when I first bought mine (new) I put some silicone caulking around the bottom seams. as of now there is a little bit of mildew growing in these areas (black stuff) and there are various places on the floor of the freezer where I have scratched the paint off and there is some rust forming. what is the best way to combat all of this? is there a special paint or something I could use?
how do you guys clean up the inside of your chest freezer ferm chamber?
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, Mar 24 2020 06:17 AM
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 06:40 AM
Epoxy appliance paint would be the first thing I would think of. I have to do some touch up to mine as one seam is getting bad but I am not sure when I will... I need it empty first. Maybe once I go into rehab after all this WFH it can get fixed 
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 06:46 AM
Epoxy appliance paint would be the first thing I would think of. I have to do some touch up to mine as one seam is getting bad but I am not sure when I will... I need it empty first. Maybe once I go into rehab after all this WFH it can get fixed
yeah - I know what you mean!
would I need to do anything to the little rust spots before I hit it with appliance paint? should I pull out the epoxy and use something to clean the little bit of mildew?
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 07:26 AM
yeah - I know what you mean!
would I need to do anything to the little rust spots before I hit it with appliance paint? should I pull out the epoxy and use something to clean the little bit of mildew?
I would hit it with bleach then sand down the area some so it will help adhere and then spray.
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 07:30 AM
I would hit it with bleach then sand down the area some so it will help adhere and then spray.
oh - is appliance paint usually a spray?
I have a tiny chip on my stove that I wouldn't mind touching up while I'm at it.
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 07:45 AM
I was thinking this but white https://www.amazon.c...5206E74576C97D9
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 07:47 AM
at that price I like it! i'm sure I could get it at HD or something.
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 08:27 AM
at that price I like it! i'm sure I could get it at HD or something.
yes. That is where I have got it before. HD or Lowes.
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 08:29 AM
There are rust converter paints out there that chemically bond to the rust. I have a few spray cans of it but haven't tackled the projects I bought it for. The kegerators are on the list.
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 08:45 AM
There are rust converter paints out there that chemically bond to the rust. I have a few spray cans of it but haven't tackled the projects I bought it for. The kegerators are on the list.
Navel jelly would do it too.
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 08:50 AM
Navel jelly would do it too.
Phosphoric acid is nice for rust removal. Here's what I was referring to
https://www.therusts...r-FAQs-W48.aspx
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 08:53 AM
I think that link might explain why brewtan-b turns my strike water dark green/gray sometimes.
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 08:55 AM
Phosphoric acid is nice for rust removal. Here's what I was referring to
Same stuff. Not sure when they changed the name
https://gemplers.com...-converter-1-qt
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 09:04 AM
Phosphoric acid is nice for rust removal. Here's what I was referring to
Same stuff. Not sure when they changed the name
Thanks for those links... Looks like they might be the solution to a problem I need to address! (Not beer related!)
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 09:22 AM
Thanks for those links... Looks like they might be the solution to a problem I need to address! (Not beer related!)
My original use was an old smoker .. worked great.
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 01:58 PM
I was thinking this but white https://www.amazon.c...5206E74576C97D9
This item is not for sale in Catalina Island
Bummer if you live there 
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 02:57 PM
In the future on freezer keggerators and lagering chambers, use a dehydrator to brevent the creepin' crawlies (AKA black crud that grows there)
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Posted 24 March 2020 - 04:06 PM
I have a small container of unscented Damprid I keep in the keezer; have a reminder to change it out every month or so. Helps keep really icky stuff at bay.
I'll clean the walls of the freezer with Spray Nine when I change out the damprid. It's one of the more laborious tasks, but it beats waiting until it's an issue.
Dont have a lick of rust in the freezer, and it's been running hard for 8 years.
I'll clean the walls of the freezer with Spray Nine when I change out the damprid. It's one of the more laborious tasks, but it beats waiting until it's an issue.
Dont have a lick of rust in the freezer, and it's been running hard for 8 years.
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