Shanks for Keezer Question

[Cajun_Tiger33]

I am building a keezer and i was wondering how long of shank i will need for my keezer. I have a 2x6 collar and i will be putting a 1x8 oak board on the front and sides to make it look nice. What size shank would be the best for this set up?

also should i go with all stainless steel shanks or will chrome work? I plan on using perlick faucets

 

[nsrooen]

1.5" (2x) + .75" (1x) = 2.25" total collar. + you need length to be able to get the nut on. So 4" will be fine.

I would go for the stainless shanks, they last longer.

 

[sigmund]

Go with 4".

 

[Cajun_Tiger33]

what is the best website to buy the shanks from? and do they all come with the nipples attached?

 

[Phunhog]

1.5" (2x) + .75" (1x) = 2.25" total collar. + you need length to be able to get the nut on. So 3"-4" will be fine.

I would go for the stainless shanks, they last longer.

I am planning building my keezer soon too. When you say they last longer what do you mean? Do the chrome shanks literally go bad/fall apart? Obviously I only want to buy the parts once.

 

[nsrooen]

I am planning building my keezer soon too. When you say they last longer what do you mean? Do the chrome shanks literally go bad/fall apart? Obviously I only want to buy the parts once.

The cheap chrome ones tend to flake (the finish) after a period of time.

 

[schristian619]

As mentioned, go with 4" shanks. I just put 3" ones in mine with a 2x6 collar and they wouldn't fit with an additional 1" collar. I'd also second getting stainless shanks.

 

[BirdmanBrewingCo]

what is the best website to buy the shanks from? and do they all come with the nipples attached?

Cajun...you might be interested in checking us out: http://www.birdmanbrewing.com/categories/Shanks/

Best of luck. :rockin:

 

[sigmund]

The cheap chrome ones tend to flake (the finish) after a period of time.

When you say that, what do you base your facts on? Have you actually seen this or is this just something you've heard mentioned?

 

[mikefranciotti]

Cajun...you might be interested in checking us out: http://www.birdmanbrewing.com/categories/Shanks/

Best of luck. :rockin:

Seems the above website has the best prices I've found yet. My birthday's right around the corner and I have a full size fridge to convert into my replacement kegerator.

 

[mattd2]

Cajun...you might be interested in checking us out: http://www.birdmanbrewing.com/categories/Shanks/

Best of luck. :rockin:

Do you do 3/16" Barbed Swivel Nuts?
Also international shipping - to NZ?

 

[BirdmanBrewingCo]

Do you do 3/16" Barbed Swivel Nuts?
Also international shipping - to NZ?

Sorry, but no. Best of luck to you!