Planned outdoor Keezer bar

[MBN]

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I live in the sunshine state and would like to take advantage of the outdoor space I have in the back of my house. I have a google sketchup of what I would like to do but I can't seem to figure out how to upload the picture. It's just a rough outline of my ideas. I work out of the country most of the time so I'm on vacation when I get back home. I should have about 40 to 45 days to complete but I'm wishing more like a full 5 day week, while my son is in school. Not to mention after being gone for up to 6 months this time, I have a large honey-do list.

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My first question is how in the heck do I upload my drawing. Second how well do you think the keezer will do outside on a covered patio? I would like to go with 4 taps. I don't think I need 4 taps but it is better to have than to want I think. So any recommendations as far as a freezer that can fit 4 on the floor would be great. I'm probably going to use a collar, but I don't want it too tall. I'm new to homebrew so I'll have 2 for ball lock kegs and 2 for commercial kegs. At least that is my though. As soon as someone can explain how I can get my .STL file loaded I'll show you guys what I'm thinking. Thanks!

 

[b-boy]

I think your biggest issue will be the heat/humidity. You'll need to seal that collar really well, or you'll have water and mold inside the keezer pretty quickly. Your taps will probably be sweating all the time too. Mine did that when I had it in the garage during the summer.

Considering the heat, I think you want to double down on insulating the collar as well.

Plus - You'll need a good fan to keep cold air moving inside the unit.

 

[MBN]

I think your biggest issue will be the heat/humidity. You'll need to seal that collar really well, or you'll have water and mold inside the keezer pretty quickly. Your taps will probably be sweating all the time too. Mine did that when I had it in the garage during the summer.

Considering the heat, I think you want to double down on insulating the collar as well.

Plus - You'll need a good fan to keep cold air moving inside the unit.

I'm still on the fence whether to build the collar or just try and use the space inside for everything. On one hand I like the idea of a 20# tank on the outside and the ease of going through the collar to plum it. Then I think maybe just keep it simple and use a 5# tank on the inside. The keezer part of the bar will only be up a few times a year. I work out of the country most of the time so I'll shut it down when I'm not around. I think that should help with some of the condensation. No matter what I do adding insulation and silicon sealant is a must. I think I will probably also seal or weather protect as much of the inside wood parts that come in contact with the cold air.