compact freezer for keg box

[esanchez]

Well I just took the plunge and ordered the Edgestar 1.1 cu-ft freezer/fridge. Best price I could find was $169 shipped from Overstock.com.

I guess I’m committed to building this bar now!

[mckdelbu]

It’s easy to replace even an old fridge with a new compact freezer. You built it, so just bust it out of there, use finesse or force if needed, then adjust the opening to fit the new unit.

I’m working on a dedicated keg box guide document that will show possible fan configurations. It’s very easy though, one blowing in, one blowing out of the freezer area and usually one on the back to keep the compressor cool & happy.

[young4u_]

Here’s a picture of my bar in progress, showing the freezer:

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/5022_4308521950353_438500561_n.jpg

[sniedz]

Im going to give this freezer/fridge a shot. Thanks for posting.

[ecooper]

Is there a reason you don’t use a standard kegerator?

[bartender_adm]

Nope – none whatsoever.

Usually when you build the DIY model, you’re
just interested in a custom size for multiple kegs or you just want to “do it yourself”.

Check out this line of complete Home Kegerators

or check out the HomeBREW Kegerators that give you the option to buy the kegerator parts individually….great idea if you want avoid dismantling a brand new unit…you can buy the cooling unit and tap tower individually.

[ecooper]

Sorry, I’m still trying to figure out which bar and option to go with. For space reasons is it possible to put a freeze (read that option in the forum) two rooms away and run the beer lines through the wall (just studs right now) to the beer taps? The distance would be around 30 feet, what about the beer in the line.

[bartender_adm]

Senoir

Yes! You can do that, but run your beer line(s) through a 3 or 4 inch open PVC pipe, then mount a small 12vdc fan on the freezer side blowing into the pipe. Wrap the pipe with insulation tape to prevent condensation drip. This is basically how commercial bars do it.

The idea here is to keep the beer lines cold all the way to the tap. Place your CO2 tank OUTSIDE the freezer and be sure to add a temp controller to prevent the freezer from actually FREEZING your beer.

Also, at the base of the tap you can add a T fitting to allow air to flow through the pipe. I suggest restricting it down using subsequently smaller reducer fittings or just a cap with a few 1/4 holes in it.

[ecooper]

Perfect thanks, do I spray foam in the pipe.

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