joshF
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Hey guys,
I'm looking (researching) into upgrading the elbow shanks in my font from the el cheapo's that came with it to something a little higher quality. I know Ross sells the chrome ones for $37 and Connorbreware appear to sell what appears to be brass ones for $22. I've read the chrome ones are a solid improvement over the ones that come with kegerators however after some googling, i also came across these two varieties (albeit from the states):
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Elbow-Shank-Assembly/dp/B004S528NU/ref=pd_sbs_k_1/184-0762910-5305920
http://www.amazon.com/Elbow-Shank-Assembly-Chrome-bore/dp/B004S5BA1Q/ref=pd_sbs_k_2
Is this a similar scenario to the whole Perlick Stainless vs Perlick Chrome debate whereby they each have differences but either way, they are both significantly better than standard shitty taps? In the same context, will upgrading my shanks really provide that much of a difference? I'm stoked with my 525SS setup but is it worth forking out the extra few bucks for the shanks? Not being a tightarse but for the cost of two decent shanks i could pretty much buy another Perlick so just want to get you guys input and thoughts on the whole shank thing.
If you guys could share your experiences/input that'd be much appreciated!!
Cheers,
Josh
I'm looking (researching) into upgrading the elbow shanks in my font from the el cheapo's that came with it to something a little higher quality. I know Ross sells the chrome ones for $37 and Connorbreware appear to sell what appears to be brass ones for $22. I've read the chrome ones are a solid improvement over the ones that come with kegerators however after some googling, i also came across these two varieties (albeit from the states):
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Elbow-Shank-Assembly/dp/B004S528NU/ref=pd_sbs_k_1/184-0762910-5305920
http://www.amazon.com/Elbow-Shank-Assembly-Chrome-bore/dp/B004S5BA1Q/ref=pd_sbs_k_2
Is this a similar scenario to the whole Perlick Stainless vs Perlick Chrome debate whereby they each have differences but either way, they are both significantly better than standard shitty taps? In the same context, will upgrading my shanks really provide that much of a difference? I'm stoked with my 525SS setup but is it worth forking out the extra few bucks for the shanks? Not being a tightarse but for the cost of two decent shanks i could pretty much buy another Perlick so just want to get you guys input and thoughts on the whole shank thing.
If you guys could share your experiences/input that'd be much appreciated!!
Cheers,
Josh
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