Sizing your Chest Freezer for Corny Kegs

[BoundForBeer]

when you buy something this size online they ship it to the store for you to pickup.

I believe if you buy it online they will deliver it to your door (even bring it in for you). I wanted to get it in Delaware (home of tax free shopping) thats why I questioned if it was in store. Called and they told me they would have to order it. Still think im goin to pull the trigger on this one for a lagering fridge.

 

[overdbus]

I finally got one, the 7 cu ft GE from wally world ,they
had them for $158.99 for black Friday. It was the only
reason to go out yesterday.

 

[OatStraw]

Ordered the GE 7.0 from HomeDepot when they dropped the price down to match Wal-Mart. Can't wait, should be here next week! Hopefully it isn't tooo tight of a fit to get 4 in.

Now just to start on my keezer build, going to do a full cabinet with coffin on top. Anyone know of a good thread that has a complete materials list? And what's the best place online to get all the supplies.

 

[Hentai]

So sad I missed the Maytag 14.8 for $299 at home depot, it is still $359, not bad.
I have been through 2 donated ones so far, not going the used, donated, c-list route. I want something new.
Are there any good deals now?

 

[Lazy8s]

Where do you guys ferment if you only have kegs in the keezer? My 25y.o. GE went out and I can't find another 7 cu.ft. that can fit 2 corny keys and a 6 1/2gal carboy.

 

[barrooze]

Where do you guys ferment if you only have kegs in the keezer? My 25y.o. GE went out and I can't find another 7 cu.ft. that can fit 2 corny keys and a 6 1/2gal carboy.

I've got a separate fermentation chamber since my keezer is kept at 36F. WAY too cold for a regular fermentation, and I didn't want to use a fermwrap at the time.

I don't know if you can find it anymore, but the Magic Chef 7.2 CuFt could fit a 6.5gal carboy and two ball lock kegs on the hump if you added a collar. Mine has a 2x8 collar and could theoretically hold 6 ball locks. I've got four pin locks and 1 ball lock pretty comfortably in mine.

 

[BoundForBeer]

Where do you guys ferment if you only have kegs in the keezer? My 25y.o. GE went out and I can't find another 7 cu.ft. that can fit 2 corny keys and a 6 1/2gal carboy.

I use mine for lagering in keg...im suprised you had one that could fit all those in it.

 

[das_mikey]

Ordered the GE 7.0 from HomeDepot when they dropped the price down to match Wal-Mart. Can't wait, should be here next week! Hopefully it isn't tooo tight of a fit to get 4 in. .

One question. Do the corny kegs fit without a collar?

On the first page of this thread, it shows the height of the keg as 23", but the specs on the freezer show a depth of 22". Most of the freezers seem to show a 22" depth. Am I missing something?

 

[copyright1997]

One question. Do the corny kegs fit without a collar?

On the first page of this thread, it shows the height of the keg as 23", but the specs on the freezer show a depth of 22". Most of the freezers seem to show a 22" depth. Am I missing something?

22" depth is front to back (external). You can fit (very tight squeeze) 4 ball lock kegs with qd's attached. They are close to the lid but ok. You will need to do a collar if you want to put a fifth keg on the compressor hump.

 

[das_mikey]

22" depth is front to back (external). You can fit (very tight squeeze) 4 ball lock kegs with qd's attached. They are close to the lid but ok. You will need to do a collar if you want to put a fifth keg on the compressor hump.

Thank you.

 

[SteveO44]

Home Depot has the GE 7.0 freezer on sale for 168 with free shipping.

Use code SAVETEN to knock it down to that.

Freezer

 

[EthenWithAnE]

I know the holiday chest freezer is already posted but I figured pictures with kegs would say more.

Holiday 5.0cf Chest Freezer from Lowes $188.00 as of the time of this writing

3 Kegs fit no problems with the 5Lbs CO2 tank, if tall enough collar was built it could fit 4 with the CO2 tank outside the freezer. Still have room to put bottles on the hump and around the kegs.

Do you think you could specify model number? I just bought a 5.0 Holiday Freezer from Lowe's and its not this same configuration. It looks like:

I'd definitely like to get my hands on one that can fit three kegs with no collar.

 

[evandena]

this is awesome, thanks!

 

[cricky101]

I've got a 5.3 cu. ft. from Menard's and can fit four ball-locks with the co2 on the outside. I built a 2x12 collar (because I had the wood already), but I think a 1x10 would be sufficient. The brand is "Professional Series" and it was $159.

Right now I've only got three kegs in it with the 5 lb co2 tank but have a fourth faucet/shank ready-to-install as soon as I get four kegs filled ...

It's a cozy fit and you need to arrange the kegs correctly to allow room for the shanks through the collar.

 

[rperkins]

Menards has the 14.8 on sale till Sunday for $323

Just picked up mine!!!

 

[2BeerSpeer]

Kenmore 8.8cf chest freezer will fit 7 ball lock cornies with a collar (4 on bottom & 3 on hump). Scored one on black friday for $259 delivered. Finally got it all set up last week w/ Ranco controller & 7 taps. Works very well.

i was looking at this freezer as its the biggest I can find in black...do you have a pic of it with kegs and co2?

 

[2BeerSpeer]

If anyone know where to find a black chest freezer bigger than 8.8 CF please let me know!

 

[te3b0r]

I am looking for a freezer that can hold 3 kegs, a CO2 bottle, and a fermenter for lagering. Any suggestions for a size?

 

[badbrew]

i was looking at this freezer as its the biggest I can find in black...do you have a pic of it with kegs and co2?

Sears has it on sale.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_04616922000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1#reviewsWrap

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_04616949000P?prdNo=5&blockNo=5&blockType=G5

 

[gtpeebs1]

What size freezer should I get for 5 slim quarter kegs???

 

[Toneus]

Frigidaire - 8 Ball Locks on the floor, 2 on the hump
Model#: LFFN15M5HWB
Manufactured Date: 8-2011
Internal Dimensions: 42 1/2 W x 22 D x 29 H
Hump: 9 1/4 W x 22 D x 10 1/2 H
Hump to Lid: 19"

I'm using this freezer for my Keezer build.

FRIGIDAIRE 15 cu. ft. @ local Ding and Dent $315 + tax.

 

[motorhead69]

I picked up my Frididaire 7.2 cu ft freezer on sale with free shipping from Bestbuy.com a few weeks ago. Model # FFFC07M2KW

It holds 3 pin locks perfectly and looks like if I want, I could add a 3 gallon on the shelf or build a collar. Currently I only have picnic taps, but will be adding a collar of some sorts and tap handles in the future. I'll also be splitting those regulators so I can have all four kegs going at once.

 

[BobJ]

Tagged! Awesome thread!

 

[nanofreak]

I am looking for a freezer for a keezer, and I am wanting to start without a collar and with just picnic taps while I plan the rest of the project. Anyone know if most 7.2 or 8.8 freezers will hold a ball lock WITHOUT a collar height wise?

Thanks

 

[copyright1997]

The GE 7.0 cu ft will hold 4 (VERY tight) or 3 (easy) ball-lock with QD's with the lid closed. If you go the 4 route, you need to make sure that you co2 canister isn't too tall as it needs to be on the hump. (I have a squat 5# one that just barely works, a 4# skinny one that doesn't). If you just have 3 kegs in it, you will likely be able to fit the co2 canister on the floor, so plenty of vertical space. Then you can use the hump to hold some six packs or whatever.

 

[KeyWestBrewing]

Whats the estimated price range of the total cost of making one of these big enough for 3 or 4 kegs???.....preferably no collar if theres a brand of freezer thatd work.

 

[Apoxbrew]

tried searching the thread to no luck... best i can tell a 24.9cui freezer should be able to hold up to 14 kegs.

can anyone confirm?

 

[jasonpaulbauer]

Does anyone know if the Frigidaire 7.2 will hold a 1/2 barrel?

Looks like it would be close, what is the distance front to back on the 7.2?

 

[masonsjax]

I'm looking at the Kenmore 7.2 at Sears, on sale now for $171.49. There a pic earlier in this thread with 3 kegs on the floor. I'm wondering how close it is to fitting 4, hard to tell from the pic. I want 3 kegs on the floor and hoping my 20# co2 tank will squeeze in too (a hair narrower than a ball lock). If not, anyone that could give me the measurement from hump to lid please? I really don't want a tall collar on this one, been there done that. Thanks.

 

[mxpx5678]

I got a 5cu. Ft. Holiday/haier freezer this weekend off Craigslist. Who has this freezer and has converted it. Just looking for any issues you ran into or what the finished project looked like.

Thanks.