Nate's Keezer Build

[kegtoe]

Here's the stain going on.

after a couple coats of polyurethane

 

[mordantly]

sexy!!!!!!!

 

[Locorcr]

Looking good can not wait to see finished project.

 

[germanicus81]

absolutely beautiful! Props!

 

[kegtoe]

Here is just a check to see how much stuff i can get in there. It doesn't look pretty but here is what i have in there:
3 - 5 gal cornys
1 - 6.5 gal bucket for lagering or cold
1 - 5# CO2 tank with 2 regulators, 3 way distributor, and all the hook-ups
1 - bag of chiiled beer goods (hops, yeasts, etc).

 

[MMTG]

I'm curious why you decided to "keep" the co2 tank/reg inside the keezer? You'll get a far more accurate reading on the gauge as well as free up space if you run it outside. Just my 2 cents...

 

[whoneedsabeer]

That's looking great! What kind of tile did you use? Can you take a close up pic of the tile when you get a chance?

And I think you said the hole on the bottom front is for a light? Confused about that too, what kind of light?

 

[kegtoe]

MMTG, i cant fit a 4th keg so im using the little space to store my 5lb'er. You're right the guage is off a little when it gets cold but i know when to replace as i have gone through twso refils. Also i dont want any more holes in the outside then i have to. Good question though. I asked this of several othe builder before i started mine.

Whone, there is no tile on there yet, unless your looking at an older post. what you see on there recently is just he OSB. i have some grey/blue 12x12" tile i plan on putting on it.

 

[Guntr]

MMTG, i cant fit a 4th keg so im using the little space to store my 5lb'er. You're right the guage is off a little when it gets cold but i know when to replace as i have gone through twso refils. Also i dont want any more holes in the outside then i have to. Good question though. I asked this of several othe builder before i started mine.

Whone, there is no tile on there yet, unless your looking at an older post. what you see on there recently is just he OSB. i have some grey/blue 12x12" tile i plan on putting on it.

Looking great!

I agree about having the CO2 inside, in addition to not having an extra hole, I find it just looks cleaner to have a completely self contained unit.

I didn't notice, are you planning to put it on wheels? Your floor looks smooth enough that some of those padded feet might be enough to slide it around. I assume you'll need to pull it out from the wall to swap kegs?

 

[kegtoe]

Its on wheels, see my earlier posts. Since the bottome trim is on, I'd say it coaver 1/2 of each wheel. You really don't notice 'em unless your looking.

 

[kegtoe]

starting the top of the coffin

 

[dudasaj]

Is there any concern about the weight of the counter top, tile, tower, and trim on the freezer hinges when the lid is opened? I'm sketching up a potential design and was worried about excess weight damaging he hinges?

 

[ScubaSteve]

slak, i was pondering this for a while. i went with the beadboard paneling becuase it is thin. I have not left a gap but kept it close to the freezer. The paneling is less than 1/4" thick so the heat retention should be minimal. I left the back open and i have a cutout on the other side where the vent is. I am hoping there should be now issue with that. I looked around other peopels builds and they have done the same.

I'd be really interested to see how often your compressor cycles, etc. I have most of the major parts to do this project and just need to buy the trim. My freezer is a beater but I'd rather not burn it out. Seems like even 1" space between the paneling and the skin of the freezer would be helpful...maybe a really small 120v fan simultaneously switched with the freezer?

 

[kegtoe]

freezer cycles 10 minutes, once an hour. If you put a spacer you will NEED the fan as it creates insulation.

 

[kegtoe]

yes im worried about the hinges. I may ad an extra set once completed

 

[kegtoe]

 

[kegtoe]

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[kegtoe]

 

[Jester369]

yes im worried about the hinges. I may ad an extra set once completed

Is there any concern about the weight of the counter top, tile, tower, and trim on the freezer hinges when the lid is opened? I'm sketching up a potential design and was worried about excess weight

Have you seen the size/weight of the lid on my keezer? No additional hinges and it supports it just fine. Don't bother

 

[kegtoe]

Thanks jester, yes i have seen yours. Pics of yours and others were the reason i went with the coffin rather than the coffin style.

 

[kegtoe]

tiles are cut

grout going on

all cleaned up

 

[NewBrewB]

That looks fantastic! Man, I really need to lay some tiles, someday. It looks so great when it is finished. Do you seal the tiles/grout with anything to keep any spilled beverages from staining? or is that not a problem? Great job! How about an overall pic with the layed tile?

 

[shadowmage36]

What're you doing about the gap at the edge of the tiles where it meets the wood? You going to grout that later and more precisely, caulk it, or just leave it as is? And I'm with NewB on wondering about what you're doing as far as stain-prevention. I'm getting prepped for my own keezer build in a month or three, and am trying to get all the info possible.

 

[kegtoe]

I thought i bought non-sealing grout, so it has something in it that doesn't require sealing. I may seal the grout anyway for extra protection.

As far as the border around the wood they make a grout like sealer in a tube (like caulk) that i found in our tile section at Menards. I will use that to fill the gaps.

 

[danculwell]

Looks great, maybe when I get out of this damn apartment I'll be able to start making things like this

 

[immcpat]

This looks real cool

 

[kegtoe]

more pics tomorrow

 

[Moose777]

Excellent. It's a beast thoug, can you move it around to change stuff out.. Too lazy to read if you did this.

 

[danculwell]

Any progress, I would love an update?

 

[Iowabeerguy]

Looks great Man! Enjoy showing this thing off to your friends!!