How big of a Keezer

[Bus1012]

So I’m doing my research on building a Keezer. I want to do a three tap system and am curious how big a of chest freezer would work.

I’m looking at a lot of others and also would like input on if a tower or fridge setup which is easier and just overall general preference.

Pictures would help a lot too.

Thanks In Advance

 

[Andrew Hodgson]

I don't know how up to date the info is but here is a good reference for some models:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/chest-freezer-specs-and-layouts.377518/

 

[myndflyte]

I believe mine is 7.2 cubic feet and I can fit 4 kegs in there but it's pretty tight. There are 3 kegs on the floor of the freezer and a low profile one that sits on the compressor. The CO2 tank is outside the keezer. Sorry I don't have any pics of the inside on hand.

 

[eric19312]

I have a 7cf GE chest freezer from Home Depot like this one
https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-7-0-cu-ft-Manual-Defrost-Chest-Freezer-in-White-FCM7SKWW/206943524?cm_mmc=|THD|&mid=s85iVJgbD|dc_mtid_890389n25185_pcrid_247810061193_pkw__pmt__product_206943524_slid_&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIXbBRBhEiwAWV-5nlZWpKBFaUlN1hfZGgOa4mMPsnip_-x0aglW99Wo9-WELLq9Y0Ho2BoCZH4QAvD_BwE&dclid=CNjFiN6qzNwCFaW8swodTFkPSw
Think I got it on sale for about $175 with free shipping.

Built a 6" collar and it will hold 4 ball lock kegs on the floor (just barely) with room on the hump for another one but I use that space for storing bottles and yeast. I think if you are comparing collar vs tower the collar design makes it easier to get in and out of the keezer but you need to figure out a drip tray. I use magnets to hold one up and that does ok for drips but would not set a glass on there. Useful modifications added later included a rack on the bottom to get the kegs off the floor and allow air circulation underneath and a computer fan to get that air circulating.