Creepy Crawlies and Kegerators

[Diesel80]

So,

poured a beer from my second, less used tap this evening and into the bottom of my glass falls what appears to be a very small cricket or cockroach.

FML, had to tip out half a beer. :wacko:

Anyone else have issues with creepy crawlies getting into their taps?

I have Perlick flow controlled taps so there is not far they can infiltrate.

How do I keep the feckers out?

Cheers,
D80

 

[jaypes]

http://www.amazon.com/The-Soother-Draft-Beer-Faucet/dp/B000KLYV0E

 

[Malted]

These plug/brushes are considerably dearer than the caps but are a neat bit of kit IMO
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5x-Pack-KLEEN-PLUG-Draft-Beer-Tap-Faucet-Cap-Brush-Homebrew-/130722409863?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6fa9ad87
There are other, cheaper, generic brands around.

 

[Diesel80]

Thanks gents, I knew i wouldn't be the first to have had this problem.

Cheers,
D80

 

[Smokomark]

I always squirt a bit of starsan up my taps and leave them uncovered.
It seems to keep everything away including vinegar flies / fruit flies.

 

[keifer33]

If you havent ordered yet you can get them local. http://connorbreware.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=98

 

[Cocko]

OP:

Can I ask where your taps are located?

Surely on a porch or outside yeah?



edit: to refer OP.

 

[Liam_snorkel]

I've had wasps(I think) stuffing leaves into mine to crate these cigar shaped cocoon things for their eggs. Little bastards. Sorted it out with some black caps.

 

[givemeamash]

have also just seen a couple of old corks with holes drilled in them and then stuffed over the tap

 

[GalBrew]

I have had a tiny spider spin a nest inside one of my taps. Tap covers all the way

 

[Diesel80]

OP:

Can I ask where your taps are located?

Surely on a porch or outside yeah?



edit: to refer OP.

Taps are located on the kegerator in the man cave.

Inside, but door is left open for dogs to run in and out.

Cheers,
D80