Welded on barb for a ss shank

[Bugaboo]

Has anyone found a ss shank like this one? http://www.midwestsupplies.com/4-5-8-faucet-shank-with-welded-nipple.html Figured it would be better than having a washer and beer nut.

 

[bad coffee]

Why is it better to have the shank welded?

I'm very happy with my SS shanks and SS tailpieces.

B

 

[iparks81]

Ive got one of each and I don't care for the one with the barb....Every time you clean your setup the hose end gets worse and worse until you have to cut it back

I had the same thoughts that the barbed one would be nice, (thats why i got it and not one requiring a beer nut.) I was wrong, don't like it much at all wish I had gotten the regular type.

 

[Bugaboo]

wouldn't the hose have to be clean off of the barb whether it is a welded on or not? So your hose would be pulled off and begin to fall apart regardless. edit: Is a beer line always connected by a barb?

I just thought if there's no seam between tailpiece and shank, there wouldn't be taking apart and cleaning besided where the hose hits the barb

 

[Bugaboo]

Maybe beer could collect just beyond the weld in the corner where liquid flow would be limited and harbor some critters? Wonder if shanks with conical ends have been made?

 

[SweetSounds]

I've got the shanks with welded barbs on my keezer and they clean up fine. My 2-tap kegerator has welded barbs on the tower shanks too.

I really don't think it matters...

 

[Bugaboo]

I always worry when I'm trying to make big purchases even though it probably doesn't matter. Think I'm going ss whether i can find welded shanks or not. Need to serve wine or cidar sometime in the future so i need a metal that can handle everything