Koncrete Keezer Build.

[pf3352]

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

The weight did increase but still very easy to lift. I have not had any problem at all with adding kegs. I have placed 7.5 kegs in without a problem but usually stay with 5 gallon kegs now and every so often the wife has me make 2.5 gallons of margs for parties. I still use the same 2x4 to keep it open and works like a charm.

 

[pf3352]

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

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Sorry it took so long to get back...I just used a regular wood sealer from Home Depot...but my wood is protected from moisture from the poly sheet that I added. The insulation on the bottom of the wood keeps moisture away which is made from the freezer itself..I will try and post photos later..

 

[pf3352]

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

Both are excellent ideas and thought about both. The run is so short that it takes 1/4 cup until the cold beer from the keg hits the glass. I have decided I'm ok with this. If it is a day between "inside pours" I just loose 1/8th to 1/4 cup. Very rarely do I ever loose any beer. I keep it flowing

 

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


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I have the entire build photographed because I wanted to send it to Sunset Magazine but never did. The BBQ itself is several hundred concrete blocks itself. A lot of overkill because I placed rebar and concrete in every block. But after several years it still looks new..

 

[Ramdough]

Do you think you could post your pictures somewhere so I can learn from your experience? Or email them to me?

I am planning my setup now and it has several similarities to yours.


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[hachi-roku_fan]

Or if there's a build thread somewhere, post up the link!!!


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[pf3352]

Or if there's a build thread somewhere, post up the link!!!


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When they make a Thread for BBQ set-up I will be the 1st..

 

[hachi-roku_fan]

You heard the man Mods!!! Get to it!!


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[Ramdough]

Why not use this thread? Or start a thread in the diy section?


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[day_trippr]

When they make a Thread for BBQ set-up I will be the 1st..

Is this forum close enough?
All kinds of outdoor cookin' stuff going on...

Cheers!

 

[pf3352]

Why not use this thread? Or start a thread in the diy section?


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I will get my stuff together and post it soon. I will let you know where to look. It will take some time due to the fact that the photos are in a book that I made and will need to be scanned (9 years ago when photos were taken). I might still have them uploaded to a disk and will find it. I noticed you live in Austin..I lived there for 27 years. Moving back in another 7 years when I retire.

 

[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).

If you need i can take photo's of how the hinges look and work..dont think i posted much about them. I can take some this week and post if needed..They are very hard to see due to the fact that i used stucco over them to hide them..

 

[Ramdough]

Thank you very much. I look forward to reading about it.

Austin is changing fast. I hope you recognize it still when you come back! ;-).


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[Ramdough]

Any progress on this? I am still interested in seeing your construction pics.

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[Ramdough]

Just checking in. If you are still around, I am still interested in pictures.


Thanks


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