Keezer Project Complete

[PininfarinaBrew]

I just finished my keezer project, with the right tools, it only took 30mins. I started with the Kenmore 5cu ft freezer from Sears ($169), added a Johnson Controls temp regulator ($69 from local beer making supply shop), then simply followed the below sequential steps. Tools that you'll need: drill, hole bit, tape measure to find center of lid, 4" bolts/washers/nuts (you could use a board underneath, but with oversized washers, you'd have to kick the tower for it budge), and bolt cutters or hack saw (I used a hack saw). I saw several posts that said that the top is flimsy and that a board is needed for support - it's probably not a bad idea, but for now, this is very sturdy.

 

[Yooper]

ooooh, I love that! I really like the driptray around the tower like that.

 

[poislb]

Ive always enjoyed seeing keezer builds, i like the option of getting alot of fausets out the front but didnt like a waist level pour either.....That my friend is just bas a$$....props to you, well done!!!

 

[Agentaaron]

Just out of curiosity...where did the bolt cutters/hacksaw come into play?

I have been planning a keezer build and thinking of reusing the dual tap tower I already have....would be two dual taps on either side with a single tap tower in the middle, probably with a stout faucet. (larger size freezer than this obviously).

But it looks like the hole bit should pretty much take care of things as long as you are using the correct length bolts for the tower.

+1 on that drip tray, I wanted one like that but thought the extra $ would be better used for more disconnects...so I went with a straight 19"

 

[JetSmooth]

Well, that was dang fast.

You don't see any need to reinforce the tower with some plywood or anything to minimize bending of the lid's sheet metal over time? Maybe the insulation is pretty rigid in your lid?

 

[2puttbird]

Yuengling ... nice ...