My Frigidaire 7.2 cu ft Chest Freezer Build
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Frenchy
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Any idea yet how much $$ you've sunk into this. Besides the kegs that is?
boralyl
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- Chest Freezer *NEW* - $237.55 (lowes.com)
- Wood, stain, poly, brushes, screws, silicone, etc. for colloar - $94.75 (lowes)
- Perlick taps and shanks 4" x 4 - $239.60 ($59.90/each) (williamsbrewing.com)
- 19" Stainless Drip Tray - $25.90 (williamsbrewing.com)
- Temperature Controller - $59.90 (williamsbrewing.com)
- Stainless Opener with Plastic Catcher Combo - $11.95 (williamsbrewing.com)
- Chrome Air Distributor: 4 Way (1/4") - $59.99 (austinhomebrew.com)
- Beverage Quick Disconnects Barbed x 4 - $21 ($5.95/each) (williamsbrewing.com)
- CO2 Quick Disconnects Barbed x 4 - $21 ($5.95/each) (williamsbrewing.com)
- Air Line Hose 1/4" 15ft - $7.50
- Beer Line Hose 3/16" 40ft - $22.00
Total ~= $800
I had previously purchased the CO2 tank, regulator, and kegs from a fellow homebrewer long before this project, so they aren't included in the price.
The $800 is almost exactly what I have in my 7.5 cu ft - 4 tap converted freezer.
Not counting the kegs I'm in for about $850.
boralyl
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Got my drip tray mounted today. Used Loctite Power Grab Mounting Tape to attach it. Six inches of the tape is supposed to hold ~10 pounds. I used 2 foot long strips. The stained wood looks great and matches the collar. The lip prevents the drip tray from falling out. There is plenty of play with the drip tray sitting in, so it's a piece of cake to take it out for cleaning. I just need to fill in the holes on the front and sides where the nails went in and it will look perfect.
Next up is the chalkboard, have a few ideas for that, although may not get around to it for another month.
Next up is the chalkboard, have a few ideas for that, although may not get around to it for another month.
pola0502ds
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I built the same keezer and I bought a newer used freezer off of craigslist for $60.
(4) tap keezer kit that included 1 perlick tap and 3 regular chrome taps for $350 from kegconnection (includes EVERYTHING except kegs and co2 tank)
(4) ball lock corney kegs for $15 each craigslist
(1) 10# co2 tank craigslist $15 bucks
(1) plastic laminate collar $30 bucks
(1) love temp controller $60
$575 total in my build for the same thing but with no drip tray. if you stand there for 5 seconds after you pour and pour it right, you won't need one. I will get one at somepoint but right now I don't want to spend the money.
Point is, if anyone is trying to save money, try and buy used stuff (kegs, co2 tank, etc.... It works fine.
OriginalIrishman
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looks great thanks for th pics
boralyl
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I wanted to provide a quick update on the drip tray. Originally I used 2 horizontal foot long strips of the Loctite Power Grab Mounting Tape to attach it. It held for 5 hours before I heard it crash on to the carpet. Between the drip tray, and the wood it weighs about 15-20 pounds. I re-read the instructions on the tape and found 2 items that I missed the first time around.
1. "On a large surface area, apply strips vertically."
2. "Initial tack of the tape is very high but final bond strength is achieved after 24 hours."
So I removed the 2 foot long horizontal strips, cleaned the surface and cut a bunch of 2 inch strips that I placed vertically the whole was across the back. I then attached it to the freezer and set two empty cases undernath the wood so that the weight wasn't pulling it forward. After 24 hours I removed the support and it's been holding for about 10 days now.
Just a heads up to those who try this method of attaching the drip tray.
1. "On a large surface area, apply strips vertically."
2. "Initial tack of the tape is very high but final bond strength is achieved after 24 hours."
So I removed the 2 foot long horizontal strips, cleaned the surface and cut a bunch of 2 inch strips that I placed vertically the whole was across the back. I then attached it to the freezer and set two empty cases undernath the wood so that the weight wasn't pulling it forward. After 24 hours I removed the support and it's been holding for about 10 days now.
Just a heads up to those who try this method of attaching the drip tray.
I really like your keezer. I built something similar recently, but need to find a good drip tray for it. Unfortunately I haven't documented the build quite as well as you have with photos.
Strong work!
Strong work!
boralyl
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Some more updates. First of all the tape solution above did not work. Instead I was fortunate enough to have 5 old hard drives laying around I could take apart. I took the magnets out of each one and screwed them to the back of the mounting L-bracket. These things are strong! It easily holds up the wood frame and drip tray.
The 2nd modification I made was to create a chalkboard above the taps. I wanted something angled. I was fortunate that my dad had some spare wood lying around so he created a wood frame that matches the collar. The piece of wood in the center was sanded smooth and then I put 2 coats of primer on.
After the primer I did some light sanding and applied 3 coats of chalkboard paint, waiting 24 hours in between each coat. It's complete, but I need to touch up the sides a bit where the tape pulled away some of the paint. I'm going to use a smaller brush to touch up those areas, so you can't see the white primer beneath.
The 2nd modification I made was to create a chalkboard above the taps. I wanted something angled. I was fortunate that my dad had some spare wood lying around so he created a wood frame that matches the collar. The piece of wood in the center was sanded smooth and then I put 2 coats of primer on.
After the primer I did some light sanding and applied 3 coats of chalkboard paint, waiting 24 hours in between each coat. It's complete, but I need to touch up the sides a bit where the tape pulled away some of the paint. I'm going to use a smaller brush to touch up those areas, so you can't see the white primer beneath.
jeremydgreat
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Just wanted to say thanks for posting this. Of all the keezer setups I've seen, this seems to be the perfect balance between looking/functioning great while not having too many bells and whistles.
I'll be kicking my keezer build off this weekend.
I'll be kicking my keezer build off this weekend.
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