We Can Rebuild It!

[AlwaysWaven]

Hey everyone,

I bought a keezer about 2 years ago and have loved it. Recently, I thought we were moving and so I tried to sell it Long story short, we are not moving and it is time to get to brewing. I have always had a problem with it leaking. I have tested various parts and think I know where to start. I will include a picture of the distribution block (do not judge I bought it used). Is https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N44JBNQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 all I need to replace it? Are there better options? I think I will do the beer lines, too - they sat for too long with not enough cleaner in them.

Also, is there real benefit to adding a computer fan to the top of the keezer to circulate air? I have seen a couple build threads mention them.

 

[day_trippr]

The linked manifold uses barbs on all five ports. It'd work, but I'd recommend going with one that has 1/4" MFL threads on the shut-off valves - and that also uses shut-off valves with integrated checks. Like this one:

You can probably beat that price by looking around.
Normally I'd send you to chicompany.net but they're re-doing the site and it's totally FUBAR right now...

Cheers!

 

[AlwaysWaven]

Ok, can do. I may have to replace a couple couplers - should I change those to the screw on type as well?

Thank you

 

[day_trippr]

Looking at your picture it appears all of the gas lines already have the appropriate connectors.
Indeed, as most manifolds seem to come with a barbed input connection you'll probably have to cut the FFL fitting off your incoming gas line, but it sure looks like the lines to the kegs are ready to go.

You may want to give those gas lines a cleaning, it looks like there might be some mold growing in spots.

For your "fan" question: yes, absolutely, a fan is beneficial in keeping the interior volume at a consistent temperature.
Chest freezers are notorious for stratification without a fan.
It doesn't take much. I have a single 120mm 12VDC fan sitting on the hump pointing sideways stirring the air in my keezer and as you can see the air temperature measured at the top and bottom of the interior space is pretty darned close...




Cheers!