Picnic tap placement?

[mashdar]

How do people stow live picnic taps these days?

I found this from 2010, but I'm sure, now that we live in the future, there are cool new future ways?
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/how-do-you-store-your-picnic-taps-when-in-use.210106/
This looks cute:
https://www.morebeer.com/products/torpedo-keg-picnic-faucet-holder.html

 

[AlexKay]

Picnic Tap 2.1

 

[mashdar]

Picnic Tap 2.1

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edit: someone emoji'd my emoticon

Really no foam? I always assumed the lineless taps would be trouble.

Have you used it? In the abstract, twist dispense looks good for avoiding accidents, but tedious during real use?

 

[AlexKay]

I have a few and like them a lot. This thread has some more feedback, with pictures of pours. They're not perfect, but I'll never go back to a long line.

 

[mashdar]

I have a few and like them a lot. This thread has some more feedback, with pictures of pours. They're not perfect, but I'll never go back to a long line.

Wow, sold.

Thanks, idk how I missed that thread.

 

[mashdar]

Also, a general observation: there's so much more custom homebrew gear these days. I feel like Rip Van Winkle.

 

[tracer bullet]

I've been actively considering options here as well. Mine just lay on top of the kegs, they kind of nestle between the post and handle. A folded paper towel sits up there to catch drips. It works but I can do better.

I have been considering this guy, but don't have it, and can't vouch for it: Nukatap Flow Control Keg Faucet

 

[tracer bullet]

Hmm, I'm about ready to order one to give it a shot. The "picnic tap 2.1" that is. Edit: Ordered it. I emailed to check I'd get the version on the website below as opposed to a different version on Amazon, and got a reply in like 5 minutes or less. Love that kind of involvement. If it works as I suspect it will I'll order a few more.

I "get" the idea of small diameter lines + length = flow restriction that doesn't foam up. The smaller the line ID, the shorter it can be. Take that down to an even smaller scale with the spiral thing inside this product, and it makes sense. At least in theory and per folks here on the forum indicating it is reality as well. Hmm.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/picnic-tap-2-1.725286/

 

[tld6008]

I have 3 kegs and keep the lines long and mostly coiled on top of each keg leaving about 2 ft to maneuver with. The taps reside in a glass jar 1/2 full of starsan sitting on the hump in the chest keezer. This method works very well for me.

 

[mashdar]

I have 3 kegs and keep the lines long and mostly coiled on top of each keg leaving about 2 ft to maneuver with. The taps reside in a glass jar 1/2 full of starsan sitting on the hump in the chest keezer. This method works very well for me.

Nice! Out of curiosity, plastic taps? No starsan damage?

 

[tld6008]

Picnic taps, no damage from being in starsan. I change it when it gets cloudy which is about@ 6 months

 

[sibelman]

Nice! Out of curiosity, plastic taps? No starsan damage?

btw, cleaning is good but sanitizing strikes me as unnecessary for this application. I don't sanitize the glasses I drink from either.

Oh, and I have one of these and agree it's a fine product.

I probably have dunked it in StarSan, but more out of habit than necessity.

 

[tld6008]

The taps are in starsan to keep mold from growing on them as it would if they were left just laying around between uses, also this catches drips etc. . I could use water but it would need to be changed more frequently. I break them down completly to clean when I change kegs.

 

[mashdar]

I got a picnic tap 2.1, and I can say:
- VERY effective.
- I'm actually turning pressure up to 12-15 (still tuning) to get slightly more head.
- A little slow to pour, but tolerable given the performance.
- Easy to disassemble.
- Excellent customer service. I had a goof that was partially my fault and they took care of me.

I've ordered the bottle filler to try that.