Danby Kegerator Door Insulation Replacement

[Bobo1898]

I've got a Danby fridge that was converted to a kegerator. While it was a DIY project, I got it second hand. It's treated me very well with the time I've had it. However, you can see in one of the attached images, that the insulation of the door has fallen apart.

I was planning on tearing it all out and replacing this with a 1.5" thick insulated board (also pictured). I figured I can use clear silicone caulk to adhere the board to the door. Then, because the door isn't entirely flat, use foam spray to fill in the gap(s) behind the board where necessary. I would cover all this up with a sheet or two of Reflectix.

I imagine this would get the job done, but are there any other suggestions that may be better in the long run?

 

[lumpher]

That sounds like a good long-term solution to me.

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

I'd cut to fit that rigid insulation to fit the door. Go down to home improvement store and look for plastic or fiberglass sheets. They are used for shower panels and coolers. They are thin material, water proof and real easy to cut.

 

[day_trippr]

"FRP"

 

[Bobo1898]

Go down to home improvement store and look for plastic or fiberglass sheets.

Are you suggesting to use this instead of Reflectix to place over the foam board/spray foam? Or to stack these in the door in place of everything I mentioned?

And to be clear, you're talking about the wall boards and not the pink fiberglass sheets?

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

Judging from the pictures I was thinking you wanted to insulate the door. You already have the pink insulation board that could be cut to fit inside the door shell.

The FRP sheet material would Be cut to fit and placed on top of the pink insulation board. All sandwiched together. If you glue them together make sure you get the right glue. Some will actually melt that insulation.

So, I guess, yes, don't use that Reflextix, use the FRO or something similar. I've seen a plastic type material much the same as the fiberglass, used basically the same way.

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

That Reflectex stuff is nice if you want to wrap around something like a fermenter. I wouldn't use it on a flat area like your door, it can get damaged real easy.

 

[Bobo1898]

The FRP sheets seem like they'll look nicer too. And I can fill in gaps behind with spray foam.

This is what I'm seeing:

https://www.menards.com/main/paint/...wtt4809c/p-1444450799332-c-8168.htm?exp=false
Clear silicone caulk shouldn't melt the foam board or the FRP, correct?

Thanks for your suggestions!

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

Yup, that's the stuff. When you stop by Menards or where ever you buy it, ask if they have any damaged pieces. A 4x8 sheet is more than you need, but you might find other used for the left overs. I have used that fir a variety of things around the house and garage . Made some fancy fender skirts for a custom car I built back in my previous life.

Not sure on the silicone; check the insulation board manufacturer website or maybe try a dab on a piece.

On the fiberglass sheets there's a pebble gloss dude and the back is rough. You could paint the rough side if you wanted. The other side too but you're going to sand it down some.

Good luck, and happy to help!