Are stainless steel shanks with the Perlick 525ss worth the extra money?

[msa8967]

Are stainless steel shanks instead of chrome finish with the Perlick 525ss worth the extra money? Does anyone know of a better place to buy them?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055B4AR8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047SHADG/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[b-boy]

I think so. Given a choice I prefer stainless steel in any equipment that touches my beer.

 

[Cbaddad]

Yes they are

 

[webby45wr]

I love my 525SS. I can go a week without cracking the tap and not have any stickiness or clogging. I also like the non-reactivity of stainless stell. Check the vendor section for other suppliers. I find Amazon isn't the greatest with specialized brewing supplies.

 

[BigFloyd]

When I got my system from BirdmanBrewing, I upgraded to the SS shanks to go along with the 525SS faucets. Since they're in constant contact with the beer, I simply prefer to go stainless.

 

[outside92129]

The chrome in my old setup was eaten away in less than 2 years. It had to go somewhere, and guess who drank it? I'm all stainless now.

 

[orangemen5]

The chrome in my old setup was eaten away in less than 2 years. It had to go somewhere, and guess who drank it? I'm all stainless now.

Was debating this question myself. Your post is all I needed to read to go SS

 

[day_trippr]

The chrome in my old setup was eaten away in less than 2 years. It had to go somewhere, and guess who drank it? I'm all stainless now.

I'd have guessed you were partially Chromium...

Cheers!

 

[WDT]

Perlick faucets are awesome, one of my favorite purchases. No more sticky taps.