Sliding Keezer Around (Not Moving) recommendation

[awoitte]

Hi,

Every once in a while I'd like to be able to slide my newly built keezer out from it's location to clean the floor, dust the wall, wipe up any grime from spilt beer, etc. I wouldn't be tilting or leaning it in any way, purely shifting/pulling it from the corner of the kitchen out a foot or two from the L shaped corner it currently resides.

Can this damage the unit while it is still running? Is it ok to shift/pull it a little bit while its plugged in as long as I'm not tilting/leaning the unit?

I see a lot about leaving it unplugged for 24 hours when it's actually moved or tilted, but this isn't as severe, so I'm hoping its not a big deal and doesn't require being unplugged.

Thanks!

 

[Kirkwooder]

Be gentle and you should be just fine. Leaning the refer unit too far in any direction can cause the oils in the system to be displaced and if you don't tip it far enough to displace the oils then you don't need to worry about needing to wait for the oil to drain back to where it belongs.

 

[pigroaster]

I have my unit on refrigerator castors. Low profile and many rollers so less pounds of pressure on the floor per square inch. Used it for over ten years now!I made a wooden platform where the keezer slides in from the rear and castors are on platform. Looks sharp and no issues if you change keezers!

 

[awoitte]

I have my unit on refrigerator castors. Low profile and many rollers so less pounds of pressure on the floor per square inch. Used it for over ten years now!I made a wooden platform where the keezer slides in from the rear and castors are on platform. Looks sharp and no issues if you change keezers!

That's a great idea. Do you have any photos of that setup you'd be willing to share?

 

[cswant88]

You could also put some little stick-on felt furniture pads under the feet to make it slide easier. Just don't tilt it or move it aggressively and it should be fine.

 

[Mic Carp]

This beast is only about 5 yrs old but i have put it through Hell. It works great. I’ve taken it to parties and rolled it across the lawn. Ive even unplugged it and turned it on its side and hosed it out. Just put it back upright for a day and plug her back in. They can take much more abuse than you’d think. I highly recommend 10” pneumatic casters for off roading lol.