I'm interested in this as well. Especially if the resistance in it can be brought up enough to serve seltzer water and/or nitro stouts with normal length lines.Guess I'll volunteer to be the guinea pig then![]()
Why would you serve nitro stouts through a normal faucet?I'm interested in this as well. Especially if the resistance in it can be brought up enough to serve seltzer water and/or nitro stouts with normal length lines.
Unless I'm misunderstanding, the difference (other than appearance) between a nitro faucet and a regular one is the amount of resistance that it has in it. If this faucet can be dialed up to that level of resistance, I would not need a dedicated faucet for nitro beers. This faucet also appears to be about half the price of a SS nitro faucet.Why would you serve nitro stouts through a normal faucet?
You're wrong (as far as I understand). The resistance is from a small plate inside the faucet. This not only provides resistance, but the many small holes the beer has to flow through knocks the CO2 out of solution. This is what causes the cascading effect and smooth mouth feel.Unless I'm misunderstanding, the difference (other than appearance) between a nitro faucet and a regular one is the amount of resistance that it has in it. If this faucet can be dialed up to that level of resistance, I would not need a dedicated faucet for nitro beers. This faucet also appears to be about half the price of a SS nitro faucet.
Interesting theory. Last night as a test I happened to try a keg at 30psi and I was able to get a nice pour, but I didn't notice the creamy head or tiny bubbles you would get from a nitro tap.Unless I'm misunderstanding, the difference (other than appearance) between a nitro faucet and a regular one is the amount of resistance that it has in it. If this faucet can be dialed up to that level of resistance, I would not need a dedicated faucet for nitro beers. This faucet also appears to be about half the price of a SS nitro faucet.
I would be interested to see the results.Interesting theory. Last night as a test I happened to try a keg at 30psi and I was able to get a nice pour, but I didn't notice the creamy head or tiny bubbles you would get from a nitro tap.
And you are in luck, I also (finally) got my beer gas tank refilled yesterday, so I can do a side by side test with a nitro tap if you'd like.
OK, so there's more to that faucet than the resistance then. I'd still potentially be interested in serving seltzer water at high PSI with the higher resistance.You're wrong (as far as I understand). The resistance is from a small plate inside the faucet. This not only provides resistance, but the many small holes the beer has to flow through knocks the CO2 out of solution. This is what causes the cascading effect and smooth mouth feel.
Cool! 30-35 psi is what I've targeted for carbonated water (for mixing with soda extracts or juice in the glass) but I've had problems serving it even with my longest beer line.Interesting theory. Last night as a test I happened to try a keg at 30psi and I was able to get a nice pour, but I didn't notice the creamy head or tiny bubbles you would get from a nitro tap.
And you are in luck, I also (finally) got my beer gas tank refilled yesterday, so I can do a side by side test with a nitro tap if you'd like.
I originally was going to wait and buy that one. After reading reviews and thinking about it, I realized that it's going to confuse guests too much and they're going to spill all over the place.It looks like there is a "650SS" actually a "690SS" with a creamer function for ~$8 more
https://www.perlick.com/store/webcatalog2.php?catno=1§no=1&grpno=1
Edit: Looks like it might not be available yet.
http://www.perlick.com/bar-beverage...faucets/690ss-flow-control-push-back-creamer/
The 575's work, but I agree it's mostly a gimmick. However, I don't enderstand shy you "PROMPTLY" got new parts. The 575's do the same thing as the 525's + the creamer function. Is there anything else you noticed that was different?I only have experience with the Perlick 575 creamer faucet and I PROMPTLY bought new innards to transform it into a 525. IMHO, it's a silly gimmick. If you want extra foam on your beer then just crack the handle instead of opening it wide. I actually think I get more from a cracked handle than the "creamer" faucet.
Problem is.... they already got my money![]()
The amount of travel on the 575 is very short as compared to the 525, plus I didn't like having to ensure the through-ball passage was clean on every keg change. And, lastly, I wanted to make sure I got the conversion parts prior to them phasing them out.The 575's work, but I agree it's mostly a gimmick. However, I don't enderstand shy you "PROMPTLY" got new parts. The 575's do the same thing as the 525's + the creamer function. Is there anything else you noticed that was different?
Just checked and mine are 3" apart. Accessing flow control has not been an issue. The bigger issue is it doesn't leave a ton of room between my tap handles.HI Guys, Great information about the 650 SS faucets. I'm about to start a keezer build with 10 taps. For those who have the 650's flow control faucets, What do you think is the minimum spacing that is needed between each faucet for comfortable operation? 3 1/2 inches... 4 1/2 inches..?
Thanks
Sixgun
I thought about that...but I've been silently NOT loving my new faucets yet.I wonder if they lengthened the threaded section to provide enough room for the flow control compensator...
Cheers!
Got your PM, thought I'd post here.Hey Guys,
Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it greatly!
Cheers
Sixgun
Awesome. I just got 4 650ss's today. As soon as the varnish dries I will be installing them in my keezer.A late post. I just cut my beer lines to 4 foot (bevflex 200) and can serve seltzer at 30psi with no issue
Awesome. I just got 4 650ss's today. As soon as the varnish dries I will be installing them in my keezer.
How is the flow? If I keep my lines around 8-10 foot, will it work better serving beer with the control more open, or would it be the same with 4 feet, and the flow control shut down a bit??
Edit: I am also using bevflex 200
You sure can, my lines are 3 feet now. Although I called Perlick and asked tech support and they said it wouldn't, the flow control certainly allows you to use short beer lines at high pressure. The only tradeoff is flow rate. I can fill 3 ounce sampler glasses of highly carbonated wheat beers no problem.Wondering if I could run shorter lines since they have the flow control.
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