Flomaster's Magic Chef 7.2 cuft Keezer Build

[bovineblitz]

/jealous

Can't wait til I have the space for a keezer. That's a very pro looking build.

 

[Flomaster]

so I just got some 3/16" bev-seal ultra 235 barrier tubing have some new parts on order.

my plan is to use a short stub of the thick 3/16" tubing off each one of my 4 ss beer lines from the tap. I am then going to attach a 1/4" barb x MFL fitting so I can use swivel nuts to connect each end of the tubing. to the couplings and towers.

parts were ordered from IPS aka Installation Parts Supply

they have great pricing on these small fittings and Oetiker clamps as well.

-=Jason=-

 

[IPAAAA]

Post some pics of all the parts when you get a chance. I am trying to figure out how I will install a ss shank on my tower.

 

[wedge421]

Looks killer!! Love the details on it. Im still sitting with a stock 7.2 with a ranco on it

 

[Flomaster]

Post some pics of all the parts when you get a chance. I am trying to figure out how I will install a ss shank on my tower.

kinda hard to visualize, but but I will take some photos when the parts arrive and I get it all set up.

I plan on keeping the keezer at 38 and running around 12' of tubing.

-=Jason=-

 

[sammy33]

Nice build! I am looking at the same size freezer and yours is an inspiration. :rockin:

 

[Flomaster]

so my memory card crapped out on me and the photos I took of the new beer lines are gone. this bev-seal is some tricky stuff to get to not leak.

I have some new oetiker clamps on order that should let me get them a bit tighter and eliminate leaks.

-=Jason=-

 

[lou2row]

When you asked about setting it on it's side:

Anytime you set over a fridge or freezer, it is best to let it sit unplugged for 24 hours once you stand it back up. Something with the compressor.

 

[Flomaster]

time for some updates.

I still hadn't gotten around to finishing this ting off, but its about 95% done I'd say.

I have added a 2x6 lift kit as I like to call it aka "collar"

I have added 3 Taprite secondary regulators,

I have moved my 20# co2 tank outside the keezer

Still left to do, is cut my granite to trim out the sides and make up my other 3 co2 lines..

on to the photos.
Scored these 4 regulators fr $65 shipped on ebay.

wood stain is el cheapo $1.99 can of spray paint.... it turned out really good IMHO for being a sprayed on application. way easier than doing stains I have done in the past.

-=Jason=-

 

[Flomaster]

here is a finished photo of the keezer...

its been a long time in the works, but its finally done...

the only thing I might do it add a co2 port out the back so I can possibly purge bottles with co2 before bottling them.

-=Jason=-

 

[nhwrecker]

Looks good, and I wondered what happened to that set of 4 secondary regs. I obviously waited too long - glad to see they went to a good homebrewing home.

 

[Flomaster]

Looks good, and I wondered what happened to that set of 4 secondary regs. I obviously waited too long - glad to see they went to a good homebrewing home.

when I first saw the auction I didn't notice Buy it now = Free shipping so I was going to wait until the last few seconds to place my bid. I had another look at the auction and realized I could buy it now and get free shipping and it would be cheaper than getting it at the cheapest price plus shipping.

it was a no brainier.. I pulled the trigger and bought them.

-=jason=-

 

[Flomaster]

Here's an updated photo of how the Keezer sits today.

secondary regulators finally added and casters as well.

 

[Flomaster]

Tiz a sad sad sad day form y Keezer... its not cooling I fear its out of R134a coolent.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/magic-chef-keezer-dead-431458/#post5501303

-=Jason=-

 

[kMc21]

Jason- That tile looks sharp with polished steel. Helluva durable material too! Sad to hear about the death in the family.

What's inside that stainless side-by-side in the background?? Looks like a new project to me!

 

[Flomaster]

that side by side is currently in the kitchen being used. we stayed with my sister in law for a month when we moved back to SoCal. so that was the garage fridge.

I have been thinkng about possible a side by side, but then i'd need shanks and the works. I found another Magic Chef on Craigslist for $120 its very, its a 7.0 CU and mine is 7.2 Cu I think I might be able to swap the rolling frame ane stone work onto the newer one.

-=Jason=-

 

[241]

Amazing

 

[Flomaster]

Looks like I found another magic chef about 30 miles from my house. I might be picking it up tomorrow night.

 

[Flomaster]

woot woot. Looks like I found a newer model with the same dimensions as my old one. Let the painting begin. I'm thinking of maybe adding a charcoal stripe or design along with black paint.