Batz
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That's where mine came from as well, all five.
Really if that's not good enough buy them in Australia and support local business.
batz
Perlick Flow Control Taps
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That's where mine came from as well, all five.
Really if that's not good enough buy them in Australia and support local business.
batz
benno1973
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Had a big night last night, and the Perlick's got a bashing. Unfortunately, came out this morning and the last person to pour from one of the taps (maybe me?) didn't shut it off fully, so it's been constantly dripping. Found a pool of porter on my shed floor and the recently full keg almost empty.
Does anyone else have this problem with these taps? I find that unless you push them hard back, you'll end up with them dripping. If you know about it, it's not a problem - I check it after I've poured a beer. But others may not, or I might even forget after I've had a few.
It'd be nice to have a switch to close off all the taps just to be on the safe side. Would also help when I'm transferring kegs in and out of the keezer, as I generally knock a tap as I'm doing it and beer spills all over the floor. They are very touchy.
Does anyone else have this problem with these taps? I find that unless you push them hard back, you'll end up with them dripping. If you know about it, it's not a problem - I check it after I've poured a beer. But others may not, or I might even forget after I've had a few.
It'd be nice to have a switch to close off all the taps just to be on the safe side. Would also help when I'm transferring kegs in and out of the keezer, as I generally knock a tap as I'm doing it and beer spills all over the floor. They are very touchy.
So how are they going now Tony and how did you fix?
I thought I had mine right but a few days later all foam again. They dont like any hop debrits in there either.
Daz
I ordered four plus shanks from morebeer.. then I got carried away and ordered everything else I need for my keezer setup, a bunch of other things I need, plus a bunch of other things I don't really need, and hey, there goes my all my savings.
A word of warning though..
After I placed my order I realised I wanted an extra CO2 tee connection so I sent an email asking if they could add one on. They did so, and promptly, but instead of just charging me the extra $2.50 they re-billed me the whole new invoice amount and put through a request to refund the original one. Problem is, the refund takes 5-10 business days to process, so I've now been charged a cool $1700 which puts my bank account very much in the red, slaps me with an overdrawn fee and leaves me eating leftovers from the fridge until the refund comes through. And all for one measly two buck piece of plastic.
That said though, it's gonna be like freakin' christmas when this box of treats arrive. Hope it gets here as quick as everyone else's seems to have.
A word of warning though..
After I placed my order I realised I wanted an extra CO2 tee connection so I sent an email asking if they could add one on. They did so, and promptly, but instead of just charging me the extra $2.50 they re-billed me the whole new invoice amount and put through a request to refund the original one. Problem is, the refund takes 5-10 business days to process, so I've now been charged a cool $1700 which puts my bank account very much in the red, slaps me with an overdrawn fee and leaves me eating leftovers from the fridge until the refund comes through. And all for one measly two buck piece of plastic.
That said though, it's gonna be like freakin' christmas when this box of treats arrive. Hope it gets here as quick as everyone else's seems to have.
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Bump on this. Some of you guys have been using these for a few months now. How is everyone finding them. Any hints/tips? Set mine up this arvo and poured one glass of foam from a fairly freshly carbonted keg while the other tap got a half decent pour from a nearly empty keg. I'm guessing they are pretty unforgiving to slightly overcarbonated kegs. I'm going to be optimistic about it and hope it's just requiring a bit of tweaking. I'm already loving less beer line as I now have 2 x19 L +1 x21 L + a 12 L keg on the hump squeezed into my kegerator.
Cocko
Oh Dear..
Best.
Taps.
Ever!!!
Full TF Stop.
2c.
BTW: They can arrive quicker from the USA than from the above site sponsors - AT 46% discount... I wonder if that will be deleted?
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Taps.
Ever!!!
Full TF Stop.
2c.
BTW: They can arrive quicker from the USA than from the above site sponsors - AT 46% discount... I wonder if that will be deleted?
:chug:
Cocko
Oh Dear..
Without swearing..
Great fuoking taps!
Great fuoking taps!
kelbygreen
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how did dry july go cocko??? Hope bonj unblocks you from chat. I called him a **** but he said the bot has you on ban every time the server resets lol. (sorry fully OT) but I said **** so all of this prob wont make the cut
Cocko
Oh Dear..
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Was good thanks mate. I got through the whole month....
The chat thing is yet to be sorted, apparently, I am not a popular 'chatter'
HAHAHA!
BTW:
*You're.
krausenhaus
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Anyone got any tips for these things?
It seems like I spew out half a pint of foam (at least) before getting a decent pour, then I come back 15 minutes later and its coughing up foam again.
I've found I need to start with the flow controller closed, open it a little to run some foam out slowly, tip that out, then flick the flow to full and fill the glass. Bit of a pain in the ass.
As I'm new to kegging I figured I could have overcarbonated, but I've left it off the gas and opened the valve every time I think about it for a day or so and nothing is changing.
I'd say I've got about 1-1.5 metres of line on there (ID 5mm) - I wasn't really sure just how short I could go with the FC taps, but maybe I should have tried longer.
It seems like I spew out half a pint of foam (at least) before getting a decent pour, then I come back 15 minutes later and its coughing up foam again.
I've found I need to start with the flow controller closed, open it a little to run some foam out slowly, tip that out, then flick the flow to full and fill the glass. Bit of a pain in the ass.
As I'm new to kegging I figured I could have overcarbonated, but I've left it off the gas and opened the valve every time I think about it for a day or so and nothing is changing.
I'd say I've got about 1-1.5 metres of line on there (ID 5mm) - I wasn't really sure just how short I could go with the FC taps, but maybe I should have tried longer.
pk.sax
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It's just that your taps get warm and cause foaming on the first glass. How have you got them mounted? In a font tower? Side of a fridge?
And, yes, unnecessary line length is unnecessary. Depending on your setup the beer could be degassing in the line to an extent making it worse (slightly). But I doubt it to be the main culprit. Post a few pics of the setup and you will get better answers.
And, yes, unnecessary line length is unnecessary. Depending on your setup the beer could be degassing in the line to an extent making it worse (slightly). But I doubt it to be the main culprit. Post a few pics of the setup and you will get better answers.
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Haven't had issues with mine dripping yet. They close with a pretty good 'clunk' from the back pressure and seal tight. Have youpulled them apart yet? I partially disassembled mine when I got them and noticed the action was better/smoother after doing this and putting them back together.
Batz
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Mine have never leaked either, if you read the US sites it's the Perlick creamer taps that have the leaking problem.
GalBrew
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I've got 4, never had a leak issue. Best taps ever.
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I ordered these from Apex Brew Wares in the states. The tail pieces were not in the box when it arrived and on emailing them was told they were definitely packed but they may have been removed when customs inspected and forgot to be put back in. Regardless of why they were missing they were happy to resend to the tailpieces with no fuss and no charge for the second lot of postage. Great service!
Their shipping is actually cheaper than they quote on the website just email jeremy at apexbrewwares dot com for a quote.
No affiliation, just a happy customer.
Their shipping is actually cheaper than they quote on the website just email jeremy at apexbrewwares dot com for a quote.
No affiliation, just a happy customer.
Batz
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I've 5 of them and never had a leak issue either, I believe Perlick creamers can be a problem.
Thanks for the heads up, have emailed.
Looking at the Perlick 545 Flow Controls as a possible Xmas present for myself (HERE). Am I correct in assuming these are all stainless?
Also, if I have a dual tap Keg King Kegerator, do I need anything special to get these badboys "mounted" to the shank? Perhaps I should upgrade the shanks to all stainless as well? Thoughts?
