What taps do you recommend?

[ODI3]

I bought some perlick 525's years ago for my mini fridge kegorator/tower, but finding they leak and sometimes dont shut off.

I am looking to upgrade to new taps with autoclose springs. What non-flow control taps do you recommend these days and why? i dont really care about cost tbh. (i am planning on getting some flow control ball valves)


Perlick, rototap, intertap, ultratap? any other suggestions?

If there is already a thread about this, let me know, i didnt see one around.

 

[SEndorf]

Whoa... Perlick is a mighty fine tap.
Why not spend a few bucks for some new O-rings?
https://shop.greatfermentations.com...lacement-set/perlick-faucet-replacement-parts

 

[ODI3]

I will do that. I still need 2 more taps and shanks to convert from tower to fridges

 

[kh54s10]

I have 2 Perlick 525ss and a 630ss. The 525ss are about 6 years old, the 630ss a year later. When I did my research they were the most highly regarded. I have not had a problem with them at all, but due to a move they have not been used for over 2 years. Time to set them up again. Unibrau All in One is in shipment.

 

[brew703]

I'm running 2 Inter tap SS flow controls. Been using for 3 years with no issues. I break them apart every year for a good cleaning. I'm about to get a 3rd so I recommend.
Never had Perlicks so can't compare but people who have padlocks love them. they were $15-$20 more than Intertaps.

 

[brew703]

*Perlicks.

 

[day_trippr]

fwiw, you can fit the Intertap return springs behind a 525, I've been running them in five first generation 525ss faucets for a couple of years and have been very pleased.

As well, I have never had leak issues with these faucets. If you fit them with fresh O-rings and set the bonnet tension properly, they just plain work.

If the OP decides to replace his 525, if they are the SS versions, drop me a PM. I'll fix 'em up and find someone to love them

Cheers!

 

[Callacave]

I've got Rototap flow control, and I love them. They're really the Cadillac of faucets, but I get that a lot of people might find them too expensive and unnecessary. I had some extra bonus money a few years back, and said what the hell. All of the other faucets that are sited here are perfectly good. If you want a touch of class, and a great pour these have served me well.

 

[FloppyKnockers]

I've got a few Perlick jobbies. 630s if memory serves. Been going strong for about six years-ish.

 

[DeMalt]

I have 3 Inter taps two I have been using for just over two years and one for a year all flawless. I use the growler filler to bottle and that works well. Highly recommend!

 

[Blazinlow86]

I'd go with intertaps at this point in time. Flow control is good if you fill growlers or you can't get your system balanced for whatever reason. Cheers

 

[william_shakes_beer]

I have 3 Perlick SS taps. 2 flow control one non flow control. All have worked flawlessly. I recently had to swap to a non FC for a pumpkin ale that had a heavy sediment load in the bottom of the tap, clogging the tap. Just plug into the front of the shank and pour away. (My fault because I screwed up the spice bill in the boil and had to re spice in the fementer.) I would recommend Perlick to anyone that asked me for a recommendation.