Perlick Faucets... Necessary???

[MikeG]

I broke a cheap-o two weeks ago. The faucet was unused for about a month. Instead of soaking it in warm water (fill a glass up and stick it over the tap) I forced it and it broke. Since I had to buy a new faucet I got a perlick. Since I have a two tap keggerator I bought two perlick faucets. I'll install tomorrow, wish I had got them in the first place.

 

[conpewter]

I also had some issues with fruit flies really enjoying going up into the faucet with normal faucets.

 

[samc]

LHBS owner talked me out of the Perlicks (go figure). When I built my tower unit I bought all new Perlicks - so I wound up spending 50% more than I should have. That guy is always half in the tank so I no longer pay him any mind. Six months of use on the cheap taps with sticky drips & heavy duty discoloring of the brass.

btw- did not buy the Perlicks from LHBS

 

[bad coffee]

My question is are the Perlicks necessary?

Not until you use one for the first time...

 

[RBChallenger]

Well everyone convinced me Perlick is the way I will be going. I do not think I will be going with the SS shanks however, unless someone quickly convinces me otherwise.

Picking up the freezer tomorrow, excited to get this project underway!!!

 

[bendavanza]

Those plug caps someone posted earlier in the thread work well. I use them all the time since my taps are outdoors. It keeps out the flies and also keeps the tap from sticking.
I did buy 2 perlicks and they are real nice but I use the caps anyway. The standard faucets are fine, if you use the cheap caps.
it's your money, and like it has been said, you won't regret it.
I think the perlicks are a little sensitive, though, if you have heavy handles.

 

[HSM]

Seems that everyone uses Perllicks because they do.

I never will. Normal taps have served me well for 20 years. I can't imagine what is going on that actually "breaks" these things.

No headaches, no heartaches, and less than 1/2 the price of the "must have" perlicks.

I often wonder how they made and poured beer before the internet...

 

[aflyershckyfan]

does anyone know the if it makes a difference between these two and if these are good prices?



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260370652695

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250378772046

 

[Boerderij_Kabouter]

Seems that everyone uses Perllicks because they do.

I never will. Normal taps have served me well for 20 years. I can't imagine what is going on that actually "breaks" these things.

No headaches, no heartaches, and less than 1/2 the price of the "must have" perlicks.

I often wonder how they made and poured beer before the internet...

That's a good point. Beer will pour just fine out of a hole that you stick a cork in as well.

The fact is that the perlicks are a superior product. It isn't necessary, but hey are better.

People survived just fine before electricity was discovered too, but I don't think I will trade in my electric grid because it is more expensive than using no electricity

It is just a decision between if you are willing to pay $15 more for a superior product.

 

[RC0032]

does anyone know the if it makes a difference between these two and if these are good prices?


New PERLICK stainless steel draft Beer faucet - eBay (item 250378772046 end time Mar-02-09 12:50:37 PST)

PERLICK 425SS stainless beer faucet seat forward - eBay (item 260370652695 end time Mar-09-09 10:32:15 PDT)

Links no work

 

[aflyershckyfan]

sorry i think i fixed the links to my previous post

 

[humann_brewing]

I was wondering if the standard Perlick forward faucets come with the bent shank to hook up the hose. I don't see anywhere that says that they do, but I can't find where to buy them separately. If they are not included, where do you get them?

I am talking about what you would need to hook it into a draft arm of a kegerator.

 

[RC0032]

I was wondering if the standard Perlick forward faucets come with the bent shank to hook up the hose. I don't see anywhere that says that they do, but I can't find where to buy them separately. If they are not included, where do you get them?

I am talking about what you would need to hook it into a draft arm of a kegerator.

You buy them separate and you get them right here -> http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/kegging/liquid-side/shanks

- http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/products/Chrome-Elbow-Shank-Assembly-0102065

-or-

- http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/products/Stainless-Steel-Elbow-Shank-0102064

 

[humann_brewing]

You buy them separate and you get them right here -> http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/kegging/liquid-side/shanks

- http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/products/Chrome-Elbow-Shank-Assembly-0102065

-or-

- http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/products/Stainless-Steel-Elbow-Shank-0102064

What about this:1/4" Barbed to 1/4" FFL Elbow :: Midwest Supplies Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies

I take it that I would still need the shank to go between them so it may be pointless.

 

[RC0032]

from what I understand yes.

My question comes down to chrome or SS...for me its $21 more bucks :spin:

 

[camiller]

As others have said, not necessary but definitely worthwhile. I had a little issue a while back with standard faucets. I clean and keg lube them religiously but it just doesn't seem to matter.

I broke a cheap-o two weeks ago. The faucet was unused for about a month. Instead of soaking it in warm water (fill a glass up and stick it over the tap) I forced it and it broke. Since I had to buy a new faucet I got a perlick. Since I have a two tap keggerator I bought two perlick faucets. I'll install tomorrow, wish I had got them in the first place.

You guys know that you can take the faucet apart and just replace that brass lever. In fact you could replace it with stainless even.

 

[bradsul]

You guys know that you can take the faucet apart and just replace that brass lever. In fact you could replace it with stainless even.

That's what I did with mine, but I'd still rather have perlicks and just avoid the sticking in the first place.

 

[camiller]

I saw somewhere that the perlick 425 is being discontinued, to be replaced with the perlick pearl 525.

Edit: Here it is

 

[Boerderij_Kabouter]

Here is the new catalog.

It makes me wish I needed to buy some.

 

[RBChallenger]

Here is the new catalog.

It makes me wish I needed to buy some.

About to order myself 5 of em this week. Any suggestions for spacing (both height above the bar and width apart). I am designing my coffin now... I am think 3-4"?

 

[diatonic]

This is the best deal on them I have found @ $49.
PERLICK FORWARD SEAL FAUCET WITH SHANK @ Williams Brewing

 

[humann_brewing]

I just ordered some new 525SS Perlick faucets and stainless steel elbow shanks from Rapid Wholesale

The picture shows the 425SS, but they are sending out the new model. They have 75 on order and 60 of them are already sold. Anyways, they also said that the new order would be priced a $ cheaper so $27.99 for the new 525SS model sounds good to me. The stainless steel shank which was a custom order was still $25.60.

Anyways, as long as this order goes well this may be a good place to go for draft parts.

 

[McKBrew]

Great link humann. That is definitely the best price I've seen on Perlicks lately. I don't need anymore, but at that price someone will.

 

[Homercidal]

I bought perlick used on ebay and have had zero trouble. I can go days without using them and they just work.

Once I thought I had a bad one, because the flow started slowing down to almost nothing. Turns out I had accidentally moved the temp dial while looking for a way to move it out of the way and it turned the tempdown to max chill. The effect was that the beer line touching the back of the fridge started to freeze. So it wasn't the faucet after all.

 

[RC0032]

Great link humann. That is definitely the best price I've seen on Perlicks lately. I don't need anymore, but at that price someone will.

thats about 1/2 of what I paid

 

[humann_brewing]

Also, if some people on here wanted to get together for a group buy, if you get up to 25, the price drops to $23.

 

[brewt00l]

They have 75 on order and 60 of them are already sold.

And two of those 60 are mine!:rockin:

 

[Onescalerguy]

I switched to Perlicks a little while back mostly for the reason no one else mentions....drip,drip,dripping!!!Always a mess at the taps.I never had a sticking prob though.

Gratuitous pic of new tap handles.

 

[kal]

Ha! I love the handles! Fantastic!

Kal

 

[bendavanza]

My dog would love to chew on those antlers.
-Ben