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Yeah, that sounds like the right kind of idea. The only weight to support will be a pint of beer at most, and a metal backsplash would look pretty slick.
I got the piece of wood (11x10) and was advised to just seal it with a polycrylic from the hardware store (several coats) I was looking at metal for the backsplash but unless it’s stainless I was told it would eventually corrode (if it was aluminum or galvanized steal.) I’ll have to see how it works out. Been a fun project so far.
Almost finished! Secure insulation, put taps in, secure manifold, drink beer.
Oh and Robert, that damp rid… I got some of that and it was in there while I was fermenting with a blow off valve. That damp rid took the moisture out of the half gallon jug, I’m surprised the beer didn’t get compromised while fermenting… live and learn.
waiddaminnit…I use damp rid in my freezer with a half gal. blowoff jar. Hasn’t ever affected the liquid level.
But we live in wet places, Denny. The air up there might make a difference? ???
(“But it’s a dry heat…” 
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I don’t know. I’m at 7k feet elevation and it’s 84% humidity, our monsoon season. It was pretty strange when I checked. I’ve had air locks dry up too semi frequently as well. Maybe it was a mixture of heat, coolness, humidity. I’m not sure.
She coming along though.
All done. Thank you for all of your help, feedback, and suggestions.
Looks awesome!
I haven’t poured anything yet. But did cut that co2 line back, will probably cut the shorter lines back. And. I hope 8’ of beverage line is enough.
I’ll find out after work.
Nice job! However, I have one question and I apologize for seeing this too late to post earlier during the construction phase.
How do you keep the collar in place on the top of the keezer, did you glue it down? I built something similar and used some Luan sub flooring as a facing on the front of the collar that fits over the top edge of the keezer. This keeps the collar from moving around and provides a nice smooth facing without any gluing. I can just pop it off when needed.
If you have problems with the collar moving around, you might be able to add some to the inside of the collar.
Just my .02.
The collar is free floating. It can be removed at any time, not to worried about a seal because the insulation. Not too worried about the top sliding when pouring either. Because of how the drop tray is. It can’t be moved back though. So far it’s working well. Had some pints last night. A bit more head compared to the old kegerator of mine. But I also moved the kegs, forgot which lines went where and put a bit more co2 in the kegs.
If you did want to further stabilize it now after the fact, just a short bit of angle aluminum or brass dropped down from each corner of the collar would probably be enough. Like the drip tray, but bracing it in all directions. (Mine’s both glued down with construction adhesive and secured with a drop-down trim strip all the way around. As soon as I glued it down, I wondered if I might ever regret that…)
If I went the angle way I could still easily just lift the collar, given there aren’t tap lines connected. I might end up doing that in the future, for now I think it’s time to reseal my old fridge and make a lagering/cold side control unit.
Honestly though I just want to get rid of it and get something that doesn’t produce so much moisture staying cool ;D
Bump.
Anyone have ideas on the wheel install, at first I was thinking something similar to the collar. Then I though, just a solid piece of wood. I’ve got the wheels already. But I’m not trying to add much more height.
Just a dolly, cut a sheet of plywood to the size of the keezer?
That’s kinda where my head was at. My main concern is that the wood is thick enough to put small screws in.
My thought was to buy two dollies and just set the freezer on top without any screws.
I used 3/4" Melomene. I found a couple point to bolt the panel to the bottom of the freezer and then bolted the wheels to the panel.
It has worked great for me.
Paul
I’ll prob take a trip to the hardware store tomorrow and look for something like that. Then use some 1/2 inchers to mount the wheels.
Thanks.
She rolls now. And the serving height is better for tall people.