Keezer Collar

[Wildcard]

Hey all, I'm in need of some advice. I have had my keezer running already but feel the need to insulate the collar as well as add a fan to circulate the air.

My main concern is, what should I use to insulate the collar? The collar is only 2x4 with a stain on it. Freezer is roughly 8cu ft. I keep the temperature at 3° with 2 degree leeway on the Johnson controller.

I'm waving between either Styrofoam, Owens corning insulation board (both 1" thick) or using reflectix a few times for the air pockets it can provide.

Any and all advice is welcomed. Thanks in advance too.

[Jimmy]

I'd probably use styrofoam or the insulation board - seems to be the norm and has a more finished look than reflectix.

[Wildcard]

Thanks Jimmy. Should I avoid tacking it with screws and washers and go with liquid nails or 3m adhesive?

[gm-]

I used styrofoam and reflective aluminum duct tape on mine. Some pictures here, need to update it now that it is complete. http://www.brewnosers.org/forums/viewto ... =41&t=4603" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[S-04]

+1 styrofoam and aluminum duct tape.
I used No More Nails to attach the styrofoam to the inside of the collar.

[Wildcard]

Wicked stuff all. Thanks for the help. Getting my hands on some Styrofoam. This should work great.

[ethier.sc]

I used caulking that dried clear on mine with the 1 inch pink Styrofoam. I did staple mine to the collar but then caulked over the staples. I only have 3/4 pine as a collar on mine and I think its holding temp pretty well.

Before I moved my keezer into the house from the garage I killed all the lights and threw a big ass flashlight inside of it and closed it up. Anywhere that I saw light coming through I re-caulked cause if you can see light coming through, you can bet your ass there will be a draft.

[Wildcard]

Before I moved my keezer into the house from the garage I killed all the lights and threw a big ass flashlight inside of it and closed it up. Anywhere that I saw light coming through I re-caulked cause if you can see light coming through, you can bet your ass there will be a draft.

I am doing this once the collar is insulated to see if I need to use a foam strip around the top. Adding a fan to it too, so the less loss on circulation the happier I am. Thanks for this advice.