Chest Freezer to Kegerator Conversion

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I got started homebrewing almost a year ago and it didn't take long to get fed up with bottling, so I decided to build a kegerator. I chose to convert a 14 cu ft chest freezer rather than an upright fridge because the freezer would give me more room for multiple kegs.


I started by removing the lid and hinges and gluing a frame built from 2x6's to the freezer. I then set the lid on the frame and re-attached the hinges to the 2x6.

Using a 3/4" spade bit, I drilled holes for the taps. I also drilled a few holes for the temperature control box and power cords. I need to get some cables clamps to secure the power cords to the frame.



To keep the kegerator at a suitable temperature, I picked up an STC 1000 temperature controller and project box from Amazon. After sacarficing an extension cord, I was able to connect the power cord of the freezer to the controller and back to the wall outlet. Unfortunately, the controller only reads in degrees Celsius, but it's not a big deal.



I will be installing another CO2 manifold and 3 more taps next week.


Beer selection once this project is finished:

Pepper Porter
Jilly Vanilly Porter
The Dude Abides - White Russian Wheat
Strawberry Wheat
Highland Grove - Farmhouse Ale
Dicken's Cider