What thread is a beer tap Shank?

What thread is a beer tap Shank?

The 7/8″-14 (5/8″ BSP) thread fits standard U.S. beer industry shanks.

What size is a beer tap thread?

3/8″-16
All draft beer faucet handles and faucets manufactured for the U.S. market have the U.S. beer industry standard 3/8″-16 UNC threads. Those manufactured for markets outside U.S. have a European metric thread specification.

How big is the hole on a beer tap?

Thanks to a miracle of modern standardization, virtually all beer faucets feature either a 3/8″-16 UNC (United States) or M10×1.5mm (everywhere else) external threaded post for mounting a faucet, which means that the only things you need for making your own handle are: Something you can drill a hole into.

How do you measure a beer Shank?

These shanks come in various lengths to accommodate different depths of wall/door thicknesses. They are measured from the very end where the faucet would attach to the outside end. Most use a 1 inch hole through the wall or door. If you are purchasing a new shank, be sure to measure the length correctly.

What thread is a beer nut?

Standard fitting used within the beer industry in the United States 7/8″-14 (5/8″ BSP) thread.

What size are tap handles?

Standard tap handles typically measure between 9-13” tall and no more than 3” wide and/or deep. Short tap handles, also known as shotgun tap handles, range between 4-6” tall and no more than 3” wide. Always keep the width at 3” or under. A ferrule can be internal or external.

What is a beer Shank?

The Beer Shank also called a Faucet Shank is a key component of any draft beer despensing system. It’s what connects your beer line to your faucet. Most all shanks will come with a nipple for your beer line to connect to, those without a nipple are referred to as a Pass Through.

What do I need to build a keezer?

The most basic materials you’ll need to build your own keezer is:

1. Chest freezer, minimum of 7.0 cu.
2. Temperature controller such as an Inkbird.
3. Enough 2×6 (or 2×8 or 2×10) non-treated wood to go around the freezer’s top, called a “collar”
4. Enough taps, CO2 regulators, CO2 manifolds and lots of vinyl or silicone tubing.

How long should my beer Shank be?

Made of chrome-plated brass, beer shanks are sturdy, effective, and economical. Depending on how thick your refrigerator or wall is, you can order your shank between 2 and 14 inches long.

What is a keg Shank?

What is a shank on a beer bottle?

Shank: The shank is a thick, cylindrical chunk of metal with a thread pattern (7/8″-14) on the outside and a bore through the middle. Beer travels through the bore, and the external threads accept a lock nut (6) that keeps everything securely in place.

What size bore do I need for a cooler shank?

Shanks come in varying lengths to accommodate everything from the thin shell of a draft tower to the thickest of walk-in cooler walls. The inner bore diameter of 1/4″ or 3/16″ should match the hose barb diameter of the tail piece (9). The downstream end of a shank may include a small sleeve.

What is the anatomy of a beer faucet?

The Anatomy of a Beer Faucet. A circumferential series of teeth mates with an opposing set of teeth on the downstream end of the shank to keep the faucet from freely rotating. Shank: The shank is a thick, cylindrical chunk of metal with a thread pattern (7/8″-14) on the outside and a bore through the middle.

What is a draftdraft faucet shank?

Draft faucet shanks are the bridge that connects your beer lines to your draft faucets. Loading… You need a durable, high-quality shank that fits the size of your draft beer system so your beer line can properly connect to your faucet through a wall, kegerator door, or draft tower.