Old School Chest Freezer Lid Removal - Homebrew Talk
WEBNov 27, 2010 · That's the same lid and hinge system on my 24 cu ft keezer. There are torsion rods in the lid, so be careful when removing it. I unbolted the hinges at the back and removed the whole lid. Next, I gutted the lid and all the nasty fiberglass insulation. That's when I removed the posts that act as a hinge and the torsion rods.
Can I replace the lid on a chest freezer? - Homebrew Talk
WEBApr 4, 2009 · Sure you can replace the lid, it's just an insulated top. A super cheap way would be just a piece of plywood with some 2" polystyrene insulation glued to the bottom of it would be just fine. Take off the old hinges and attach to the new lid and there you go. You could do something fancy with it too like add some tile to the top of it or something.
Help safely removing freezer hinge - Homebrew Talk
WEBFeb 11, 2016 · I am getting ready to start my keezer build and currently have a Frigidaire 7.2 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer Model: FFFC07M1QW I have read through so many of the other builds and they all say to be careful removing the lid hinge and show putting a nail through a hole in the side. I have attached...
Adjusting chest freezer hinge springs? - Homebrew Talk
WEBOct 4, 2011 · Anyone tried to adjust the tension on chest freezer hinge springs? I’m in the middle of a coffin box keezer build and I’m wondering if it’s worth pursuing. I doubt that it would be possible to counter all of the extra weight, but it might compensate for some of the weight, which would be good, right? It looks pretty straight forward.
Troublesome freezer hinges? - Homebrew Talk
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Hey all. I just got a new 7cu Insignia chest freezer for my keezer project. I noticed today that the hinges on the lid are inset into the body of the freezer by about an inch. It makes it tough to remove the caps over the hinges. Does anyone have any advice for removing them?
Spring Loaded Hinges - Chest Freezer - Homebrew Talk
WEBJun 8, 2012 · Take a look at the hinge - there's a hole in it that seems to have no purpose in life at all. If you put a big nail through that hole it will hold the hinge in the "closed" position. Mount up the hinges. Get the alignment right. Push down on …
New Chest Freezer hinges are locked - Homebrew Talk
WEBOct 8, 2009 · Loosen or remove the nut completely and you should be able to easily open and close the hinge. IOW, release the spring tension first. This also makes re-attaching the hinge a snap. Re-tension the spring after you remount the hinges. Adjust to the desired level of tension to offset the weight of the lid so it stays open when lifted.
Keezer collar build - Attach to lid or attach to body?
WEBAug 30, 2008 · he means the weight that the manufacturer intended to have supported by the hinges, i.e. just the weight of the lid. My hinges are supporting the weight of the lid, plus 15 feet of 2x6s, 4 shanks, 4 perlick taps, a gas manifold and ~15 feet of beer line. not exactly what Kenmoore had in mind. However, they hold up just fine.
Replacing chest freezer lid? - Homebrew Talk
WEBOct 23, 2013 · The lid on my freezer is basically insulation with the outer skin. The advantage is that it's light. As long as the hinges you use can handle the weight, I don't see why you couldn't make your own top out of wood. I'd attach some foam insulation to the underside of the wood and use some weatherstripping in place of the original seal.
Best place to drill through chest freezer - Homebrew Talk
WEBMay 26, 2008 · Instead of using a drill bit on a drill, I've used a drill bit (I happen to have a very long one, which helps) and gotten it red hot with a blow torch. I then passed it through the side of my stand up freezer- worked perfectly. Obviously, this only works if the wall is plastic. On my chest freezer the walls are metal so obviously that wont work.