Magic Chef keezer

[dinks]

Yup, another keezer thread....

I got a 10% off coupon from homedepotmoving.com and decided to grab the $199 7.2cu freezer that they had. Its not the best freezer for this task but it will do what I need. If it was a tad wider you could fit 4 cornies in it, but I can only mange to get two in with a lot of wasted space. Guess I will use it to store bottles also.

The one nice thing about this freezer is there is a drain in it that is just the right size to get some tubing through it at the bottom. This way I can keep my co2 outside of the freezer.

Freezer: $199
Faucets and shanks: $60
Ranco Controller: $65
Wood/Stain/Silicone: $25


Anyways, I am not a wood worker. I would of killed for a miter saw to do this project but I had to use a jig saw with a metal blade on it. I prefer welding over nailing so working with wood is not my bread and butter. Luckily I did have a $10 air nailer from harbor freight laying around. I used 1x6 poplar pieces.

Ok, enough blah blah blah, here are the pics.

Out of the box:

Hinges removed:

Basic frame, I added more strips to the top rim later

Test fit:

 

[dinks]

Next time I will just spray paint it:

L brackets were overkill, the collar is silicone/glued on very well

Pretty much done, just need to run the lines:

 

[the_bird]

Looks nice, but WTF you got a nail gun and no miter saw?

 

[Evan!]

question: is that collar always necessary? If I wanted to convert a chest freezer into a kegerator, is it too short, necessitating the collar? Or was that just a convenient place for the taps?

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Why are you only able to fit 2 kegs? I have a 7.0cu/ft and can fit four 5 gallon with a 2.5/3gallon keg on the hump for 5 kegs total. Just curious.

 

[dinks]

Looks nice, but WTF you got a nail gun and no miter saw?

Yeah yeah yeah, I know...


Actually I could fit another keg on the hump, but its not wide enough to squeeze two on the hump.

 

[ScubaSteve]

question: is that collar always necessary? If I wanted to convert a chest freezer into a kegerator, is it too short, necessitating the collar? Or was that just a convenient place for the taps?

The collar gives you a safe place to drill through. If you were to drill into the freezer, you might hit a line. Plus, if you stain the wood, it looks classy.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

The collar gives you a safe place to drill through. If you were to drill into the freezer, you might hit a line. Plus, if you stain the wood, it looks classy.

Plus plus if you need to resell the freezer or even just convert it back to a regular freezer all you need to do is remove the collar.

 

[cubbies]

You arent trying hard enough my friend. Either that or Magic Chef changed their design. Beerific and I both have the same 7.2 cubic feet keezer and we both can fit 4 cornies and a carboy on the hump. Great work on the collar though.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=39343

 

[Evan!]

Good to know. Looks like I'm gonna have to go hunting for chest freezer #3. Yeah, wife's gonna love that. She already gives me crap for having 2 CF's.

Anyone know whether this will fit 4 cornies?

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Anyone know whether this will fit 4 cornies?

It looks similar to my Whirlpool 7.0cu/ft purchased at Costco that fits 4 nicely.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Basic frame, I added more strips to the top rim later

Are the extra two pieces added support for the hinges?

 

[dinks]

Are the extra two pieces added support for the hinges?

Yeah I was worried that there would be to much stress on the wood from the hinges. They probably were not needed but I would rather overbuild it.

Also not shown is an extra 1 inch strip around the upper lip to help the lid seal better.

 

[Beerrific]

I have exactly the same one and can get 4 cornies in their. I am just getting into kegging so I haven't gotten a chance to add the taps to the front. Looks good, I am thinking about paint mine too!

 

[dinks]

I have exactly the same one and can get 4 cornies in their. I am just getting into kegging so I haven't gotten a chance to add the taps to the front. Looks good, I am thinking about paint mine too!

Dang... I think I need to try to squeeze the kegs in again.

 

[Beerrific]

Dang... I think I need to try to squeeze the kegs in again.

I think some kegs will barely fit, I ask for the skinniest he had when I bought mine...but 4 will fit on the floor and I could get 2 more on the hump with the collar.

 

[olllllo]

Faucets and shanks: $60

Nice job on the woodwork.

Sorry to say that either you'll be giving those tappers a daily workout or you'll be re-buying a forward seal type (Shirron or Perlick).

You can always use them for a draft/jockey box later.

 

[trainfever]

Not to change the topic, but what is the height and diameter of a corny?

 

[dinks]

Small update.

I can easily fit 3 cornies and a #10 bottle of Co2 in there. And I still have all the room on the hump for bottles.

 

[JodsterBrewMan]

I'm curious if you are experiencing cooling loss because you didn't insulate the wood? Anyone given this any thoughts?

 

[Professor Frink]

I'm curious if you are experiencing cooling loss because you didn't insulate the wood? Anyone given this any thoughts?

It's not a big problem because, while wood isn't a great insulator, it isn't terrible. But more important, since the cold air sinks, you don't lose too much of it at the top.

 

[salzar]

I was thinking of buying this freezer or the 5.4cuft, is the collar needed if you go through the lid(no lines in lid)

 

[Atl300zx]

can you show ur 3 keg configuration? i have this freezer and could only fit 2 in there.

 

[MNBugeater]

Yup, another keezer thread....

I got a 10% off coupon from homedepotmoving.com and decided to grab the $199 7.2cu freezer that they had. Its not the best freezer for this task but it will do what I need. If it was a tad wider you could fit 4 cornies in it, but I can only mange to get two in with a lot of wasted space.

Why are you only able to fit 2 kegs? I have a 7.0cu/ft and can fit four 5 gallon with a 2.5/3gallon keg on the hump for 5 kegs total. Just curious.

You arent trying hard enough my friend. Either that or Magic Chef changed their design. Beerific and I both have the same 7.2 cubic feet keezer and we both can fit 4 cornies and a carboy on the hump. Great work on the collar though.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=39343

I have exactly the same one and can get 4 cornies in their. I am just getting into kegging so I haven't gotten a chance to add the taps to the front. Looks good, I am thinking about paint mine too!

can you show ur 3 keg configuration? i have this freezer and could only fit 2 in there.

Could people post the exact model number of the Magic Chef they are using and what they fit in it? I think we may be talking about 2 different Magic Chef models. I've seen references to a 7.0CF and a 7.2CF and ironically, it appears that the 7.0CF layout will accommodate 4 cornies on the floor and the 7.2CF may only allow 2.

I called a Home Depot closest to me regarding the 7.2CF Magic Chef, model # MCCF7WBX and a gentlemen measured the inside for me before I drove there. He measured it at 17"X20". Not sure how accurate his measurements were, but I lined up 4 cornies and home and cannot get 4 to fit in 17"x20". Not sure 3 is even possible.

I know with a 8" collar you can fit two on the hump, but ideally you get 4 tight on the floor.

Can someone confirm the model # and how many cornies they fit on the floor?

Warren

 

[cubbies]

I'm sorry, I dont have my model number, I will try and remember to get to it sometime this weekend, but I am 99% sure mine is the 7.2 cubic foot model. It looks exactly like Beerifics.

 

[Choguy03]

What, nobody wanted to dovetail the collar???

Looks nice, I am jealous.

 

[Hill Country Brewer]

I was about to get one from Home Depot and I thought I would check Craigslist. Found one for $75 just listed this morning so I figured it was meant to be.

Thanks for the pictures...I'll be assembling this next week.

 

[Beerrific]

Could people post the exact model number of the Magic Chef they are using and what they fit in it? I think we may be talking about 2 different Magic Chef models. I've seen references to a 7.0CF and a 7.2CF and ironically, it appears that the 7.0CF layout will accommodate 4 cornies on the floor and the 7.2CF may only allow 2.

I called a Home Depot closest to me regarding the 7.2CF Magic Chef, model # MCCF7WBX and a gentlemen measured the inside for me before I drove there. He measured it at 17"X20". Not sure how accurate his measurements were, but I lined up 4 cornies and home and cannot get 4 to fit in 17"x20". Not sure 3 is even possible.

I know with a 8" collar you can fit two on the hump, but ideally you get 4 tight on the floor.

Can someone confirm the model # and how many cornies they fit on the floor?

Warren

The freezer I have, and in the pictures above is MCCF7WBX and will hold 4 cornies that have a diameter of 8.25''. I also measure 17''x20''. I think it all depends on the size of your kegs.

 

[Rockybottom]

I also have them same freezer, mine holds four also. My design is without a collar but with a four faucet "coffin" style.

 

[nathan]

are you putting the carboy in to just crash cool it for transferring?
You could lager in a cornie, if that's what the carboy is in there for, and you can turn a cornie lagering keg on it's side as well if you need to (just stand it up if you are venting it).