Long handles on Perlick 525SS?

[Peruvian802]

I just picked up some used Perlicks from supercarbuilder and installed them. They replaced some Krome faucets.

When I went to install the 5" long tap handles on my refrigerator/kegerator (drilled through door of fridge), I realized that the rearward angle of the handle in the off position doesn't allow for these long handles.

Am I doing something wrong? The Kromes were basically vertical when off, but the Perlicks lean back toward the door so I can't turn them all the way off.

 

[crane]

Yes this has been noted on here before. Others have used some sort of a spacer to extend the shank farther out from the door, giving more clearance for the longer tap handles.

 

[day_trippr]

Here's the "tap angler" solution. Probably the easiest way to go.

Cheers!

 

[Spartan1979]

Here's the "tap angler" solution. Probably the easiest way to go.

Cheers!

I use a couple of these. I also added a 1" piece of hardwood behind the faucets to move them out a bit and this works for most of my tap handles. I'm thinking about adding another inch of hardwood, but then I've got to buy new shanks.