ocluke
Well-Known Member
I'm ordering some Perlick 525 and 575 faucets for a recent keezer build and ideally I would like to get stainless steel shanks and tailpieces. I'm using some very rigid 3/16"ID Bev-Seal Ultra line, so I want to stick with 3/16" tailpieces so I don't have to perform open heart surgery on the line trying to get it over 1/4" barbs.
After a little research it seems there are no 3/16" bore stainless steel shanks out there (if I'm incorrect, please reply with a link), only chrome plated brass in that size. What I'm thinking of doing is ordering 1/4" bore stainless steel shanks and putting on 3/16" barbed tailpieces. Are there any potential problem with that?
Any other tips? I noticed some guys have put flare adapters instead of tailpieces so they can easily swap out lines, and I would be interested in hearing any experience you have had with that as well.
After a little research it seems there are no 3/16" bore stainless steel shanks out there (if I'm incorrect, please reply with a link), only chrome plated brass in that size. What I'm thinking of doing is ordering 1/4" bore stainless steel shanks and putting on 3/16" barbed tailpieces. Are there any potential problem with that?
Any other tips? I noticed some guys have put flare adapters instead of tailpieces so they can easily swap out lines, and I would be interested in hearing any experience you have had with that as well.