Leaking 525s taps

[adz1179]

i have just setup a second tap and having major leakage issues. its leaking from the shank. some pictures attached. its a perlick 525 flow control with short shanks from a site sponsor, as soon as i plug in the beer line, beer pours out where it connects to the shank. awesome.

i have two taps, both bought brand new, both shanks are brand new, both exactley the same. i have unscrewed both taps from the shanks and both look identical on the inside







i have taken them apart and put them both back together 100 times now and its doing my head in.

anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Amber Fluid]

I remember someone previously here also had the same issues and I believe they rang the place of purchase who ended up replacing them.

 

[adz1179]

Replaced the shank or tap or both?

 

[Spiesy]

Am I correct in assuming that the leak is only on the new tap? If so, what happens when you swap the taps? This should tell you if the problem is with the tap or shank.

 

[adz1179]

Just tried swapping the taps. Same thing. I looks like the shank is the issue

 

[Spiesy]

Indeed. May be a dodgy seal in there, mate.

 

[adz1179]

Bugger. Was going to give it a good work over this afternoon. Oh we'll, back she goes. Cheers for the replies.

 

[beerdrinkingbob]

Just tried swapping the taps. Same thing. I looks like the shank is the issue

has the rubber oring in the shanks got a split or maybe dropped out?

 

[TidalPete]

Indeed. May be a dodgy seal in there, mate.

If they're 'o' rings like on the 575's then a trip to Pirtek or similar place will yield a suitable replacement. Take the tap with you.
Perhaps check the ends of the shanks for burrs or unevenness first?