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Title: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: magnethead on January 17, 2018, 09:19:38 PM

Hi,
Can Anyone recommend a quality Chest Freezer that would fit a 4 Keg Setup? I'm looking to make a slightly smaller Keezer after my 6 Keg setup, sprung some leaks in the internal cooling coils (It was 23 YEars old(check with Manufacturer and serial number), not buying second hand freezers off DoneDeal again  ???)

Maybe a recommendation for a 6 Keg setup just in case, Corny's that are 22cm in Diameter and 55cm High

Thanks
Title: Re: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: Skittlebrau on January 17, 2018, 11:27:11 PM
Bought this chest freezer new last summer for €180 delivered. It fits 4 kegs(22cm in Diameter and 55cm High)  plus gas cylinder with a collar fitted.

https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2472258.htm

No issues with it so far, and covered under warranty. If it breaks down the collar can be taken off easily and freezer sent back in original condition.
Title: Re: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: Pheeel on January 18, 2018, 02:59:19 PM
That'll fit 4? I was eyeing that up as a replacement for my last freezer that died before Christmas (!). That could only hold 3 full and one half keg. Great if I can do 4 full size ones :)

Does it need a collar too? Seems high enough to not need one
Title: Re: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: Skittlebrau on January 18, 2018, 05:26:40 PM
Fits 3 on the bottom and 1 on the hump with a collar. 2kg CO2 cylinder can fit on the hump too, or 5kg CO2 cylinder can fit on the floor either.

I have a photo of it but the attachment won't upload.
Title: Re: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: Pheeel on January 18, 2018, 10:00:34 PM
Ahh gotcha!
Title: Re: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: magnethead on January 21, 2018, 05:42:04 PM
THanks Skittlebrau ... IS there any chance I could trouble you for a photo of your setup (THe internals). THat's a good Idea using the Shelf for the Fourth Keg, I didn't even think that'd be possible.
Title: Re: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: Skittlebrau on January 23, 2018, 11:27:33 AM
https://imgur.com/VruJHHc

Apologies for the poor quality photo. The set-up is quite messy currently. The keezer is due to be tidied up internally and a wooden enclosure built....eventually :)
Title: Re: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: magnethead on January 25, 2018, 08:14:21 PM
Fairplay, that's a lovely setup.... I'm a believer now
Title: Re: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: Pheeel on January 27, 2018, 11:05:56 PM
Bollocks. That freezer has gone up to €239. In was in the 180s last week. Should have ordered then  :'(
Title: Re: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: Ceedee on January 28, 2018, 06:12:51 PM
They are probably putting the price up temporarily so that in a few months they can advertise it at the former €180ish price BUT claim it's a bargain at x% off. Keep a eye on it....

The big chains do it all the time.
Title: Re: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: Pheeel on March 02, 2018, 10:03:27 PM
It's 196 at the moment. I might pull the trigger.
Skittlebrau can you confirm if the kegs sat in the bottom of the freezer fit without the collar with the disconnects?
Title: Re: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: Skittlebrau on March 02, 2018, 10:45:47 PM
3 fit on the bottom without a collar. 5kg gas cylinder wouldn't fit comfortably without a collar. 2kg cylinder should fit without a collar but don't have one on hand to confirm. If you have a gas cylinder height I can measure to confirm if it will fit.
Title: Re: Quality Chest Freezer recommendation for Keezer
Post by: Pheeel on March 03, 2018, 10:31:33 AM
Thanks. It's sounds like the same size as my old one. The tank is some small profile american one. For I can get to the shed I'll get dimensions