tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post3447440000467406575..comments2024-02-23T15:34:32.816-05:00Comments on The Mad Fermentationist - Homebrewing Blog: How to Build a Keezer CollarThe Mad Fermentationist (Mike)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-43030024291535759932016-10-17T23:11:28.682-04:002016-10-17T23:11:28.682-04:00Wow! Tight alright. I laid it out in CAD and even ...Wow! Tight alright. I laid it out in CAD and even with shifting the kegs from side to side I still come up with a 0.139" overlap. If all the data is correct, I might have to take the BFH to it. I'll let you know what transpires if I move forward with the project. Thanks again for your help!TommyXuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471034253523454850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-48320784448918807622016-10-17T20:58:32.118-04:002016-10-17T20:58:32.118-04:0018" wide, 32" until the compressor (whic...18" wide, 32" until the compressor (which is 9" itself). Sounds like a tight fit! Hope that helps!The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-79472677095884956882016-10-17T16:47:13.874-04:002016-10-17T16:47:13.874-04:00Great write up... I'm looking to build a simi...Great write up... I'm looking to build a similar unit for two 16 gallon kegs and hope to use the same GE Unit (Model# FCM11PHWW)but can't locate one in stock here in my small town. The dealers and GE are of no help as this seems to be mystery information. Would you be willing to share the internal dimensions including the size of the compressor box down below? As I'm sure you are aware, the dimensions of a 16 are 16-1/8" x 23-3/8". Thanks TommyXuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471034253523454850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-4868888651044724642016-08-19T06:58:40.329-04:002016-08-19T06:58:40.329-04:00The gasket is attached to the lid on my freezer. I...The gasket is attached to the lid on my freezer. I didn't remove it, it just rests on top of the collar now.The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-31883847512903720022016-08-18T09:03:05.774-04:002016-08-18T09:03:05.774-04:00Great write up. I'm doing my keezer here in Br...Great write up. I'm doing my keezer here in Brazil and will follow most of your ideas and suggetions. One doubt: my freezer has a kind of a step where the original rubber in the lid fits. does yours freezer has this step too? how do you deal with this?Luiz Fortunatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212597082267727884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-21324332608084477272016-08-17T17:49:24.378-04:002016-08-17T17:49:24.378-04:00I mounted mine on the side, works for where it is ...I mounted mine on the side, works for where it is (tucked out of the way, but easy to access when I turn it down a few degrees for the summer)!The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-29855615296653499612016-08-16T12:17:57.044-04:002016-08-16T12:17:57.044-04:00Love this write up. Almost done doing this myself....Love this write up. Almost done doing this myself. Curious though, on what side did you mount the temperature controller? I was thinking of putting it on the back side but wanted to be able to back it up into a corner still for serving during parties, but didn't want to put it on the front since it would stand out and I've never seen one mounted on the front.<br /><br />Any suggestions?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07087631709867488991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-36273990999139715992016-07-11T21:14:41.890-04:002016-07-11T21:14:41.890-04:00Yep on the line. No issue on the wire for the ligh...Yep on the line. No issue on the wire for the light.The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-27282596629737519142016-07-11T16:35:48.619-04:002016-07-11T16:35:48.619-04:00Are you using 15' of 3/16 beverage line?
Also...Are you using 15' of 3/16 beverage line?<br /><br />Also, the cable that attaches to the back of the door(Im assuming its for the light on the door), was that an issue with the size of the 2x6?Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-39991420708093923322016-07-05T07:55:04.874-04:002016-07-05T07:55:04.874-04:00I'm adding two 110V AC variable speed 120mm fa...I'm adding two 110V AC variable speed 120mm fans to the setup to continuously circulate the cool air up from the bottom and the warm air down from the top. Mounting the top fan in the back corner of the collar over the compressor hump. Made a small wooden block with Frost King foam pads for the second fan to sit on the floor of the freezer for the second. Fabricated a temp probe holder/box out of the foam padding the fans shipped with also. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009P0R6VC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236436419087024730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-16474313968029112732016-07-05T07:47:39.990-04:002016-07-05T07:47:39.990-04:00The 1.25" Frost King Rubber foam isn't im...The 1.25" Frost King Rubber foam isn't impossible to remove and adjust, but once you put the collar weight on it, it's not going anywhere. I have the exact same freezer and I didn't take the plastic drop-down on the underside of the lid into consideration when I drilled my holes for the shanks. I figured it out too late and had to flip the collar over (after having applied the foam) and man that Frost King had to be scraped off and the collar re-painted.Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236436419087024730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-6528357063716840472016-07-04T08:49:31.083-04:002016-07-04T08:49:31.083-04:00I've used Frost King, but I don't remember...I've used Frost King, but I don't remember if I got it for this project or not. Difficult to remove after you applied it? The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-50503321151225237132016-07-02T19:39:54.280-04:002016-07-02T19:39:54.280-04:00
Do you know what brand the weather stripping was?...<br />Do you know what brand the weather stripping was? I got Frost King. Removing it is very difficult.<br /><br />thanks,<br />JohnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03951590568057681576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-83871973620259733122016-06-26T22:22:37.479-04:002016-06-26T22:22:37.479-04:00The weather stripping was only sticky on one side....The weather stripping was only sticky on one side. I attached it to the collar, the weight of the collar maintains good contact with the freezer (and you can move it without issue... until you caulk). The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-79378077830247284612016-06-24T21:02:07.078-04:002016-06-24T21:02:07.078-04:00Thanks! Did the weather stripping have adhesive on...Thanks! Did the weather stripping have adhesive on both sides or just the side you attached to the collar? I got some from Home Depot that seems to have adhesive on one side. Did you have to get it just right when you put the collar on the freezer or did the lack of adhesive on one side allow for adjustment?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03951590568057681576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-70535109493680657952016-06-18T17:37:22.374-04:002016-06-18T17:37:22.374-04:00I couldn't find them in my Amazon history (may...I couldn't find them in my Amazon history (maybe I bought them at the local Home Depot?), but <a href="http://amzn.to/1XwuMzH" rel="nofollow">they do have them</a>. The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-39350539889902125332016-06-17T22:50:44.478-04:002016-06-17T22:50:44.478-04:00Where did you get the Velcro ties?Where did you get the Velcro ties?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03951590568057681576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-48903414099410352482016-06-05T18:20:54.751-04:002016-06-05T18:20:54.751-04:00I hang the probe down between the kegs. You want i...I hang the probe down between the kegs. You want it down about half way, too high and it'll likely read a bit warm (and lead to over-cooling).The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-69431784163982984192016-06-03T20:43:28.306-04:002016-06-03T20:43:28.306-04:00I am currently building a keezer. Your design is ...I am currently building a keezer. Your design is very much similar to what I am doing, one question about the temperature controller, what do you do with the probe (where do you locate it)? I was thinking of getting a piece of styrofoam or insulation and poking the probe through it, maybe use velcro stickers and stick it some where on the wall of the freezer, but where? 1/2 way, 2/3 way up from the bottom?oneninefivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10220288197621424197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-85587704492210763022016-06-02T20:20:48.112-04:002016-06-02T20:20:48.112-04:001. It'll depend on your kegs and freezer. I th...1. It'll depend on your kegs and freezer. I think it is nice to have a couple extra inches as the fittings/lines often come up slightly above the kegs. Measure if you aren't sure.<br /><br />2. It'll depend on your line diameter, serving temperature, and pressure. I'd rather have longer lines and a slower/smoother pour for flexibility.<br /><br />3. The link on the name "2" x 4" 12-gauge L-angle brackets" of the part is to the Home Depot listing.The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-41249958192769197342016-05-31T21:57:35.212-04:002016-05-31T21:57:35.212-04:00Q: Isn't a 2"x4" (=3.5" actual ...Q: Isn't a 2"x4" (=3.5" actual width) high enough? Or do you need the full 5.5" of a 2x6?<br /><br />Q: Isn't 5' of line enough for each keg? <br /><br />Q: I've not seen those internal corner brackets for sale - is that what Home Depot calls them?<br /><br />Thanks for the great article.resolvingconcernshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958538970552453729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-55223132598701769072015-06-10T15:48:07.178-04:002015-06-10T15:48:07.178-04:00Did you go back to using the rechargeable dehumidi...Did you go back to using the rechargeable dehumidifier, or have you opted for another option. What, in your opinion, is the best bet for reducing humidity/damp conditions when using a chest freezer for this purpose?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128584132244351243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-89205606654884518112015-04-03T21:27:46.595-04:002015-04-03T21:27:46.595-04:00I think you'd have enough room. I've never...I think you'd have enough room. I've never tried a 6th keg, but there looks like enough room (might be a tight squeeze though).The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-65080927649514660662015-03-25T16:23:34.979-04:002015-03-25T16:23:34.979-04:00I'm considering the same freezer with a very s...I'm considering the same freezer with a very similar setup. I plan to have 5 kegs (ball locks), a 10lb CO2 tank and a beer gas tank (don't know the size yet). I'd also like to be able to put one more keg in there to carbonate and be ready to go when one of the 5 kicks. Based on your setup this will all fit?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />RobUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329260593350161911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-28658207818602954442015-03-07T12:29:10.886-05:002015-03-07T12:29:10.886-05:00We have a very similar setup, except I put my hing...We have a very similar setup, except I put my hinge on the collar to allow me to pull all of the lines off of the kegs when opening (in theory, anyway), I put all 5 of my taps in the center, used 1x with 1" insulating foam instead of 2x wood, and I used an industrial strength mounting tape to mount the trip tray angle brackets to the freezer, then used velcro for the drip tray to the brackets. graymomenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17856664830020782827noreply@blogger.com