Shank - built in nipple or not?

[MEPNew2Brew]

Trying to figure out the parts I need to buy for my first keg set up.

I have noticed that shanks come in two types - with nipple or without (in which case you need to buy a tail piece assembly.

Any reason to not just buy a shank with a nipple? I can't see a need to change from 3/16 ID beer line.

Thank you.

 

[tg123]

probably for cleaning. I chose the one with the nipple because I plan on running BLC into it frequently to clean the lines and shank. Not sure if that's the best way to do it but I figure once the line is on there, it'll be tough to take off.

 

[mattd2]

When I eventually get around to buying shanks/taps I will go with the tail piece ones for the fact of making it easier to clean/change out taps etc. This is coming from originally buying non-MFL corny QDs and finding it a ***** when I want to change them for a particular job (if I had MFLs I could just have a number of different "MFL" hoses for different jobs)

 

[k1ngl1ves]

It's personal preference. I like the shanks with nipples. One less spot to possibly leak.

Definitely mfl's for the keg disconnects though. Makes life easier...

 

[mattd2]

It's personal preference. I like the shanks with nipples. One less spot to possibly leak.

Definitely mfl's for the keg disconnects though. Makes life easier...

I would like to see a shank with MFL ends... am I dreaming?

 

[k1ngl1ves]

I would like to see a shank with MFL ends... am I dreaming?

Nononono.... for the keg disconnects! Lol!

Edit: Do they make them...? Anyone?

 

[PapaO]

I would like to see a shank with MFL ends... am I dreaming?

just replace your Tail Piece with this Tail Piece http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/tail-piece-1-4-mfl.html