Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Metal hasp on freezer

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cathlabrunner
10-10-05, 11:55 AM
Hello,

I have an old freezer I use in the garage. Someone left it open by accident and defrosted all of the contents. I would like to screw on a metal hasp to lock the freezer.

Is it alright to screw on a metal hasp to the exterior of a freezer? I plan on screwing the metal screws about half an inch deep.

Thanks,

Joey

Randy Mallory
10-11-05, 10:33 AM
cathlabrunner,

Drilling into a freezer can be a risky operation. In some cases, the condensor tubing is actually right against the inside of the cabinet walls. This is one way the freezer/refrigerator can dissipate heat. This arrangement is more likely found on non-frostfree types. The evaporator lines on this type of box may also be in harms way for drilling.

Good luck,
Dave Higgins
10-16-05, 07:54 AM
don't drill, use epoxy or construction adhesive.

cathlabrunner
10-17-05, 08:58 AM
Thanks Dave,

I will take your advice and use some sort of epoxy, etc. Any brands you suggest?

Joey
Dave Higgins
10-17-05, 07:50 PM
any epoxy should fit this application.I've had good luck with dev-con 5 minuite epoxy.