brewvet
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After 5 years away from brewing decided to get back into it with a vengeance. After starting small (coopers kit), and then moving up to All Grain using a propane burner and various Coleman Mash tuns I decided when I returned I would make my life a little simpler, but also make my wallet a LOT less full 
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So I purchased a Brew Boss 15 Gallon system from another user on this forum, then did my research on venting, installing a 240 volt GFCI etc. Got that completed and then remembered how much I hated bottling, and didn't want to repeat that again. So decided on kegging, first looked at a commercial type kegerator and then read about 'Keezers', so here I am.
The keezer I decided on needed to appeal to the wife, of course and sense we live in a log home I wanted it to look rustic. First looked at barn wood, but found it hard to find and expensive. Then stumbled upon a 'barn wood' looking reproduction '1x6' from HD.
Found a good price at Sams on a Haier 7.2 Cu Ft Freezer, at $159.00.
Built the frame from 2 x 4's, installed casters underneath and then installed the 1 X 6's over it. Made the frame stick up 5/8 taller then the top of the freezer lid. Cut a piece of 3/5 MDF to fit the freezer lid which also levels the top with the frame. Glued the MDF on using Liquid Nails. Then used the 1 X 6's to cover the 2x4 frame. Once the 1x6's were installed I used some poly on the top to seal the wood.
For the Taps I wanted to go with the pipe look as I have seen others do, but didn't want to use black pipe. So I purchased some 1-1/4 galvanized pipe and then found a Rustoleum 'Rustic Amber' spray paint which gives the pipes a 'Rusty' look.
The guts of the system are from Keg Connection, and the temperature controller is from Inkbird.
I think it came out pretty good.
Still need to decide on some tap handles.
.So I purchased a Brew Boss 15 Gallon system from another user on this forum, then did my research on venting, installing a 240 volt GFCI etc. Got that completed and then remembered how much I hated bottling, and didn't want to repeat that again. So decided on kegging, first looked at a commercial type kegerator and then read about 'Keezers', so here I am.
The keezer I decided on needed to appeal to the wife, of course and sense we live in a log home I wanted it to look rustic. First looked at barn wood, but found it hard to find and expensive. Then stumbled upon a 'barn wood' looking reproduction '1x6' from HD.
Found a good price at Sams on a Haier 7.2 Cu Ft Freezer, at $159.00.
Built the frame from 2 x 4's, installed casters underneath and then installed the 1 X 6's over it. Made the frame stick up 5/8 taller then the top of the freezer lid. Cut a piece of 3/5 MDF to fit the freezer lid which also levels the top with the frame. Glued the MDF on using Liquid Nails. Then used the 1 X 6's to cover the 2x4 frame. Once the 1x6's were installed I used some poly on the top to seal the wood.
For the Taps I wanted to go with the pipe look as I have seen others do, but didn't want to use black pipe. So I purchased some 1-1/4 galvanized pipe and then found a Rustoleum 'Rustic Amber' spray paint which gives the pipes a 'Rusty' look.
The guts of the system are from Keg Connection, and the temperature controller is from Inkbird.
I think it came out pretty good.
Still need to decide on some tap handles.
