Shanks are standard across all faucets as far as I'm aware. I'm running both Perlick and Intertap on mine. My understanding in Nukatap is the new/redesigned Intertap.
Yes it is the new design. I assumed they were pretty standard but wasn't 100%. Would hate to get rid of my Perlicks since they are still in perfect working condition and look great but I just like the thought of the accessories. And while the black Nukataps don't seem to be out yet, those look sharp.
Those do look pretty sweet.
Possibly because the biggest benefit (faster cooling) is less of an issue for a brewery pouring all day. Oh, and because they've got over 20 taps they'd have to replace if they switched.
LOL you are right, he even stated the fact that they pour lots as well.
lol. I am totally happy with the 10 intertaps I own. I do have the springs to help remind guests to close the tap. They make great hardware for sure. I even swapped out my old perlicks on my portable rigs. That coupled with switching everything to evabarrier/duotight makes cleaning a snap!
I've built two kegerators for myself and one for my son over the years and have used 'standard' rear seal taps, replaced them with Perlicks, then upgraded with flow control Perkicks, then replaced some more with flow control Perlicks, but recently started having "issues" with lots of foaming (thus, wasted beer!).If its less mass (less material, stainless... moved to a cheaper printed material shuttle) then why is it more expensive
I do however see a purpose for this thermal mass magic on my outdoor portable rigs. When camping it is possible for the temp difference to be pretty wild between my iced down keg and the 90 degree ambient air/ sun.
If I ever get a few extra bucks ill throw one on an order in sure.
Neil
The FC faucets do have a few extra O-rings from what I can tell, and I do believe that's where my problem may be. The two FC faucets that I have installed on the kegerator were purchased about a year ago when MoreBeer was having an inventory reduction-type sale and I had a coupon, so I picked them up to replace some older ones that were leaking a bit (I think at the front seal). Then recently, I started noticing a lot of splash-over in the drip tray and discovered quite a bit of collected beer in the drain dump container (old 2 liter soda bottle inside the kegerator). I'm inclined to think a rebuild might cure the problem, but I don't think this is normal wear-and-tear for a one year old set of faucets. I've still got two other FC Perlicks that aren't installed anywhere, and two original non-FC Perlicks, so I'm looking at six rebuilds if I go in that direction. A couple of $35 Nukatap replacements would be about break even.
I added them mainly to help prevent other taps getting bumped open, as you said.
I changed over two of my Intertap Flow Control faucets so far. I don't see a huge difference. If I had to guess it takes slightly less on the first poor to cool the faucet. I also added the return springs in which I really like so I don't have to worry about something leaving the tap open.
ahhh. Good info. Thank you.
I was once told by a bartender that the trick to getting a foam-free pour is to quickly open and shut a tap 3 or 4 times to purge any trapped CO2. It also dissipates any foam and stale beer from the line directly adjacent to the tap. It works pretty well, especially for a tap that hasn't been pulled recently (within the past hour or so). Give it a try.
I tried this last night and it worked. Still should not have to do it that way if the lines were correctly balanced but it worked.
So you are using 11' per line? What did you use to connect the two lines?
I have 11' per line. I started using Duotight connectors and 4mm EVA tubing when I switched faucets. Duotight makes a connector to join tubing. I like the Duotight connectors because they work and have a good price point.
I did see a difference with the Nukataps. Much better than my old generic faucets. Was listening to a Brulosophy podcast and one of the guys said he uses something like 14' of 4mm EVA tubing so I decided to double my length. He indicated that it takes a little more time to pour the beer. At 11' I found there is not much difference in pour lengths. I'd rather take a few more seconds and get less foam.
