Faucets: SS vs. chrome

[ChrisVZ]

I am currently in the planning stages for a keezer. While shopping for some perlick faucets I saw that the chrome plated ones were about half the price of the stainless ones. My budget is disappearing pretty fast so I am considering going the chrome route. What are the disadvantages to these faucets? I would like to know what I would be sacrificing.

 

[day_trippr]

The only disadvantage to the PC versions is they lose their plating over time, exposing the base metal.

Otoh, the SS versions are essentially timeless...

Cheers!

 

[ChrisVZ]

Well, my employer just solved my dilemma for me. I was informed that I will be required to put in 18 hrs of overtime every week for at least the next month, which will give me an extra $700 gross in my paycheck each week. Ordered 4 stainless faucets, and my design is changing from a collared keezer to a coffin style made of red oak. Will be starting my build when my freezer is delivered at the end of the month.

 

[RocketBrewer]

That's great! That is exactly what I'd recommend anyway, the stainless is worth it because that chrome isn't just disappearing!

 

[b-boy]

When the budget allows, always go stainless.

 

[2puttbird]

Sounds like good advice, but back when I built my keezer there were some ongoing quality issues with the SS perlicks, so I bought the PCs and they have been excellent. No issues with the finish whatsoever.

 

[ChrisVZ]

I read several reviews of the 630's I bought and saw no quality complaints, just price. Nearly everyone loved them. Since my budget in now a little larger, I might as well go big.

 

[ChrisVZ]

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So pretty! Have to touch....

 

[mrstevenund]

I went stainless faucets and chrome shanks. The faucets get all the wear and tear, so definitely spend the extra there. I was on the fence about shanks, but the chrome is a little easier on the budget.