I just got three 630SS from Perlick to replace my 525SS faucets that I have had lots of leaking issues with. I held out until the redesign was out because I didn't want the 408 rear sealing faucet that they were offering before.
I see someone else posted a thread with info on the 630 but this is more of a comparison with lots of side by side shots.
In all the shots the 525SS and related parts are on the left and the 630SS on the right.
Link to album of all the images below. link. I just added titles and notes to all the photos on the album as well.
You can see the angle change of the spout. Also note that in this photo both faucet levers are in the full open position. The swing of the faucet it noticeably shorter in the new 630SS. It is a little easier to see in the second shot.
The top cap (bonnet) is changed quite a bit. The new one is much larger.
They eliminated the top O-ring and there is now a seal in the bonnet.
The bearing cup was stainless or at least metal. The new one is plastic. I will add that I would always fight trying to get the metal one in on the 525. The new 630's plastic one is much easier to install.
Here you see the handle lever. The 525 is completely round on the threads. You can see on the 630 where it is flat metal. The balls look about identical though.
This is the forward seal on the 630. I can confirm that it is not a standard O-ring. It is flat on both sides of the face. Size is about the same as the 525 but it is not round like the one the 525 used. I think this was part of my issue with the 525. It didn't seem to float around nearly as well as it does on the 630 with the flat seal. Removal and installation is the same between the two.
Here is the new logo on the 630SS. It is stamped in rather than a laser etch that the 525 had.
630SS
525SS
Here is a side by side comparison of the spout. The walls are much thinner on the 630 (Right) than the 525 (Left). I think the hole is slightly smaller on the 630 but pretty close.
Final shot is of the seal in the top of the faucet. There really is only the forward seal. The one in this shot and the one in the bonnet. Oh and I guess the one where the faucet mates with the shank.
Next step is to get these cleaned up so I can pull my remaining 525SS faucets and get the 630SS mounted.
Well the next step is done. I just poured my first pint from one of the 630SS faucets. While the throw of the faucet is shorter, I don't know how noticeable it was in pouring. As I suspected, it is a little harder to just crack it open to add a bit more head. While I didn't need to do this with this beer, I actually poured it, let it sit for about 10 minutes while I ran around getting the memory card for my DSLR back in the camera and got it out to take a shot. This gave the head a chance to drop down so I could try and just crack it. Still possible to do, just not as easy as with the 525SS. I will probably get used to it.
Once the pour was done it was one drip, wait for 5 seconds or so then one more. That was it.
I see someone else posted a thread with info on the 630 but this is more of a comparison with lots of side by side shots.
In all the shots the 525SS and related parts are on the left and the 630SS on the right.
Link to album of all the images below. link. I just added titles and notes to all the photos on the album as well.
You can see the angle change of the spout. Also note that in this photo both faucet levers are in the full open position. The swing of the faucet it noticeably shorter in the new 630SS. It is a little easier to see in the second shot.
The top cap (bonnet) is changed quite a bit. The new one is much larger.
They eliminated the top O-ring and there is now a seal in the bonnet.
The bearing cup was stainless or at least metal. The new one is plastic. I will add that I would always fight trying to get the metal one in on the 525. The new 630's plastic one is much easier to install.
Here you see the handle lever. The 525 is completely round on the threads. You can see on the 630 where it is flat metal. The balls look about identical though.
This is the forward seal on the 630. I can confirm that it is not a standard O-ring. It is flat on both sides of the face. Size is about the same as the 525 but it is not round like the one the 525 used. I think this was part of my issue with the 525. It didn't seem to float around nearly as well as it does on the 630 with the flat seal. Removal and installation is the same between the two.
Here is the new logo on the 630SS. It is stamped in rather than a laser etch that the 525 had.
630SS
525SS
Here is a side by side comparison of the spout. The walls are much thinner on the 630 (Right) than the 525 (Left). I think the hole is slightly smaller on the 630 but pretty close.
Final shot is of the seal in the top of the faucet. There really is only the forward seal. The one in this shot and the one in the bonnet. Oh and I guess the one where the faucet mates with the shank.
Next step is to get these cleaned up so I can pull my remaining 525SS faucets and get the 630SS mounted.
Well the next step is done. I just poured my first pint from one of the 630SS faucets. While the throw of the faucet is shorter, I don't know how noticeable it was in pouring. As I suspected, it is a little harder to just crack it open to add a bit more head. While I didn't need to do this with this beer, I actually poured it, let it sit for about 10 minutes while I ran around getting the memory card for my DSLR back in the camera and got it out to take a shot. This gave the head a chance to drop down so I could try and just crack it. Still possible to do, just not as easy as with the 525SS. I will probably get used to it.
Once the pour was done it was one drip, wait for 5 seconds or so then one more. That was it.