425 Perlick Faucets

[timmber]

Looking for 5, 425SS Perlick Faucets
if possible. Would accept the plastic tip or SS tip.
Cheers

 

[beaksnbeer]

Chi company has the Ventimatics which is what the 425's were based on. Perlick switched to the 525's from legal issue.

 

[timmber]

Thanks, do you know if they are SS?

 

[beaksnbeer]

Yes, SS and polished $34.99

 

[timmber]

Thanks, going to order some up now

 

[StoneHands]

Have any luck with these? I have two 425SS and I'd like a third, but they're hard to come by (I'd like them to match). Chi has had some less than stellar reviews.

 

[timmber]

No I decided to keep looking

 

[timmber]

Still keeping an eye out there for someone who has some 425SS Perlicks that they are willing to part with.

 

[timmber]

Still looking out there, anybody have just 2, would really appreciate it.

 

[coldchill]

I have 2 425SS's that I'm considering selling. I would really rather have 2 more but that seems unlikely. Let me think about it for a couple of days and I'll get back to you.

 

[timmber]

Thanks, let me know what you decide.

 

[StoneHands]

I'm like you guys it seems, and just want one more to go with the two that I have (building my keezer now finally, I bought the faucets a few years ago when they were being phased out and replaced by the 525s, I liked the 425s better, they seemed better built). So, I have two still new in the box. But I don't want to part with them. This morning, I went ahead and ordered a single ventmatic from Chi (I found on another site that they're the only authorized seller of these right now). I'm a little nervous about this company because of the reviews, but I figured $44, I'd risk it. I'll post up some pics if you don't mind, on this thread, comparing the two faucets (assuming it comes in). I figured I'd put the ventmatic in between the two Perlicks on my keezer and it would look OK. After using both for a while, I'll decide if there's a difference.

 

[timmber]

That is fine with me, cant wait to see the diff.

 

[beaksnbeer]

I'm like you guys it seems, and just want one more to go with the two that I have (building my keezer now finally, I bought the faucets a few years ago when they were being phased out and replaced by the 525s, I liked the 425s better, they seemed better built). So, I have two still new in the box. But I don't want to part with them. This morning, I went ahead and ordered a single ventmatic from Chi (I found on another site that they're the only authorized seller of these right now). I'm a little nervous about this company because of the reviews, but I figured $44, I'd risk it. I'll post up some pics if you don't mind, on this thread, comparing the two faucets (assuming it comes in). I figured I'd put the ventmatic in between the two Perlicks on my keezer and it would look OK. After using both for a while, I'll decide if there's a difference.

I had Vent matics before ended up with 12 Perlick 425's as they were my only choice. If the Vent matic came with a polished brass coat I would be all over them. My old ones were slick and smooth the Perlick's are a little boxey-square in style

 

[JonW]

If the newly manufactured Ventmatics are like the previous generation ones, then get them. They were actually a little nicer than the 425's.

Here's a side by side comparison of the two faucets.

 

[suorangeguy]

There is one for sale right now on ebay. It looks it will take a little "sweat equity" to be nice again but all the parts besides the body can be replaced.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERLICK-FAU...944?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0fb4f7c8

 

[StoneHands]

As promised, I'm following up on the ventmatic. It came in today from Chi, it looks like the old ones, so I say that it is identical. One of the threaded pieces on top (sorry, don't know the technical name) feels cheaper than the Perlick, the rest feels like a good quality faucet. It is different in appearance though. It also seems to work a little harder than the Perlick, I may take it apart and reassemble just to make sure it's properly put together. I'll withhold full judgment until I mount it.
A few bad pics:

EDIT: I take back what I said about it being identical. The top threaded part of the faucet is different than the old ones, and will make a handle taller than both the Perlicks and the older Ventmatic.

 

[timmber]

Thanks StoneHands they do look very similar.

 

[milldoggy]

Amy chance you could compare how they pour and let use know? I am debating on swapping all my 525ss to ventmatics.

 

[Demon]

Just swapped all my 525ss for Ventmatics. Much crisper action. No longer have to hold the handle closed for a couple seconds to ensure a seal. Very happy with them so far.

 

[poislb]

how many more ya need?

 

[redsoxfan1974]

I'm looking for 2 more 425's just to make mine identical. I guess if I cant find them I'll go with the Ventmatic's as well.

 

[ekjohns]

I'll think I have 2 for sale I won't be home till the weekend and will get pics for you if your still looking.

 

[redsoxfan1974]

I'm still looking. Let me know when you get home.

 

[redsoxfan1974]

Still ISO 2 Perlick 425 SS faucets if anyone has any they would like to sell.