Chest Freezer to Keezer Conversion: MikeE's DIY build

[jmf143]

EasyE, what size casters did you go with? If a caster is rated at 125 lb load, does using four mean the total load is 500 lbs?

 

[EasyE]

EasyE, what size casters did you go with? If a caster is rated at 125 lb load, does using four mean the total load is 500 lbs?

I went with the 6 inch heavy duty casters, rated at 600 lbs. They do the trick very well.

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-x-2-inch-heavy-duty-swivel-caster-41565.html

 

[MTbrewer22]

Where did you get the black aluminum? I live in the same general area and have been looking for that color but have been unsuccessful. What company did you purchase it from? I have found siding in different colors but nothing shorter than a 50ft roll, which is way to much. Thanks.

 

[Hang Glider]

I couldn't find the black aluminum either, but I found some "L" shaped vinyl in the Lowe's vinyl siding area - It's like an accessory for something, not the actual siding - that and a can of 'plastic' paint (black) and a sharp knife... but I covered mine in oak, so the top isn't smooth and black like EasyE's

(old photo, just after completion, May 2011. Those corneys are full now!)

 

[EasyE]

Where did you get the black aluminum? I live in the same general area and have been looking for that color but have been unsuccessful. What company did you purchase it from? I have found siding in different colors but nothing shorter than a 50ft roll, which is way to much. Thanks.

The black aluminum was from Bridgewater Lumber. Saline, MI. Post pics of your keezer here when you finish. All the best as you near completion.

 

[strumke]

I couldn't find the black aluminum either, but I found some "L" shaped vinyl in the Lowe's vinyl siding area - It's like an accessory for something, not the actual siding - that and a can of 'plastic' paint (black) and a sharp knife... but I covered mine in oak, so the top isn't smooth and black like EasyE's

(old photo, just after completion, May 2011. Those corneys are full now!)

What's in that jug?

Also, how do you like the black & tan turtle? I was debating one of those vs. a standard Guinness spoon.

 

[kerklein2]

I couldn't find the black aluminum either, but I found some "L" shaped vinyl in the Lowe's vinyl siding area - It's like an accessory for something, not the actual siding - that and a can of 'plastic' paint (black) and a sharp knife... but I covered mine in oak, so the top isn't smooth and black like EasyE's

(old photo, just after completion, May 2011. Those corneys are full now!)

That looks really nice. Could you show how you have the shanks coming through the vinyl? Did you do a gasket there or anything?

 

[ZombieBrew83]

Awesome build! Thanks for sharing. Need to keep this in mind for the future.

 

[rekoob]

Nice builds!

yes, what is in that jug?

 

[EasyE]

I couldn't find the black aluminum either, but I found some "L" shaped vinyl in the Lowe's vinyl siding area - It's like an accessory for something, not the actual siding - that and a can of 'plastic' paint (black) and a sharp knife... but I covered mine in oak, so the top isn't smooth and black like EasyE's

(old photo, just after completion, May 2011. Those corneys are full now!)

That black vinyl looks tight! Nice wood grain too.

 

[EasyE]

That is one nice looking build. Congrats on the new addition to your family. Another keezer is born! I hope you have many years of cold beer. What was the reason for the jug on the keezer hump?

I LOVE my black and tan turtle...it just sits on the glass and pours a nice pint every time.

 

[fireslayer]

Great looking build!

 

[Hang Glider]

Sorry I missed the questions - and not to hijack the OPs thread - just answering...

What's in the jug? RV Glycol - (food safe) It pumps on demand over to my fermentation chamber to provide cooling. (pump immersed in 5-gallon plastic jug, turned on by temp control on fermenter). Stainless tubing from McMaster-Carr runs along back and through foam to outside where some disconnects allow me to attach to the fermenter's chiller system.

The wood grain is real wood grain - that's all red oak, stained, varnished. Nice tight joints, rather proud of them.

There are 2 inches of foam, then the vinyl wrap - the shanks nuts are all the way back in there deep - against the wood. Shouldn't have to remove them (God, I hope not!). The foam and vinyl got oversized holes to fit around the shanks (vinyl holes are quite snug, so there is no ugliness - careful measuring required).

the turtle works just fine, but I have a Guinness spoon, too.

 

[msehler]

Can you post more pictures/details of your CO2 tank mounting?

 

[Csalazar2012]

Nice Job! Have you ever had any condensation or rust starting to form in the inside of the freezer?

 

[EasyE]

Nice Job! Have you ever had any condensation or rust starting to form in the inside of the freezer?

I do get some condensation, mainly from opening it and letting in humid air. To combat this small amount of condensation, I installed a fan to move the air around and have two Damp Rid rechargeable plug-ins that really soak up the small amount of moisture. Plug them in after about 30 days, they dry out, then back in the keezer. Once a year I pull all kegs out and clean down inside of keezer as I do drip some beer when connecting and disconnecting kegs, bottling, etc.