Just getting started in a Keezer build and was wondering if i should build the temp controller from scratch via online guide or should i just bite the bullet and buy one.
I'm heading out tonight to look a freezer so i don't know how big it is as of yet.
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Re: starting a keezer build
How many kegs are you looking to get in your keezer? I may have one you'd be interested in.
"Twenty years ago — a time, by the way, that hops such as Simcoe and Citra were already being developed, but weren’t about to find immediate popularity — there wasn’t a brewer on earth who would have gone to the annual Hop Growers of American convention and said, “I’m going to have a beer that we make 4,000 barrels of, one time a year. It flies off the shelf at damn near $20 a six-pack, and you know what it smells like? It smells like your cat ate your weed and then pissed in the Christmas tree.” - Bell’s Brewery Director of Operations John Mallet on the scent of their popular Hopslam.
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Re: starting a keezer build
what size is it if bad_golfer doesn't want it, I might.LiverDance wrote:How many kegs are you looking to get in your keezer? I may have one you'd be interested in.
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Re: starting a keezer build
It'll hold 4 full size and 1 3gal cornies c/w co2 tank.Graham.C wrote:what size is it if bad_golfer doesn't want it, I might.LiverDance wrote:How many kegs are you looking to get in your keezer? I may have one you'd be interested in.
"Twenty years ago — a time, by the way, that hops such as Simcoe and Citra were already being developed, but weren’t about to find immediate popularity — there wasn’t a brewer on earth who would have gone to the annual Hop Growers of American convention and said, “I’m going to have a beer that we make 4,000 barrels of, one time a year. It flies off the shelf at damn near $20 a six-pack, and you know what it smells like? It smells like your cat ate your weed and then pissed in the Christmas tree.” - Bell’s Brewery Director of Operations John Mallet on the scent of their popular Hopslam.
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Re: starting a keezer build
just got back. its a little freezer. 24x24 with a little bench. I can fit 3 maybe 4 with a collar, and its free.
how much are you looking for? i'm always interested at this point. would save time for sure.
how much are you looking for? i'm always interested at this point. would save time for sure.
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Re: starting a keezer build
I would be looking for $100 for the one I have.
"Twenty years ago — a time, by the way, that hops such as Simcoe and Citra were already being developed, but weren’t about to find immediate popularity — there wasn’t a brewer on earth who would have gone to the annual Hop Growers of American convention and said, “I’m going to have a beer that we make 4,000 barrels of, one time a year. It flies off the shelf at damn near $20 a six-pack, and you know what it smells like? It smells like your cat ate your weed and then pissed in the Christmas tree.” - Bell’s Brewery Director of Operations John Mallet on the scent of their popular Hopslam.
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Re: starting a keezer build
want to send me a picture so I can have a look?
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Here it is.
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"Twenty years ago — a time, by the way, that hops such as Simcoe and Citra were already being developed, but weren’t about to find immediate popularity — there wasn’t a brewer on earth who would have gone to the annual Hop Growers of American convention and said, “I’m going to have a beer that we make 4,000 barrels of, one time a year. It flies off the shelf at damn near $20 a six-pack, and you know what it smells like? It smells like your cat ate your weed and then pissed in the Christmas tree.” - Bell’s Brewery Director of Operations John Mallet on the scent of their popular Hopslam.
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Re: starting a keezer build
what are you using for a controller? and would it be included?
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Re: starting a keezer build
I use a Johnson 419 controller but I'm hanging onto that for my term chamber.bad_golfer wrote:what are you using for a controller? and would it be included?
"Twenty years ago — a time, by the way, that hops such as Simcoe and Citra were already being developed, but weren’t about to find immediate popularity — there wasn’t a brewer on earth who would have gone to the annual Hop Growers of American convention and said, “I’m going to have a beer that we make 4,000 barrels of, one time a year. It flies off the shelf at damn near $20 a six-pack, and you know what it smells like? It smells like your cat ate your weed and then pissed in the Christmas tree.” - Bell’s Brewery Director of Operations John Mallet on the scent of their popular Hopslam.
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Re: starting a keezer build
i'll check with the boss. its getting close to Christmas so i'll have to play that card. should know tonight or tomorrow.
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Re: starting a keezer build
i'm going to have to pass on it at this point. I would love to have it but just can't make it work at this point. I guess i'm going to have to experiment with the small free freezer for the winter.
thanks again.
thanks again.
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Re: starting a keezer build
Got the the small freezer. Outside dimensions are 23" x 23". have the collar built now and all the taps and plumbing sitting in a box. Just have to drill out the collar and seal it with something. Any recommendations on what do do with the collar to seal it up? Paint, stain, etc... I'm going to get some chalk board paint to put on the lid of the freezer so i can write what i have on tap and in the freezer.
Also wondering about the temp controller. picked up an A419 and wondering if i have to change the settings on the freezer before setting it up. some places say to turn the freezer temp control all the way up some say all the way down. Any know know the correct way?
pictures to follow.
Also wondering about the temp controller. picked up an A419 and wondering if i have to change the settings on the freezer before setting it up. some places say to turn the freezer temp control all the way up some say all the way down. Any know know the correct way?
pictures to follow.
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Re: starting a keezer build
I'm going to have to break down and build one...sounds like a great winter project
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