Shank Help

[esabasard]

I am getting a new t tower for my Christmas gift and it will not come with shanks. First, I assume that the shanks from my round tower are not compatible, is that true? Secondly, where is the best place to get shanks for a good price? I looked at beverage factory and for a ss shank it is nearly $50 each, that seems high since I'll be buying 3 of them. I've never really shopped for these since they came with my last tower and feel a little lost, any help is appreciated.

 

[EuBrew]

No reason they shouldn't work. What's the length of your current shanks?

 

[esabasard]

They are not very long, which is ok I think, the problem is that they are curved to fit the round tower and the new tower will be flat on front.

 

[heckels]

Without seeing it, it's tough to say, but I don't know why the curved shanks wouldn't work.

Outside of beverage factory, check out Northern Brewer or More Beer. They're typically reasonably priced($25-30 all in).

 

[PapaO]

All you have to do is change the flange you have with one of these.
http://www.homebrewing.org/Black-Plastic-Shank-FlangeCollar_p_3529.html

 

[esabasard]

All you have to do is change the flange you have with one of these.
http://www.homebrewing.org/Black-Plastic-Shank-FlangeCollar_p_3529.html

Oh, great, thanks!