[HoosierBrew]

You will still need to clean them.

Yep. Sounds like they might last longer though?

They do (allegedly). I like to run the cleaner through the faucets too though, to break up any deposits inside them. Kind of a win-win.

[pete b]

Any other specialized tools people get for their serving system I should be aware of.

If you don't already have them, 7/8" and 11/16" wrenches for keg posts (the kind with the 12 point ends).  Similar to the below, though the ones I bought at Home Depot were half the price.

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/15680582657907231482?lsf=seller:9119074,store:7489071587148312241&prds=oid:8980665856246268947&q=7/8+wrench&hl=en&ei=SwMZV7SRLYT3mAH0vJKQBA&lsft=sid:LIAxSgLx376649045x26603605325&lsft=gclid:CJSvpdyWoMwCFQkyaQod-esJOw

Also, if you are using stepless ear clamps (which I highly recommend), you'll need an ear clamper.  They are a bit pricey, but you can usually find a good deal on Ebay.

This kit actually isn't a bad deal unless you already have some of the tools: http://www.northernbrewer.com/draft-brewer-tool-kit

I assume you are setting everything up with MFL connections rather than using barbed fittings?

Teflon tape is also necessary, and keg lube is nice to have around.  I like this stuff as it is fairly easy to wash off: https://www.morebeer.com/products/cip-film-keg-lube-4-oz.html?site_id=7

I do have the wrenches and work so infrequently on cars and machinery these days that they have moved from the shop to the brewery. I actually don't like those clamps and am going with worm clamps for now. I know they are probably better I just don't like dealing with them. Yes to MFL connections and I do have Teflon tape and keg lube.

[pete b]

You will still need to clean them.

Yep. Sounds like they might last longer though?

They do (allegedly). I like to run the cleaner through the faucets too though, to break up any deposits inside them. Kind of a win-win.

So it sounds like you leave lines hooked up to faucets and run cleaner from a keg through the lines and collect what comes out of the faucet in a bucket or something.

[HoosierBrew]

You will still need to clean them.

Yep. Sounds like they might last longer though?

They do (allegedly). I like to run the cleaner through the faucets too though, to break up any deposits inside them. Kind of a win-win.

So it sounds like you leave lines hooked up to faucets and run cleaner from a keg through the lines and collect what comes out of the faucet in a bucket or something.

Yep, exactly.

[Stevie]

You will still need to clean them.

Yep. Sounds like they might last longer though?

That's what they say, but beer line is cheap enough. I just bought a roll on Amazon for $10

[narcout]

Yes to MFL connections and I do have Teflon tape and keg lube.

Cool.  Don't forget these guys for metal to metal connections, such as between the barbed swivel nuts at the end of your gas tubes and the shutoff valves on the CO2 distributor: http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/kegging/tubing/clamps-etc/flared-nylon-washer

You do not need them for connections to liquid or gas disconnects as they already have them built in.

[pete b]

You will still need to clean them.

Yep. Sounds like they might last longer though?

That's what they say, but beer line is cheap enough. I just bought a roll on Amazon for $10

Its not so much the price as that's the type of chore I like to do as little as possible.

[pete b]

Yes to MFL connections and I do have Teflon tape and keg lube.

Cool.  Don't forget these guys for metal to metal connections, such as between the barbed swivel nuts at the end of your gas tubes and the shutoff valves on the CO2 distributor: http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/kegging/tubing/clamps-etc/flared-nylon-washer

You do not need them for connections to liquid or gas disconnects as they already have them built in.

Good reminder. I'm pretty sure I forgot to get them but I'm also pretty sure my last straw came with extra that I can poach for now.

[toby]

Not a faucet wrench, but a handy keg tool.  I got one for free last NHC.

http://www.kegwrench.com/features/

[HoosierBrew]

Not a faucet wrench, but a handy keg tool.  I got one for free last NHC.

http://www.kegwrench.com/features/

Thanks for the link, Toby. Gonna get one. Like the price, too.

[pete b]

A Swiss Army keg tool.