The Ultra Taps are laminar flow whereas the Intertap is not. The Ultra pours with less foaming. We are happy that we can provide our brewing and drinking customers both as well as all the ancilliary spouts and bits that go with them.
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ultratap or intertap? is there a difference?
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malt and barley blues
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Just visited that old thread PCM Fisher put the photos up, a regular forum member not a blow in. I think if you read the post properly you would have seen that he has read the whole thread.
PCM Fishers photos.
PCM Fishers photos.
Lets not turn this thread into a saga, the OP's questions been answered, whats the difference, not a lot, folk who have each are happy as pointed out above they are both still available, I remember I took 2 Intertaps apart they weren't interchangeable threads so there are some forgeries out there.
My apologies, there was indeed one worthwhile post in the first ten pages, I forgot about that one after wading (again, I was there at the time) through all the ****-slinging between WEAL, BH and mashmaniac.
On-topic-ish I've got an Ultratap on the way, I've sold all my Intertaps (which were fine) but looking forward to doing a side-by-side with the trial Nukatap I've also got. One thing I can say before installing is looks-wise there's going to be a clear winner - Nukatap is UGLY. At this stage I'm looking for a tap to use for a full nine-tap kit-out of my new dispense rig, I'm not likely to go with Nukataps at this stage so I'm hoping the Ultra is a step up.
@CEO Keg King, a couple of questions please:
- Are you going to continue supplying Intertaps, or is the listing on your website just clearing out old stock?
- Is there any intention of releasing a flow-control version of the Ultratap?
- Are you intending to release the stout spout and other alternative spouts for the Ultratap in all the different black / gold / etc. finishes?
Hi Meddo - yes we will continue to produce the Intertap which was always our product and whilst customers like it then we will have it together with its accessories. The Ultra Tap in other colours at the moment only have the standard spout but we may look at it if enough people are interested. I might get a few done to put them on display to see the customer reactions.
The Ultra Tap willnot be made with any flow control.
CaptainMachSnot
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Will be interested to see how this goes.
Any reason you got rid of the intertaps?
I went through a downsizing phase - which lasted all of three months
At the moment my plan is to go with Chinese Euroball-style taps which I've got five of already, I love the looks and the pour but there's design issues that make me wonder how sanitary they are. If funds allowed I'd probably go Micromatic Debitaps, but they don't...
CaptainMachSnot
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Hahaha, downsize. What were you thinking? Did you go and get help for that?
Let’s talk proper accounts then. Suggest you go to www.kegking.cn and see whose products come up. That is right none other than Kegland‘s through its associate AMCO in Hong Kong. Yes all you good people on here just go there and check it out. So save your faux outrage and get some real outrage when this kind of **** gets exposed. A real business does not need to stoop to these kind of low tactics.
I’ve got both taps, 2 x intertaps and 1 x ultratap. While I prefer the pour from the ultratap, I don’t like the feel of the tap. The tap itself feels loose and doesn’t quite “lock” into the open or closed position. Slight bumps have knocked the tap open 5-10% and beer has dribbled out.
The intertap on the other hand has a slightly worse pour. It’s probably more turbulent on the inside. But the handle and seal feels sturdier.
In the interest of an honest review, my kegerator with 2 x intertaps and 1 x FC intertap was purchased from keg king before the split. I didn’t like the FC intertap and thought i’d try a different tap so I bought the ultratap. I’ll most likely be replacing the ultratap for a nukatap in the near future. I don’t have a preference from which store I buy from. I have placed multiple others from both stores.
The intertap on the other hand has a slightly worse pour. It’s probably more turbulent on the inside. But the handle and seal feels sturdier.
In the interest of an honest review, my kegerator with 2 x intertaps and 1 x FC intertap was purchased from keg king before the split. I didn’t like the FC intertap and thought i’d try a different tap so I bought the ultratap. I’ll most likely be replacing the ultratap for a nukatap in the near future. I don’t have a preference from which store I buy from. I have placed multiple others from both stores.
There was no split. Not sure why people think there was a split. Keg King was and remains totally intact.
Will you be getting the Nukatap FC?
By all means keep politics out of it and facts in. When a business is split it happens quite differently to what occurred.
just ask FreeBSD
Nah I’m not a fan of FC taps to be honest. That’s why I got rid of the FC intertap in the first place.
whats your opinion on the tap situation? Why don’t you help the OP out.
bird
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Hey will. Do you know when you will be getting the 100mm shanks in. Had a look at my shanks and they are no good As they are hollow all the way through. Want to get the black ultrataps but want the self closing spring. Have lost to much beer in the past to my daughter hitting the tap by accident. Thanks
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To be fair to CEO KK, Keg King sell both, AND, has the sole right to both brands, the Ultratap and the Intertap. Probably better to leave it to the customer. As blacktop has stated he found the Ultra loose, I didn't but still put a return spring in the Ultra all the same. So a better pour from the Ultra and no worries about the tap being knocked or having to go out and buy something else, which could be inferior to both the Inter and the Ultra.
Sorry I have missed something maybe? How can I help?
I think we should have them but would have to check. You can put a spring on an Ultra Tap no problem. Daughters hitting taps and wasting beer may be sold into slavery I heard ….
bird
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She's an investment. Teaching her to brew beer so will pay off one day. Checked online today and the shanks where out of stock. Can get them elsewhere but would rather buy it all from you guys.
Yes I know they are investments. Have two daughters and still wondering when that investment matures - hehe. Save me looking up the part number if you have it I will do my best to find you some in the morning.
Sorry but OP is it other person perhaps? I have always helped out and doing my best for Bird. Running this business does keep me rather busy but I never want to forget the person who just needs a tap. Just ask Meddo.Check the thread title and post #1
bbqzookeeper
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Ahh WEAL, I've got time for you.
However, it seems as if the spare shuttle is part of a separate product, the 'seal kit'.
They're not the clearest in language, and the video can readily lead you into believing you're getting a spare one...
Just facts for others reading the thread later on.
Grmblz
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Yes but it's an issue with propriety gear, a seal kit that is a set of o rings has a certain longevity (you can always get o rings, and in any type of material) that shuttle is going to be around for how long? Just look at their website (if you can be bothered waiting the 5 minutes for their "NEW" wizz bang site to load) and see how many "superseded" products there are.
At $24 the taps are a throw away item, it's just that not everyone is into throw away, despite having Inters I'm quite fond of my 50yr old Whitbread taps (the brewery not the tap manufacturer) and I can still just buy generic seals for them, not that I have because the bloody things are still going, the chrome has worn off the brass, and yet they're still not leaking. Just sayin.
At $24 the taps are a throw away item, it's just that not everyone is into throw away, despite having Inters I'm quite fond of my 50yr old Whitbread taps (the brewery not the tap manufacturer) and I can still just buy generic seals for them, not that I have because the bloody things are still going, the chrome has worn off the brass, and yet they're still not leaking. Just sayin.
Sounds like you might have one, I'm sure it was stated that the shuttles were so cheap they throw in a spare, but you could be right it could mean the seal kit. I won't bother watching it again.
bird
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Part code: 7506. 100mm stainless long shank.
Thanks will. Appreciate the assistance. You've always been very helpful when I've asked questions.
