Koncrete Keezer Build.

[pf3352]

Well the backsplash/coffin is built. Decided to stay with the 3/4 treated which I treated again and will cover with the shower pan. Holes are cut for the taps. I decided to get the "back on the market" Vent-Matic S/S from the Chi-Company. Got them out of the bags and so far the look awesome. The backer board has been screwed and glued.

 

[pf3352]

Ok the edge tiles are on. Could not find the exact match as the BBQ but do like what my better half picked out. Went with some 40lb felt paper that I had along with some screen to get it set up for stucco.

 

[pf3352]

More Pix...Coming Along. If you long close inside the coffin box I made it into 2 separate boxes. The front will have my 2 four inch holes with the fan along with a dryer hose to push the air into the box. The front will be full of insulation with a path for the air to travel. The rear is storage and where the wiring is hidden. I will take photos when time permits.

 

[pf3352]

Got the stucco done and started cutting the tile.

 

[pf3352]

got most of the top completed and will now start working on the front cover.

 

[Carlscan26]

Nice work! What are you going to do to connect to the pool gate?


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[pf3352]

Nice work! What are you going to do to connect to the pool gate?


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I had plenty of left over pool gate fence. Just got it done today. The pole next to the keezer has large loops in it so I can install a large umbrella. I will post photos later. Also got the front enclosure done but not mounted. Made it out of 10 gauge and painted With chalkboard black paint ...looks good. Will post later

 

[pf3352]

Almost done. Got the outside front enclosure done yesterday. 10 gauge metal which was painted chalkboard for the pool party menus and whatever else the family wants to write. started to rain so I could not complete the touchup paint around the mounts. Fencing back up.. I will have round mounts on the fence post to install a large umbrella to keep the sun away.

 

[day_trippr]

Really nice job there, it looks great! A bit surprised you didn't tile the backsplash and even the coffin, but it still looks awesome!

Cheers!

 

[pf3352]

Really nice job there, it looks great! A bit surprised you didn't tile the backsplash and even the coffin, but it still looks awesome!

Cheers!

The reason I kept it the way it looks is because it matches my BBQ. I like the southwestern look and that's what I went for. Best thing is that its pouring 33degree beer inside and outside. Time to start brewing my own.

 

[centex99]

super nice setup... props on your skills....

 

[Ramitt]

Man I love your out door kitchen.

 

[pf3352]

Posting my final and completed Keezer. This thing is working flawlessly and cant wait to make my own brews. The weather turned a little this week so all that's left is to grout the base tile.

 

[pf3352]

I also need to grout the rope tiles in the back that cover up my hinge opening. I had a blast making this thing and cant wait to get some real beers in it.

 

[Tarks]

Very well done. Impressive!

Your choice of beer could use some work though!

 

[TBaGZ]

That thing is sexy! Great job!

 

[Kdog22]

amazing!

 

[mcwilcr]

Beautifully done! I love the outdoor kitchen and the keezer but I am especially turned on by are the indoor taps, really cool setup you have there.

 

[pf3352]

Very well done. Impressive!

Your choice of beer could use some work though!

Tarks you are correct. Not to many places to get kegs around here. Had to get something quick so I could pull my tap handle. Heading to get my beer supplies this weekend. Picking up a couple more ball locks and in a few weeks will be on my way. I'm just excited to have cold beer flowing inside and out.

 

[hachi-roku_fan]

Is that a Vertical Smoker in there? That's an awesome build and Im going to steal some ideas for my own house.

 

[pf3352]

Is that a Vertical Smoker in there? That's an awesome build and Im going to steal some ideas for my own house.

Yes..I have a large water pan above the heat which makes some amazing smokes. I can smoke 4 large turkeys at once or 6 briskets. Took awhile to make it but I couldn't be happier. The fire door is made with insulation and is approx 1.5 inches thick encase a person touches it. With a fire going you can't tell. The ash drop is a must have if you do the roll down pit as well. I cook every week out there..thx

 

[1BigBear]

Serious overkill...but very impressive. It goes with the patio so why not? it works !! Great job.!!
You must be self-employed→ with a lot of time on your hands ! lol
Now..get Brewing !!

 

[Sudz_Makenzie]

Pf, This is awesome .... some serious "Keezer Porn"!
You should be justifiably proud. Great job!

 

[Ramdough]

I like your design. How hard is it to flip the lid up?

I was considering doing something similar minus the indoor taps (shared walls won't work out).

 

[jbaysurfer]

These idea may be too late, but I just jumped onto this thread:
1) After you add the backerboard, thinset, tile, grout, tower box etc to the lid, it had to get MUCH heavier then it was when you showed it propped up and open. How heavy is the lid to open and are you still using that notched 2x to hold it open? Is that enough....and...
2) In each picture where you showed the lid open it wasn't open all the way (ie the lid wasn't in a vertical position. I've found I want my lid to open the entire 90 degrees so it's straight up and I can get kegs in and out of the back positions very cleanly. If your lid only opens say 85 degrees (not all the way to vertical) this could be a problem for you. Especially homebrew kegs....you'll find it's best not to be moving them around too much after you've got them into place so your sediment stays consolidated on the bottom of the keg and doesn't cloud your beer. (generally speaking...hefs/wits...different story).
3) AWESOME work. You're a craftsman. You put that kind of care into brewing beer and you're going to make great beer

 

[Ramdough]

Well I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do with the top. As I stated I want to match my BBQ so Im going with the same stucco and tiles with the taps mounted in a coffin box similar to the high back rise on my BBQ. I decided to use 3/4 treated plywood which I treated again. I then placed a shower pan polyurethane cover over that. The cap on the outside edges will be redwood. I will add photos when I get to my computer. The lid will lift like a car hood with heavy hinges that are recessed in the redwood. To make the rear of the Keezer stronger I sank metal footings into the concrete and then mounted angle iron along the top to secure the mount. I will try and find photos of the metal. I think if you look back at the other photos you might see some of the iron.

What did you use to treat the wood again? Sealant? Boric acid?

Thanks



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[Theheadsn]

Not sure if this will help at this point, but here's my .02 cents. For the line going into the house, a way to keep it chilled without having to worry about putting air back and fourth, go to an A/C supply house and get some insulation wrap that fits the same size as the tubing. Wrap it up and rerun it through to the inside of the house. You could also, if you were so inclined, run pressurized chilled soft copper lines along the tubing, if its that important to keep it really cold. But then you would either need to tie into the compressor lines of the cooler or create all new ones. Money fixes all

 

[Ramdough]

Do you have any pictures on how you made the outdoor kitchen?


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[pf3352]

Serious overkill...but very impressive. It goes with the patio so why not? it works !! Great job.!!
You must be self-employed→ with a lot of time on your hands ! lol
Now..get Brewing !!

HAHAHA...Far from self employed...That is why its been 2 months since I have been on this site looking at Keezer Porn..Thanks for the kind words..I have started brewing..

 

[pf3352]

I like your design. How hard is it to flip the lid up?

I was considering doing something similar minus the indoor taps (shared walls won't work out).

The lid is very easy to lift. I have some very sturdy hinges on the back. I have a notch on the side and still use a small 2X4 to keep it up...It works so why not. Thought about lift assist but not needed. The coffin distributes the weight to the rear and easy to lift.