kahu]

I love this build! Now that it's been a little while, have you had any problems having the electrical stuff inside the keezer?

 

[electrichead]

I love this build! Now that it's been a little while, have you had any problems having the electrical stuff inside the keezer?

None at all. I added damp rid and have yet to see any water in the container. Also, no condensation build up in the boxes. I was checking them once a week but no longer bother.

 

[jaythebassist]

awesome build man. I'm about to build an under-bar keezer using the Kenmore 8.8.

Cheers!

 

[Dogzbone]

Those tap handles are pretty sweet! Any info on those?

 

[MisterLas]

Awesome build!

Using this as a starting point for mine.

 

[jayh]

This is one of the few keezer threads where I see an actual closeup of wiring the TSS2 for controlling just 1 temp. I see how you have the love wired, but I'm confused on how you wired it to the outlet.

I'm trying to figure out which wires are for the outlet, and which one acts as the ground.

EDIT: I answered my own question. The green (red shrink wrap) and the whites go to the 2 screws on the outlet, the blacks splice together, and the green from the line going to the power source goes to the grounding screw.

 

[STA]

Very inspiring build, and very helpful pictures, thanks! Does anybody know where to get a grommet like that with a small hole and a long stem? All the rubber ones I've seen are very shallow, so they wouldn't fit in wood 3/4" deep. The deeper ones I've seen are all hard plastic and larger than an inch in diameter -- the kind used for wire management in office desks.

 

[BoundForBeer]

When in doubt Mcmastercarr.com!!

 

[StMarcos]

Very nice job. It took a couple of years, but the regulators in my kgrator started to corrode. Since moved them external. CO2 external as well.

 

[electrichead]

Those tap handles are pretty sweet! Any info on those?

Sorry I missed this question from a while back. I made the tap handles out of a red oak dowel using a belt sander in a vice. I wish I could have turned them on a lathe but that is one piece on machinery I don't have. The wraps are multiple pass Turks Head knots done with paracord.

This is one of the few keezer threads where I see an actual closeup of wiring the TSS2 for controlling just 1 temp. I see how you have the love wired, but I'm confused on how you wired it to the outlet.

I'm trying to figure out which wires are for the outlet, and which one acts as the ground.

EDIT: I answered my own question. The green (red shrink wrap) and the whites go to the 2 screws on the outlet, the blacks splice together, and the green from the line going to the power source goes to the grounding screw.

Sorry I missed this as well, but yes your edit is correct.

Very inspiring build, and very helpful pictures, thanks! Does anybody know where to get a grommet like that with a small hole and a long stem? All the rubber ones I've seen are very shallow, so they wouldn't fit in wood 3/4" deep. The deeper ones I've seen are all hard plastic and larger than an inch in diameter -- the kind used for wire management in office desks.

The grommet was from a vehicle firewall, however, I can't for the life of me remember what kind. You could possibly find something at an auto parts store.

 

[ShakyD]

This is my favorite keezer build! I am putting together the parts for a similar build with a black Kenmore 8.8 and using your build for inspiration. I have very limited wood working skills and was wondering what type of saw you used to mitre the 1x8 collar (it is a 1x8 right?)? Also, where did you get the drip tray? I have seen similar ones at Beverage Factory and Keg Connection, but want to see if there is a better solution out there.

 

[PiratesBeardBrewery]

The wraps are various long Turks Head knots. The black is a single strand about 25' long, and the other is 20' light + 10' dark brown. I used paracord. If your are interested in giving it a try, I can direct you to a few great web sites.

Could you post those websites, please? I'd like to put some of those on my taps.

 

[diS]

Looking beautiful!
I am 1 step closer to my own keezer build.

 

[Sheldon]

Very well done. I am jealous!!! BTW, I have that same Brooklyn Brewery sign over my kegorator!!!

Sheldon

 

[electrichead]

I have very limited wood working skills and was wondering what type of saw you used to mitre the 1x8 collar (it is a 1x8 right?)? Also, where did you get the drip tray? I have seen similar ones at Beverage Factory and Keg Connection, but want to see if there is a better solution out there.

I used a 12" sliding compound miter saw.

The tray is from barproducts.com

Could you post those websites, please? I'd like to put some of those on my taps.

Check out these 2 sites. Great place to start.

http://www.folsoms.net/knots/tejay/index.htm

http://stormdrane.blogspot.com

 

[HopSong]

subscribed

 

[LuiInIdaho]

Subscribing for future reference. Great job on the keezer. Mark

 

[BeerSurfer]

I love this build and plan to use it as a starting point for my Keezer. Thanks for all the great info.

 

[Cerevisceral]

I'm also on board to use this as a starting point (or ideal state haha). I'm not a serious DIY'er but I'll make an exception for this beauty! First post here, but after a year of mini-mashes and bottling I'm going to take the plunge and go all-grain & keg. Thanks electrichead for the inspiration! I have the Kenmore 8.8 ordered and scheduled for delivery next week

 

[Hal9000]

Where did you order from? Sears?

I'm in the market.

 

[Cerevisceral]

Where did you order from? Sears?

I'm in the market.

Yeah, I ordered mine off the Sears website. Heads up though, if your local Sears does not have it in stock you have to get it shipped to your house (about $70 shipping charge). I thought they would have an option to get it stocked at the nearest store so I could pick it up at no charge. Oh well... it should be arriving here next week! Got the taps, shanks, and lines from Austin Homebrew Supply today.

 

[BeerSurfer]

This is how my keezer turned out.