Perlick Install?

Yes its time. The 4 picninc taps are messy, time for Perlicks.

Still debating 525 or 575.. maybe 1 575 to start to see if the creamer action is that good..

Anyways sorry for this but I did just search for 20 min. why cant i find a 'Installing Perlicks in you Collar' thread?

What exactly do i need when I place the order? I can cut the picnic taps off and use that tubing right? what size shank? do i need washers/couplers? any kind of that stuff. so the day the delivery arrives i have everything i need..


i found this really good link on ebay for the equiptment

eBay Store - The Beer Tap Store: faucets, kegerator kits, regulators gauges

You are going to need the shank. The a female pipe/hose adapter for the beer line. Not sure what it is called? The link you gave shows the other parts that are needed. Also, a handle.

Shank size depends on the thickness of your collar, they will come with the nuts and washers that you need. You will have to purchase a tail piece separately that has the proper barb size for your existing line, along with a clamp to hold the line on there.

HighPlainsDrifter said:

Shank size depends on the thickness of your collar, they will come with the nuts and washers that you need. You will have to purchase a tail piece separately that has the proper barb size for your existing line, along with a clamp to hold the line on there.

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austin homebrew supply calls it a 'Fitting Kit', i think it has the extras..

i used a 2"x8" to build the collar. is the 3" shank proper?

I opted to get really long shanks (4 or 5 inches I think, on a 1 inch thick collar) so that there is extra shank sticking into the interior of the keezer, which keeps the whole shank and faucet nice and cold. Probably could have gotten away with less, but that's just me. Also, the long shanks will get in the way on the interior depending on how your collar and lines are installed, just something to consider.

jackson_d said:

austin homebrew supply calls it a 'Fitting Kit', i think it has the extras..

i used a 2"x8" to build the collar. is the 3" shank proper?

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Yes, that should stick out inside about 2 1/2" with the barb and line.

edit: maybe not, here is a pic of some 3" shanks I sold awhile back. You will notice that it's measured to the end of the faucet ring.




I still think that it is long enough for 2x material though.

HighPlainsDrifter said:

Yes, that should stick out inside about 2 1/2" with the barb and line.

edit: maybe not, here is a pic of some 3" shanks I sold awhile back. You will notice that it's measured to the end of the faucet ring.

I still think that it is long enough for 2x material though.

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wow thanks. maybe the 4" then, especially with the idea of the faucets staying cold.

can i just cut off the picnic taps and use those?

You can use the line but not the plastic faucet part.

They also sell shanks with built in nipples. It's the way to go imo.

Straight Nipple Shanks

wildwest450 said:

They also sell shanks with built in nipples. It's the way to go imo.

Straight Nipple Shanks

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Just make sure you get the right barb size. I got my shanks as well as the parts for the keggerator I put together for my Father-in-Law from the company in that link. Great company, good prices and service.

I'll put in a plug for KegConnection.com here. I got most of my kegerator stuff from them, and the service, products, and prices are great.

In fact, just call and tell them what you're trying to accomplish and they'll set you up with what you need.

I needed a four-body secondary regulator with a couple of custom options... I called and they put it together for me with no problems at all.

wildwest450 said:

They also sell shanks with built in nipples. It's the way to go imo.

Straight Nipple Shanks

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oh thats awesome thanks. pretty much the same price too..

so thats it, straight nipple shanks and the perlicks? then some clamps to keep the lines on the end? not bad I can order 4 right away. gonna try 3 525 and one 575 to give the creamer action a little test..

Nice Enjoy!

HighPlainsDrifter said:

Great company, good prices and service.

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The prices there appear to be competitive with the exception of the ball lock connectors. He's way high on those.

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Just make sure you get the right barb size.

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if i am gonna cut off the plastic picnic taps, you dont happen to know the right barb size off the top of your head do you?

No, sorry, measure the ID and give 'em a call, they'll help you out. Keg Connection IS a really good site also, I've bought from them in the past as well.

jackson_d said:

if i am gonna cut off the plastic picnic taps, you dont happen to know the right barb size off the top of your head do you?

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Standard beer line is 3/16", so you need a 3/16" barb.

Most shanks are going to be 1/4" and you want 3/16" line for sure. The 3/16" ID line will fit over the 1/4" barb if you heat up the end of the hose with hot water. It will be a nice snug fit.

bdavanza said:

Most shanks are going to be 1/4" and you want 3/16" line for sure. The 3/16" ID line will fit over the 1/4" barb if you heat up the end of the hose with hot water. It will be a nice snug fit.

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+1 That's the way to do it!

wildwest450 said:

They also sell shanks with built in nipples. It's the way to go imo.

Straight Nipple Shanks

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They also sell tailpieces with a 1/4" mfl connector instead of a hose barb. Makes it easy for me to swap out a hose when one gets loaded up with beerstone and I can rebuild it later at my workbench for convenience. It's the way to go imo.