GE 7.0 Keezer Build...

[OatStraw]

Hi all I've decided to begin my Keezer build. I will be using the GE 7.0 CU FT Freezer from Home Depot. I picked this up on during their black Friday sale, and believe it was around $160.00. The inspiration is currently from jetlink1983's build

Here is what I have drawn up so far. The Powercat's may or may not be in the final product, but the glass/plexi will be frosted and back light.

Plan on starting the dolly tonight.

 

[Plankton]

How many kornies can fit in this?

 

[basementbrewbrad]

looks like it will be a great build... good luck

 

[OatStraw]

How many kornies can fit in this?

From what I have read on this site it should fit 4 tightly.

 

[Mcbobs]

Being from Manhattan, KS, home to the KState Wildcats, I approve this project!

:rockin::rockin:

 

[OatStraw]

Being from Manhattan, KS, home to the KState Wildcats, I approve this project!

:rockin::rockin:

Heck yeah! 2008 Alumni right here!

EMAW

 

[Hoppopotomus]

Good luck on the build! I used a 7 cu. ft. GE freezer as well with fantastic results. It holds 4 on the floor + 5lb CO2 cylinder, so no collar needed. Granted it's a tight fit, but it works fine! Let me know if I can help. I love following these builds and helping along the way where I can. Can't wait to see the progress!

 

[OatStraw]

Thanks Hoppo. I am planning on making my own lid in case the freezer dies on me I might be able to take it back. Any recommendations on constructing a lid?

 

[Brewnoob1]

I have the same freezer. It can hold 4 on the floor and 1 on the hump with a tall enough collar. I, however, only have 2 taps out of mine. So it has 2 kegs, my 20lb co2 bottle, and cold crashing my carboy.

 

[Hoppopotomus]

Thanks Hoppo. I am planning on making my own lid in case the freezer dies on me I might be able to take it back. Any recommendations on constructing a lid?

If you check out my thread (WARNING: It's ridiculously long!), someplace towards the beginning you can see how I constructed the lid. I made it so it is detachable from the lid of the freezer. That way I can swap out freezers if ever needed. A lot of guys use construction adhesive to attach their top base to the freezer lid, but I did not. I used 3/4" plywood on the top and drilled holes through it (and the lid) after laying out the ideal position for my bolts to go through the lid. I then recessed "t" nuts on the top side plywood and used long (3 1/2") 5/16" bolts with oversized washers from the under surface of the freezer lid to, up through the plywood and screwed through the "t" nuts. Once installed on top, I then drilled holes from my intake and exhaust portals (for cooling the coffin), as well as for my beer lines. I then framed my coffin + shelving unit and then mortared down 1/4" cement board for my tile application on the lid. Final step was trimming it out and installing Inductor fans and the plumbing for the system. It may make more sense if you check out my thread. Good luck!

Addenedum: Page 6 of my "Knotty Pine and Cedar Log Keezer" thread.

 

[hedge_87]

Being from Manhattan, KS, home to the KState Wildcats, I approve this project!

:rockin::rockin:

yes sir! glad to see not the only one

 

[OatStraw]

Sweet lots of K-State love!

Hops, I am trying to avoid drilling through my freezer lid. What I plan on doing is removing it and setting is aside and making a new one out of 2x4's and plywood then insulating really well. It will probably have a granite tile top.

 

[mike_23us]

Go Wildcats, good luck man!!!

 

[OatStraw]

Today's Progress.

 

[OatStraw]

This ebay win came in on Friday.

 

[SmokingDog]

Jealous!

 

[OatStraw]

So based on what I've read I will am currently drawing all the cabinet out in Sketch-Up. This should be able to give me all the exact measurements I need. I will be sketching the coffin tonight and wanted to know if there was a standard spacing for the faucets to be apart.

Does anyone know what the spacing (on center) should be for each faucet? I will be using 4.

 

[Hoppopotomus]

Mine are 4" on center and it's perfect.......and incase you haven't been back onto my thread, I strongly suggest installing cement board before tiling the top. Let me know if you have any questions on the installation. Keep up the great work!

 

[OatStraw]

OK. So for 4 taps 4" on center an ~18" drip tray should do me, 2" extra on each side.

 

[Hoppopotomus]

18" should be fine. I need to order a new one to accommodate my 4th tap. My initial system was a 3 tap system, so I had a 12" drip tray. Now I have the smaller drip tray under 3 and a small glass bowl under the other....I know, kinda ghetto, but I just haven't had time to order another. I'll order one this week!

 

[OatStraw]

OK So I should be receiving the 4 tap tower soon. I've decide to not make my own and go with an all SS one instead. Also the other big change is the front. It's going to be solid wood no glass; however I am going to make it so I can add that later. Since my house right now doesn't have true Man Cave my wife is letting me put it in our Formal Dining room so I am going for a cleaner non sports look... for now.

Also will be uploading a lot more pictures next weekend. Going to my parent's house to use the table saw and get all the raw cuts done.

 

[OatStraw]

Made some real progress on it today.

3/4 Inch Oak Ply on all sides.

All Trimmed out. Tried to put the ply on for the lid, but my bolts where too short and the hardware store closed.

 

[rynos63]

Lookin good. Getting ready to build myself one with the same freezer. Great work

 

[mpgolfpro]

I think you should replace the powercat with a few of these.

 

[OatStraw]

Look at what I had waiting for me when I got home last night!!!

And it's Glycol ready!

 

[OatStraw]

What is the best way to clean theses faucets? I would like to give them a thorough soaking before I run beer in them. Also once hooked up to the lines, can you remove the faucet without unhooking from the keg and draining the line?

 

[troubled_dog]

Very nice looking! Cant wait to start mine.

 

[OatStraw]

Thanks sheepdog, can't wait to finish it. I decided not to do the power cats since it will end up in our formal dinning room. Love my wife.

 

[OatStraw]

I need to place my order for ball lock connectors and air supply hoses. I already have the 4 gauge manifold. Anyone know how many feet of beer line I should get for this tower and what size tubing I should be looking for? Is the red tubing necessary for the air line, I'm not using it now.

 

[OatStraw]

So I've done some staining and finished the top trim. Need to decide on tile, I think I am going to go with #1 but each piece will need to be cut...

 

[Joe13]

personally I think number 2 looks better. number 1 looks strange to me. but that is based on a photo. Kegerator is looking good!

 

[OatStraw]

#1 is granite, so it has that natural look. #2 is glass tile and would be a ton easier to cut around the drip tray and hole for the tower, but I've been told it looks like a bathroom floor.

 

[OatStraw]

So I've never cut tile before. If I do go with #1 is this how I should cut it to fit in. Ignore that I didn't draw the drip tray and hole in the center. My MSPaint skills are amazing.

 

[OatStraw]

All finished!

 

[Joe13]

Tile looks good! a lot better to me then the first set of pictures. congrats on the newly-finished keezer!!

 

[OatStraw]

Thanks Joe, I wasn't too sure about it either but the granite really shines and has a cool pattern. Also it was a lot of fun to use my Dad's wet saw.

 

[jro238]

The tiles on the top came out really well and you gotta love the wet saw; I just got one for my keezer build after completely failing with one of the scoring wheels.

Cheers.

 

[OatStraw]

I am extremely pleased with how the tiles came out, thanks for the compliment. The wet saw is amazing, I was surprised how easy it is to use. I found a couple scrap pieces to practice the drip tray, and hole for the tower cut and it wasn't too hard, just draw out a half circle on the edge of the tile and make small cuts ( like you would do on a band saw) to the line and they should fall right out or tap out easily.