What size thread is a beer tap?

3/8″-16 UNC
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.

Are all keg couplers the same?

Types of Keg Couplers Depending on what type of beer style you have in your kegerator, you may need a different type of coupler in order to serve it correctly. To choose the correct coupler for your home use, you must know the brand/style of beer you serve, know where it was brewed and/or the size of keg it is in.

What thread is a beer Shank?

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

What size bolt is a beer tap handle?

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.

What size is the opening on a keg?

A keg, or half-barrel is a 15.5 U.S. gallon vessel. A quarter-barrel has a volume of 7.75 U.S. gallons. Generally a keg is a vessel smaller than a barrel; thus, it is 30 gallons or smaller….Specifications for a U.S. 1⁄2 barrel keg.

Height of keg	23.3 inches
12 fl oz servings	165.3
16 fl oz (1 U.S. pint) servings	124

What coupler does Heineken use?

The S System coupler is known as a European Sankey (Euro Sankey) coupler. It is compatible with European “S” system kegs. Made from high quality, nickel-plated brass, this coupler will bring you long-lasting performance.

How do Sanke kegs work?

Sanke kegs have a single valve on the top of them that allows for both beer and gas to pass-through. The beer flows via a spear in the valve that runs to the bottom of the Sankey keg. The gas flows to the top portion of the keg pushing the beer up through the spear on the bottom and out for dispensing.

What kind of tap do you use for Heineken?

Keg Coupler List: Picking the Right Coupler for Your Favorite Beer

Beer Brand	Coupler Type
Hard Core Cider	D
Harp	U
Harpoon	D
Heineken	S

How do I know what keg coupler I need?

To choose the correct coupler for your home use, you must know the brand/style of beer you serve, know where it was brewed and/or the size of keg it is in. This is because there are six different types of keg couplers.

What is the diameter of a beer Shank?

Bores – The drilled hole in the center of the shank the beer passes through is referred to as the “bore.” Most beer shanks are available with either 3/16” I.D. (inside diameter) bore or 1/4” I.D. bore.