Perfect for passing a beverage line through the wall of a fridge or cooler!

You can use pass through shanks for beer entry through the back side of a cooler. Drill a 1" hole through the cooler, insert the shank, and use the two attached nuts to tighten up on the cooler. You will need nuts and nipples of the size line you are working with as well as hose clamps. We do not use pass through shanks in our boxes because we drill a hole that is same size as the line so we can pull it back in when we are traveling. However there might be instances where they would be appropriate. Pass through shanks can also be used to put through the side of a refrigerator to pass a gas line through.

Installation note: On a fridge there are generally no coolant lines running through the door but please check to see there are no lines connecting the door and the rest of the refrigerator. To test for coolant lines on a freezer start with a warm freezer then plug the unit in with the lid open. You should be able to see the lines form condensation on the inside of the freezer where there are lines running. Please still use caution when drilling.

This is a Chrome Plated Brass unit.

Dimensions:

  • 3" - Shank Length 
  • 3" - Thread Length
  • 1-7/8" - Pass Through Length
  • Male Beer Thread (5/8" BSP)
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Paul
Works great!

I bought this so I could move my CO2 outside of the spare fridge I use for my kegs. It could not have been easier; I drilled a hole and inserted the shank then tightened it down. It even came with a white plastic washer which blends with the exterior of my fridge better than a black rubber seal. I bought two of the end piece sets (http://morebeer.com/products/14-tailpiece-hex-nut-gasket.html) and easily connect CO2.

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Anonymous

It says to drill a 1in hole but the OD is only 3/4in right? Isn't 1in too big? Thanks!

MoreCoffee!

I can’t remember the size of the hole I drilled but just trace the outer edge of the shank and use a drill bit that is slightly smaller then screw it in. Fits like a glove.

MoreCoffee!

I drilled a 7/8“ hole and it fit well.

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Anonymous

It says to drill a 1in hole but the OD is only 3/4in right? Isn't 1in too big? Thanks!

MoreCoffee!

The OD of the threaded part of the shank is 3/4". I personally used a 3/4" drill bit to install mine and am happy with the installation. If you want a little more wiggle room you could go up to 13/16" or even 7/8" before going to the full inch. There are rubber washers inside the lock nuts to make a good seal if your hole is a little too wide.

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Anonymous

What size bore is this? I need a 3/8 bore for a jockey box I am making. Thanks.

MoreCoffee!

Hi Albert - The bore is 3/8" ID and the OD is 3/4".

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Anonymous

what is the minimum length shank i would need to pass through a 1.5" thick wooden collar on a chest freezer kegerator? Not sure how the 3" length is measured on the shank.

MoreCoffee!

These Passthrough shanks are measured from end to end on the shank. Taking the hardware into consideration the pass through would have to be about 3/4 shorter than the shank. Though the hose barb is permanently fixed D1241 may be better suited for your application.