Keezer Question

[idontlikespam1942]

I'm going to build a keezer because it's the most economical thing for me at the moment and I can use it in the future in home brewing. I have seen plenty of designs/photos but one thing keeps popping up: Collars.

Are collars necessary? I would prefer to have everything inside the keezer for the time being and use a tower (my kegerator is trash and I'd like to repurpose the tower I have) to serve instead of a shank through a collar. Is height that much of a problem? I have a low profile tap and regular taps so I could theoretecly just use low profiles. I assume that drilling through the lid for the tower wouldn't be an issue if sealed properly. Or is this just impossible altogether?

Thanks.

[djc]

I think even with low profile couplers you won't fit legs in there. That's why everyone makes collars. If you mount the tower to the top you need to make sure you have enough room to swing the lid all the way open to get kegs in and out.

[idontlikespam1942]

I got some time today to run to Menards, Lowe's and HomeDepot and you're right djc. All of the items on hand wouldn't accommodate the keg and tap. I guess collar it is. Thanks.