Keezer Kondensation??? help!

[IXVolt]

My keezer has been up and running for 2 weeks or so now, and I'm still getting quite a bit of condensation on the back wall. Is this common and how should I remedy this?

Also, what temperature do most people run their keezer's at? Mine's sitting happy at 38 F. Not sure if that has much to do with the condensation. I haven't looked into air drying and dew-points etc.

 

[buffalobrewer]

I use one of these in mine and it soaked up the excess humidity.

http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-EDV-E-500-Renewable-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFD2/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1271438796&sr=8-32

 

[Shooter]

I keep mine at 40F. I would just put a bucket of Damp Rid in the bottom of it.

 

[Catt22]

I run mine at 38 F with good results. Excessive condensation indicates that there is an air leak somewhere. The leak is probably at the lid seal or, if you have a collar, might be between the collar and the freezer. The collar itself may have a leak somewhere.

There's one quick and easy way to check for leaks. Put a light inside the freezer in a darkened room and inspect the seal and collar closely. If light is getting out, you can be sure that moist air is getting in. It only takes a tiny pinhole leak to cause problems. A warped or poorly constructed collar can often be the problem. Inspect the lid seal closely on older units as they can deteriorate over time and will eventually fail.

 

[jpc]

I keep mine around 44 F, and also use damp-rid to keep the moisture at bay.

 

[samc]

I got a lot of condensation @ 35-37, but now I keep it at 45F and don't have any issues, plus I can actually taste the beer.

 

[IXVolt]

Thanks, lots of good advise. I think I probably do have an air leak, so I will look into that first. Good idea about the light!

 

[bendavanza]

Also when you first get a keezer up and running you are probably opening the lid a lot, which will add to condensation.

 

[Yambor44]

I use one of these in mine and it soaked up the excess humidity.

http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-EDV-E-500-Renewable-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFD2/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1271438796&sr=8-32

I use 3 of those in mine.

 

[Gator1]

1 pail of Damp-rid worked for me. Been dry for a month now