thrstyunderwater
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I've got a 4 tap kegerator and now am having trouble with two Perlick Faucets. They're the 525ss. When I'm done pouring a beer they continue to pour lightly or drip heavily. Anyone else experience this? Remedies?
Perlick faucets leaking
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Whens the last time you cleaned them? Maybe there is some gunk, yeast or hops or something that is keeping it from shutting all the way.
mikescooling
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No their was a recall. I can't find the thread. But they will replace them.
I've had similar problems with one of my 525ss Perlick taps. Would be interested in hearing about that recall.
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Unfortunately, I believe the "recall" involved them replacing the 525SS faucets with a much cheaper model.
But I bet you can fix this problem on your own:
http://www.perlick.com/pdf-files/67010.pdf
Day_trippr always has good Perlick advice in these threads, maybe he'll chime in...
But I bet you can fix this problem on your own:
http://www.perlick.com/pdf-files/67010.pdf
Day_trippr always has good Perlick advice in these threads, maybe he'll chime in...
You are not supposed to take them apart to clean them per the guy I spoke to at Perlick. I just run Star San through them after every keg ( he has never heard of SS or PBW). I have leaky 525'a as well and contacted them after seeing this thread. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/perlick-525-ss-faucet-leaks-395520/
I opted for the re build kits for the 4 perlicks that are defective ones that I have. The replacements were chrome plated brass faucets. He said that the issue is either due to a faulty washer, bonnet, or that the bonnet is too tight(there should be a gap).
Mods should probably merge this into the other Perlick thread.
Advice: Call Perlick. The lady dealing with this is named Diane. She's out today but will be back Monday.
Advice: Call Perlick. The lady dealing with this is named Diane. She's out today but will be back Monday.
Combining info on other threads and my experience, here's my assessment.
I have been dealing with Diane. They will send you a replacement for free but it's a 408standard faucet model. There is currently no 525SS replacement. A new forward seal design is apparently in the works. Although I was sent a 408, when Diane gets back, I'm going to ask about a replacement once the new designs are out. You all may choose to hold off on participating in the recall until a new forward seal version is available.
I have been dealing with Diane. They will send you a replacement for free but it's a 408standard faucet model. There is currently no 525SS replacement. A new forward seal design is apparently in the works. Although I was sent a 408, when Diane gets back, I'm going to ask about a replacement once the new designs are out. You all may choose to hold off on participating in the recall until a new forward seal version is available.
