Trying to use 1 Freezer for Fermentation and dispensing

[yellowthere]

Dipensing OR fermenting in my chest freezer sucks. The worst thing is that this is keeping from adding taps and what not. I really don't want to have to buy another freezer/frig (not yet anyway). I don't have a basement or car-hole to put these things in. Does anyone have any tips for this situation, or should I just find another place to ferment in?

Currently I have about 8 pounds of hops in my main freezer, and the aforementioned chest freezer for fermentation or dispensing in my kitchen (that's right prime real estate). Sooner or later my girl is going to start throwing my shit out. I can't add another chest freezer.

Thanks.

[TheDarkSide]

How big is your chest freezer?

I though this setup was pretty neat.

http://www.oregonbrewcrew.com/freezer/freezer.html

[Mylo]

Build yourself one of these.


Mylo

[RJH311]

i'm doing the same thing. i'm pretty sure its fine, its just a pain in the ass. also i dont think the dispensed beer really appreciates going up and down in temp either

[yellowthere]

thanks darkside. I've got a 10 SFT Freezer, so this will work. I love the link. I kind of was thinking of something like that, but I don't want to trail blaze off a cliff. I really like this as a project. I can't wait to start this. It will be a couple of weeks before I can start (getting married this weekend). I will be sure to put my twist on this project and post pictures of all my additions to my busted little freezer mods. I can't wait to start this. The brainstorming begins.

Thanks again Darkside.