Guess I'll volunteer to be the guinea pig then
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.
Why would you serve nitro stouts through a normal faucet?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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 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?
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!
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it greatly!
Cheers
Sixgun
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
Wondering if I could run shorter lines since they have the flow control.
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