Cooling fermentor with keezer

[Bobby_M]

So you have to still cut the plastic on the door for the kegs? Bummer. I didn't get any hopes up for the All Rounder, but was hoping at least a ball lock or two would fit with no issues.

Nah, those shelves leave about a 4" space to the back compressor hump.

 

[SanPancho]

As my first foray into home brew, I'm planning to build a keezer that I can use to pour some kegs from my local breweries. I think this is a good way to prove to myself (my wife) that I need copious amounts of beer on hand at all times...

As I design the keezer, I'm thinking about dedicating some space to a water tank that I can recirculate through my future fermentation cooling coil. I haven't been able to find any examples of people doing this, so I'm a bit concerned it won't work or isn't a good idea. Does anyone have any practical experience with this idea? Would refrigerated water not be cold enough for this idea to work? Or would the volume required take up too much keezer real estate?

Thanks!

just an FYI- walmart has a 7cu ft frigidaire chest freezer for $159 with free delivery. mine should arrive tomorrow, old keezer goes on craigslist after i make sure it runs fine for a few days.

not really a help with your fermentation, but cheap solution for a keezer

 

[redrocker652002]

just an FYI- walmart has a 7cu ft frigidaire chest freezer for $159 with free delivery. mine should arrive tomorrow, old keezer goes on craigslist after i make sure it runs fine for a few days.

not really a help with your fermentation, but cheap solution for a keezer

How much would you want for the old one? I am in San Francisco, if you are close maybe we can work something out. I could use a storage box or even a multi tap setup. LOL Pending Accountant (wife) approval of course. LOL

 

[SanPancho]

How much would you want for the old one? I am in San Francisco, if you are close maybe we can work something out. I could use a storage box or even a multi tap setup. LOL Pending Accountant (wife) approval of course. LOL

The old one is a 5 cu ft model, so smaller than the new one. Fits an all-rounder fermenter, 6.5 carboy, etc., but only 2 kegs at time on floor and a smaller 2.5 to 3gal keg on the hump. But you can also avoid going with small kegs and get some of those oxebar plastic kegs for fairly cheap these days to round out how many beers you have at one time.

here's a thread with all the keezer info you'll ever want- Chest Freezer Specs and Layouts

if it works for you shoot me a PM and we can work something out. no rush.

 

[Bassman2003]

A lot of us have tried all kinds of hacks over the years. Skip all of the hassle and just get some kind of fridge and put the fermenter inside. I found a wine fridge used with a digital temperature setting from 39F to 65F for $200 many years ago. I recently added an Inkbird and ran EVA Barrier tubing out for gas purging of kegs. It really solves all of the issues without any problems.

 

[Beekeeper]

Thanks for the link, to me this is a great find - No Freezer Section! I have one on order already.

Easily fits a corny keg without any conversion of the front door.

 

[Bobby_M]

Easily fits a corny keg without any conversion of the front door.

Or two if you get out the utility knife.