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Magnets for a drip tray
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 12:17 pm
by Steven P
I really don't want to drill screw holes into my keg freezer and was thinking about using rare earth magnets to hold the drip tray on.
These magnets have a 27 lbs pull force and I'd use 4 of them, glued to the drip tray.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012D ... em_1p_1_ti
Drip tray 19 inch
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E0MMYMG/ref ... NNCG3R3LAF
The drip tray is not a magnetic steel so I'd epoxy the magnets to it.
Does anyone see a flaw with this idea? Anyone used this method before? Feedback is welcome.
Magnets for a drip tray
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:07 pm
by whitedj
Couple things to watch out for: When I used JBweld it appeared to have some type of magnetic effect and didn't stay where I put it.. possibly a steel or ferrite filler.
These are nickel plated. Nickel surfaces are very difficult to get a structural bond, and it will be stressed since you magnets are that strong. I'd recommend abrading the surface before bonding
I used a $0.99 plastic mud pan with mine, and I ended up putting 6 of the 0.125" square magnets on it. The JBweld didn't hold, and I have not gotten around to redoing it. I just put magnet on inside as of now. Not sexy, but functional
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:13 pm
by whitedj
EDIT; they are .125" square magnets
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:37 pm
by tony b
Nice, Dan - engineers rock!!
The only way this would have been sexier was if you'd posted the actual shear stress calc to determine the magnet strength, placement, and number to use!!
drip tray idea
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:01 pm
by mjmarsha
I use a square kitty litter bucket as my drip tray. It sits on the floor infront of the kegerator. Kinda "hick"-style design but it goes with the decor
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:37 am
by Bones
Some strong velcro might be a good solution also.