New (cheaper) Perlick "perl" Forward Seating Beer Taps

[glaab]

thanks herr doktor, might hafta go wit the 425ss

 

[Doc]

Ok, so I've put them through their paces.
Definitely like the longer pull over the ventmatics. Nice smoother action too. The heavy glass handles also seem to give a better feel.
The 575SS creamer tap though I think is not worth it. Pours well, but the push back to add a little head works well, until you try and find neutral on the tap so that it doesn't still pour/drip. Like finding neutral on and bad motorbike gearbox

After stripping the ventmatics to clean, I like the less moving parts in the new taps over the ventmatics too.

My ventmatics will be making their way to the party setup to replace the old brumby taps

Doc

 

[glaab]

if anyone else is after these taps I got them from the guy on ebay [US] http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...E:X:RTQ:US:1123
He was pretty good to deal with. Had to email him about combining postage and he got back to me right away and sorted it out.
The 425ss were $106.85USD for two inc handles and postage. They arrived in less than a week.
They seem pretty good quality and like doc said, the they have nice action and long pull.
The 525ss are $10USD cheaper each and they have re-apperaed on the site so I suppose are back in stock.
Cheers :beer:

 

[dj1984]

if anyone else is after these taps I got them from the guy on ebay [US] http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...E:X:RTQ:US:1123
He was pretty good to deal with. Had to email him about combining postage and he got back to me right away and sorted it out.
The 425ss were $106.85USD for two inc handles and postage. They arrived in less than a week.
They seem pretty good quality and like doc said, the they have nice action and long pull.
The 525ss are $10USD cheaper each and they have re-apperaed on the site so I suppose are back in stock.
Cheers :beer:

I got 4 525ss taps delivered for $300 AU got them in a week from the same guy...

The only problem i had is that i could not get a barb and nut too fit the shank, beerbelly are selling them now (no affiliation) but they are a hard nut too find same with the barbed hosetail.

Cheers
DJ

 

[syd_03]

if anyone else is after these taps I got them from the guy on ebay [US] http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...E:X:RTQ:US:1123
He was pretty good to deal with. Had to email him about combining postage and he got back to me right away and sorted it out.
The 425ss were $106.85USD for two inc handles and postage. They arrived in less than a week.
They seem pretty good quality and like doc said, the they have nice action and long pull.
The 525ss are $10USD cheaper each and they have re-apperaed on the site so I suppose are back in stock.
Cheers :beer:

Including shanks and barb tailnuts etc?

 

[Paul H]

Here are my taps boys 6 of the 525's, one of the 425's with the creamer option & the guiness tap well I just like it.

Do yourselves a favour & get a hold of the John Guest 5/8 female adptor http://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/details.asp?PID=853 & save your knuckles as the barb that comes with takes a thicker line than most standard skanks, I mean shanks.



Cheers

Paul

 

[Paul H]

Ooooops here are the other 4.

 

[suchidog]

Here are my taps boys 6 of the 525's, one of the 425's with the creamer option & the guiness tap well I just like it.

Do yourselves a favour & get a hold of the John Guest 5/8 female adptor http://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/details.asp?PID=853 & save your knuckles as the barb that comes with takes a thicker line than most standard skanks, I mean shanks.

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Cheers

Paul

Sorry I am slow. Can I just confirm that these:

http://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/details.asp?PID=853

connect directly to these:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4-chromed-brass-bee...=item3a4d03bf5e

WITHOUT the need for these:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/stainless-tail-piec...=item3a4d2c3dae


Cheers!,
Ben

 

[suchidog]

Sorry I am slow. Can I just confirm that these:

http://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/details.asp?PID=853

connect directly to these:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4-chromed-brass-bee...=item3a4d03bf5e

WITHOUT the need for these:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/stainless-tail-piec...=item3a4d2c3dae


Cheers!,
Ben

bump

 

[Paul H]

bump

Hey Ben,
Yes they can & have been working brilliantly over the last couple of 5 months or so.

Cheers

PAul

 

[suchidog]

Hey Ben,
Yes they can & have been working brilliantly over the last couple of 5 months or so.

Cheers

PAul

Thanks very much Paul!

 

[argon]

After reading the topic re andale and perlick been thinking of buying some taps.

Been considering purchasing 4 Perlicks for the chesty set up. I've come across a couple of options.
Option 1. - Ebay 525SS
This option works out at $192.80 AU

Option 2 - Ebay 425SS
This option works out at $143.73 AU

I think these are really good prices but is it really worth the extra $50 for the 525SS or should i just go for the 425SS???
Anyone get better prices than this?

 

[Jazman]

im going to get 3 taps and i think if you forget the shank and get a shank on oz u may save postage im looking at getting from this bloke http://cgi.ebay.com/Perlick-Perl-525ss-sea...=item3a585dc134 just ask him a question but he quoted me 20 bucks delivery and 90 bucks (usd) for the taps amd i will get the rest from beerbelly

 

[glaab]

After reading the topic re andale and perlick been thinking of buying some taps.

Been considering purchasing 4 Perlicks for the chesty set up. I've come across a couple of options.
Option 1. - Ebay 525SS
This option works out at $192.80 AU

Option 2 - Ebay 425SS
This option works out at $143.73 AU

I think these are really good prices but is it really worth the extra $50 for the 525SS or should i just go for the 425SS???
Anyone get better prices than this?

I think the 525ss are usually cheaper than the 425ss

 

[GTS350]

Option 2 - Ebay 425SS
This option works out at $143.73 AU

I think these are really good prices but is it really worth the extra $50 for the 525SS or should i just go for the 425SS???

Hi Argon,

Sorry to have to correct you, but your second ebay option is not actually the 425 SS. It is merely a 425 S, difference is the stainless spout versus plastic spout, hence the difference in price.

Some may argue there is an opportunity for bacteria to lodge in the thread for detachable spouts, but not really an issue, even for those who are not completely pedantic on sanitation .

+1 for the 525ss, or any other Perlick. Those Andale thingys are like Fords - big, clunky, and drip everywhere..

Cheers,
Richie

 

[GTS350]

Sorry to have to correct you, but your second ebay option is not actually the 425 SS. It is merely a 425 S, difference is the stainless spout versus plastic spout, hence the difference in price.

Hi Argon,
just re-read my post, in a sightly less inebriated state..
Hope I didnt sound condescending, only wanted to confirm you knew what you'd be buying. It sucks to buy stuff online, then when it arrives home, you can't shake that "just-got-burnt" feeling. (ask me how I know ).
Cheers, Richie

 

[argon]

Hi Argon,
just re-read my post, in a sightly less inebriated state..
Hope I didnt sound condescending, only wanted to confirm you knew what you'd be buying. It sucks to buy stuff online, then when it arrives home, you can't shake that "just-got-burnt" feeling. (ask me how I know ).
Cheers, Richie

mate no offence taken whatsoever... Good to have a second pair of eyes look over the details. I think I'll go and put that xl "children's" size jumper I bought from eBay on... :blink:

After having a look myself. I think my mind is made up. I'll be going for the 525ss. Not sure when or where from just yet. But soon.

Recently got the go ahead from the minister of finance for the keg setup. Start with a couple of broncos tillthe chesty's done, then out onto the new deck.

 

[peter.brandon]

im going to get 3 taps and i think if you forget the shank and get a shank on oz u may save postage im looking at getting from this bloke http://cgi.ebay.com/Perlick-Perl-525ss-sea...=item3a585dc134 just ask him a question but he quoted me 20 bucks delivery and 90 bucks (usd) for the taps amd i will get the rest from beerbelly

I just emailed the guy and got this reponse:

Hi, here is your parts quote:
4- 525ss faucets @ $29.95ea $119.80
4- 3" ss shanks @ $16.95ea $67.80
4- ss tail piece kits @ $3.50ea $14.00
shipping & handling $51.95
Total $253.55

Anyone have any suggestions i.e. buy 425 instead or buy shanks from ????

Cheers
Plyers

 

[KillerRx4]

I just emailed the guy and got this reponse:

Hi, here is your parts quote:
4- 525ss faucets @ $29.95ea $119.80
4- 3" ss shanks @ $16.95ea $67.80
4- ss tail piece kits @ $3.50ea $14.00
shipping & handling $51.95
Total $253.55

Anyone have any suggestions i.e. buy 425 instead or buy shanks from ????

Cheers
Plyers

I think thats about as cheap as it gets mate. 425's cost a few bucks more than 525's anyway.
price them up locally & it will show.

Also, don't forget handles.

 

[hydroboy]

Stupid question, these taps aren't spring loaded from what I can tell. Do you have to manually close them or does the pressure push them closed automatically when you let go of the handle?