[2brew559]

I built my collar so it would open with the collar and the lines would be out of the way when I was loading and unloading kegs. Kind of a pain to build the collar into the lid, but I like it.

I have 3 taps now. This was 2 1/2 years ago now...damn, time flies.


how to take screenshots

I like that idea.  More complex to design but the benefit of having the lines lift out of the way would be great!!

I'll keep it in mind if I ever have to rebuild mine.  All I need right now is the new temp controller I ordered last night.  A power outage on Monday apparently fried my Ranco.  Just permanently displays E2 now.  8^(

Love the drawings for the OP's build.  I never did master Autocad.

Paul

whats "OP" build" ? 

[2brew559]

Here's my  gifted 15.2 cu freezer




And collar build progress









Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

[beersk]

I built my collar so it would open with the collar and the lines would be out of the way when I was loading and unloading kegs. Kind of a pain to build the collar into the lid, but I like it.

I have 3 taps now. This was 2 1/2 years ago now...damn, time flies.


how to take screenshots

I like that idea.  More complex to design but the benefit of having the lines lift out of the way would be great!!

I'll keep it in mind if I ever have to rebuild mine.  All I need right now is the new temp controller I ordered last night.  A power outage on Monday apparently fried my Ranco.  Just permanently displays E2 now.  8^(

Love the drawings for the OP's build.  I never did master Autocad.

Paul

Aw that suuuucks. Mine is plugged into a good power strip, so I should be safe there.

[Slowbrew]

I built my collar so it would open with the collar and the lines would be out of the way when I was loading and unloading kegs. Kind of a pain to build the collar into the lid, but I like it.

I have 3 taps now. This was 2 1/2 years ago now...damn, time flies.


how to take screenshots

I like that idea.  More complex to design but the benefit of having the lines lift out of the way would be great!!

I'll keep it in mind if I ever have to rebuild mine.  All I need right now is the new temp controller I ordered last night.  A power outage on Monday apparently fried my Ranco.  Just permanently displays E2 now.  8^(

Love the drawings for the OP's build.  I never did master Autocad.

Paul

whats "OP" build" ?

Original Poster's build.

[2brew559]

Collar build progress

Left to do:

* Bore in 7/8 shank  holes; 6} cap holes I'm not using do to only having 4 faucets at moment. with shanks - perlick SST faucets and creamer and SST 4" with 1/4 Bore holes

* finish sanding and  the exterior

* prime entire collar inside and outside (seal against moisture)

* light do a finish sanding on exterior only

*cut & attach 1.5" rigid insulation brd. to the interior of the collar for insulation

* paint exterior face chalkboard black

* apply sealent adhesive sealant foam strip to top of collar between lid and collar

*apply sealant adhesive between body and collar

* freaking finally have a keg draft system!!!!!










Will update as I progress to help others in their build...


Oh as far as hinges go...those are self explanatory... But  I'm thinking of using strong magnets counter sunk into top of collar to make a nice pressure seal...


That way lid is closed without using a latch!

Just idea..at moment as I'm trying to build this as cheap as possible but with some decent thought and quality....  Guess I don't want to spend 3 billion on a collar build for free freezer that is not new..lol   hopefully this helps others do it cost effectively...

And final plans..****build at your own risk..lol



You Sue happy suns of peaches!







Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

[2brew559]

Primered and ready for chalk board paint tonight

Note the dry fitted  ridged foam insulation

Next: cut the holes in the insulation for the shanks this evening : )










Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

[beersk]

Nice work. I decided not to use any insulation in my collar. Kind of wonder how much of a difference it makes. Wood is a decent insulator on its own, a couple inches of it is probably sufficient.

[Stevie]

Nice work. I decided not to use any insulation in my collar. Kind of wonder how much of a difference it makes. Wood is a decent insulator on its own, a couple inches of it is probably sufficient.

I started to notice a difference in the temp on the outside of the collar after I added fans to circulate the air. I'm considering adding ridged inflation, but I'm still on the fence.

[2brew559]

Thanks guy's  

Where do you guys / girls put your temp probe... Don't be nasty neither! I just went thru a 2hr training gov class! Don't do it! 


"I have a Johnston  controller which I use on my humongous bigamus  ferm chamber and I was using a box wired stc 1000  for heating  (mfg by Mua).. but now thats gonna go to the keezer geezer!.."


To answer a a poster:
I don't know if Insulation matters that much as in sandwiched against wood as you stated..I failed thermodynamics 101... I only practice architecture..LOL

>BUT<

Insulation: I do know that cheap coolers don't keep ice as good as a good thick wall insulated cooler, so i'm using that as my guide....so basically I'm just following standard procedure

Air circulation: I think i'm gonna just a cheap personal fan and plug it into the stc 1000  so it runs  occasionally yea or nah?

also if you guys or gals ever need plan help... just drop me a email.. BUT don't get sideways and ask for a mansion 12,00 sq ft home plan set..  ill  refer to my cousin in mexico..LOL and  Ill never EBER  return your calls.. ..LOL  TGIF!


Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

[Footballandhops]

I have my temperature prove taped to a 2 liter soda bottle full of water with insulation between the probe and the tape. I put it in the bottom corner of my keezer that would always accumulate ice before I installed a nice circulating fan.

[JT]

I have a liter or so bottle with a thermowell stopper in it that my probe is in.  Also, I think you'll find that the weight of the collar negates any need to fasten it to the freezer.  Mine isn't attached and it doesn't budge.  Just put some foam weatherstripping on the bottom of the collar for a good seal. 

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

[Slowbrew]

I zip tied the probe to the lid of and let it hang down to the same height as the top of the kegs.  I assumed if the air at the top of the kegs is the temp I want it then the rest of the keg is that cool or cooler.  Seems to work.

The zip tie also keeps all the extra wire and my faucet wrench under control.

Paul

[JT]

I zip tied the probe to the lid of and let it hang down to the same height as the top of the kegs.  I assumed if the air at the top of the kegs is the temp I want it then the rest of the keg is that cool or cooler.  Seems to work.

The zip tie also keeps all the extra wire and my faucet wrench under control.

Paul

I found the keezer wanted to cycle more often when measuring air temp, so went to measuring a liquid temp.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

[2brew559]

Thanks guys!

I'm will take advice and attach probe to 2 liter bottle filled with water...and watch the unit see how it performs.

[2brew559]

Progress build image's
 
Black chalk paint applied 3 coats sanding  between 400 grit































Items left:

* add hinges; door type or spring loaded freezer)

* apply adhesive to foam insulation panels

Oh and add a small personal fan connected to a digital 24/7 timer. That I will set to come on as I fine tune the Keezer/ cold air temp at collar

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk