thuperman
Well-Known Member
I'm trying to decide on taps / font for me new (first) kegging system. I've decided to convert an old chest freezer using a font with 2 taps on the lid rather than a collar.
Based on comments on this site and others, I'm looking at spending that bit extra and going for the Perlick SS taps.
What I am looking for in a tap:
- Flow control (to aid with different beers / glasses and to make balancing the system easier). Would this also mean that I can lessen the recommended length of the line and use flow control to slow the pour?
- Ease of use (for friends and parties where people may not have much experience in pouring their own tap beer).
- Snap back into position (is this pretty standard or do you have to push most taps into position to close them?)
The current model seems to be the Perlick 650SS. But I've also read very good things about the 545. Are the 650s just the latest model of the 545? They appear to be about the same price on eBay, so I'm guessing that it's not worth buying 545s?
Are there many local suppliers that sell Perlick taps? From Perlick directly, the price of postage was more than the cost of 2 taps (Total: $220). How much do they go for in Aus?
Finally, does the material of the font matter much? Should I just go with a generic PC font (assuming that the Perlicks fit on it)?
Thanks again for your help!
Based on comments on this site and others, I'm looking at spending that bit extra and going for the Perlick SS taps.
What I am looking for in a tap:
- Flow control (to aid with different beers / glasses and to make balancing the system easier). Would this also mean that I can lessen the recommended length of the line and use flow control to slow the pour?
- Ease of use (for friends and parties where people may not have much experience in pouring their own tap beer).
- Snap back into position (is this pretty standard or do you have to push most taps into position to close them?)
The current model seems to be the Perlick 650SS. But I've also read very good things about the 545. Are the 650s just the latest model of the 545? They appear to be about the same price on eBay, so I'm guessing that it's not worth buying 545s?
Are there many local suppliers that sell Perlick taps? From Perlick directly, the price of postage was more than the cost of 2 taps (Total: $220). How much do they go for in Aus?
Finally, does the material of the font matter much? Should I just go with a generic PC font (assuming that the Perlicks fit on it)?
Thanks again for your help!