Hardware necessary for tubing to Perlicks

[Sol]

Hey guys,

I'm working on my keezer and bought a 4-keg Midwest kit that came with picnic taps because I wanted to get Perlick faucets instead of the faucets that came with their kit that included them. As such, I need to get shanks and tails to connect the 3/8" hose to the faucets, but am having trouble finding what I need (noob alert! ).

Can somebody please point me to the hardware I need to complete the setup? I think I need:

Pass through shank:
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/pass-through-shank.html

1/4" stainless beer tail piece:
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/1-4-stainless-beer-tail-piece.html

I guess I'm confused by the "Use these in conjunction with a chrome plated hex or wing nut when attaching to a keg coupling or shank" wording on the tail piece page and would like to only pay shipping one time.

Thanks!

 

[wildwest450]

I prefer the one piece. These can be used in most applications. All necessary hardware is included.
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/taps-faucets-cid-336.html

 

[mazultav]

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/hex-nut.html

hex nut. Holds your tailpiece onto the shank.

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/4-stainless-steel-faucet-shank.html

Admittedly I do not as of yet own a kegerator/keezer. However I would recommend getting the shank i liked to above. It comes with a grommet so that you not just looking a hole where you shank comes out. Also comes with the fitting to attach your faucet to the shank. You would still need a tailpiece and hex nut.
I Think.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I like the wing type nuts for the shank.

Is that a wankel rotary?

 

[Yooper]

Here's a picture of what I have: http://www.williamsbrewing.com/PERLICK_FORWARD_SEAL_FAUCET_WI_P1476C65.cfm

It's hard to see, but there is a male piece that hooks up to the tubing, and a locking nut to hold that "tail piece" on the back. It's very simple really.

By the way, I'm guessing you'd have 3/16" beer line, not 3/8.

 

[Flyin]

I just picked up my shanks from HERE, also got THESE.

The 3-1/8" shanks will work for up to a 1-1/2" wall thickness. The shank in your link is more of a bulkhead fitting, the faucet will not mount to it. You will need shanks, tail piece to fit your beer line ID, beer nut & washer. I'd suggest going with stainless for anything that will be in contact with beer. It doesn't cost much more & you should never have to replace them.

 

[Sol]

Thanks for the tips, guys!

Is that a wankel rotary?

Yes sir! Mazda's Renesis rotary (a few years old now but was new to the RX-8)

By the way, I'm guessing you'd have 3/16" beer line, not 3/8.

You're right, Yooper. Thanks for the catch.

 

[whalenutz]

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