I got a cheap kegerator and Frankensteined it together. I'm just wanting to see if I actually use it before investing in something better.... anyway, it's my first and I thought I had it figured out, but of course not,lol. So my problem is at the faucet where the beer line connects. There is the elbow that goes in and a brass fitting. When I put the line in it just sort of sits in the fitting. I bought a little rubber washer/grommet and thought that would be it. I slid that over the elbow but I can't figure out how to work the washer, fitting, and line. When I put the line into the faucet with the fitting, it won't work together. I thought the fitting would tighten up behind the washer and that would be good, I was wrong. I hope this makes sense. TIA
Can you post a picture? Usually the fitting at the faucet is a barbed fitting the lone goes over, not in.
Are you trying to attach a 3/16" ID beer line the bent elbow behind the shank (faucet)? Be sure it's the bev line and not the gas line. Going to need a picture, as the line should be already attached. You need a special tool to tighten the shank to the beer tower. Well you could try it with channel locks but you'll be cursing a lot. Cheers
Here's what you see if you do a necropsy: From your description you probably have a 90 elbow for your tailpiece (9). This is where your beer line is attached to the barb'ed end. But first the locking nut (8) should be placed on the line so that it's inner flange (not shown) "grabs" the outer flange on the tailpiece and it is threaded onto the end of the shank (3) with a washer (7) in between. As you compress the nut to the shank the washer forms a beertight seal and the delightful elixir is delivered to Señor Faucet (2). For reference; components 1 - 5 are on the outside of your kegerator, components 6 - 9 are on the cold side. Note: the shank has either end on either side. Best of my knowledge these parts are all universal and can be ordered/exchanged/mounted from different suppliers. Any reputable supplier will sell you any or all of the above (piecemeal or in total) and don't be hesistant in asking them (or us) for advice is you're still unclear. Here's a more complete description of process: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/anatomy-beer-faucet/
