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Wondering could anyone on the forum give me feedback on taps from AliExpress?

I seen another poster mention these?
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Forward-Seal-Tap-w-80mm-long-shank-Beer-Tap-Kegging-Equipment-Homebrew-Supply/1017341_32276452446.html

Also these have been mentioned, I'd need to buy shanks and springs seperatly.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-quality-INTERTAP-PC-TAP-ONLY-Stainless-Steel-tap-handle-as-gift/32612287327.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.273.Tt92Q7

Any help greatly appriciated.

I've got the first ones there. They are ok, do a job. If I was buying again I'd probably get flow control though.

Welcome to the forum

Cheers!

Nice one QS I'll have to see can the budget extend to the Intertap ones.

Would also recommend the flow control much better. They have some great deals on taps on 11.11


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@ QS, are they stainless steel?

Yea I was planning on leaving it till Friday to order alright.

I've one of those, it's grand - works well enough for me, but I've nothing to compare it against. It doesn't seem to leak though, which is a plus I suppose :) easy enough to break down to clean too.

I already have two of these taps but need a third
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/homebrew-kegging-beer-tap-Golden-Beer-Faucet-with-long-shank-kettle-beer-keg-copper-chrome-beer/32602335353.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.0.W5ryr7 (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/homebrew-kegging-beer-tap-Golden-Beer-Faucet-with-long-shank-kettle-beer-keg-copper-chrome-beer/32602335353.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.0.W5ryr7)

Might go for the silver version on 11.11 instead seeing as its 20 quid cheaper and seems to also be stainless steel
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Stainless-Steel-Adjustable-4-Inch-Draft-Beer-Faucet-G5-8-Shank-With-Chrome-Plating-For-Kegerator/32704003807.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.0.W5ryr7 (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Stainless-Steel-Adjustable-4-Inch-Draft-Beer-Faucet-G5-8-Shank-With-Chrome-Plating-For-Kegerator/32704003807.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.0.W5ryr7)

Though the fact I'll have one different tap may bother me so much that I'll just shell out the extra 20 quid to keep them all the same...

Haven't used anything other than flow control but I imagine you'll only end up upgrading to them in the future so you might as well buy them now.

Yeah.. get the flow control one.   I got the regular tap, and it breaks my heart..   Wish I got flow control at the start. 

I have 2 Celli flow control taps for sale, hardly used and bought from Alex on here, just another option, apologies for jumping in like this  :-[

Better to post them in a separate thread and I'm interested if price is right can you post a pic in a new thread?

Will do in For Sale

let's chat there so

Sorry only seeing this now, I would have needed to buy shanks for them anyway.

Seems most people recommend the control flow, do I need to worry about forward sealing?

I bought two of the flow control taps...still waiting on them to arrive though!  :(

Sry lads ... but can any one tell me what size hole needed to be made for those shanks ? Is it 22mm or 20mm?

Quote from: vinyljunkie on November 08, 2016, 02:45:01 PM
@ QS, are they stainless steel?

Yea I was planning on leaving it till Friday to order alright.

Yep

Quote from: Acott on November 09, 2016, 08:15:08 AM
I bought two of the flow control taps...still waiting on them to arrive though!  :(

+ 1

If there were to be a group buy arranged on here for good quality flow control taps, where would I be looking/what websites sell them?

Not a suggestion for quality tap group buy... just looking at Aliexpress, given the 11.11 sale - saw this, though the "useless beer outlet" may prevent me from actually filling any bottles :P

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Plastic-Bottle-Filler-De-foaming-Beer-Tap-with-Chrome-Adjustable-Beer-Tap-Faucet-for-Home-Brewing/32716534892.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.101.e7pD4d&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10091_10090_10088_10089,searchweb201603_1&btsid=1735db9c-2a9b-418c-980a-6933ad8e25bb (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Plastic-Bottle-Filler-De-foaming-Beer-Tap-with-Chrome-Adjustable-Beer-Tap-Faucet-for-Home-Brewing/32716534892.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.101.e7pD4d&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10091_10090_10088_10089,searchweb201603_1&btsid=1735db9c-2a9b-418c-980a-6933ad8e25bb)

It's a bit of a monstrosity though.

 https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enationalhomebrewclub%2Eie%2Fforum%2Findex%2Ephp%3Ftopic%3D14844&share_tid=14844&share_fid=196815&share_type=t

CH did you receive your taps yet? I'm still waiting, no sign and the tracking hasn't budged since the 20th of October, it's just saying 'Shipped by air'  :(

I ordered a thermowell from SHFC Precision Machinery Co back at the start of october, it was "shipped by air" for over a month (it took two weeks to get to that stage) so claimed a refund before the buyer protection expired. I don't know of any aircraft that take a month to fly from China... Even an auld crop duster would have made it here by now!

I just asked for an extension other stuff I got recently has been 2 weeks late

Quote from: Acott on November 17, 2016, 08:27:03 AM
CH did you receive your taps yet? I'm still waiting, no sign and the tracking hasn't budged since the 20th of October, it's just saying 'Shipped by air'  :(

I'm also in the same boat with stuff I've ordered from aliexpress. Just make sure you extend your buyer protection!

Exact same here. Ordered new shanks, a thermowell and some other bits and pieces from different sellers on Ali and I'm waiting on all of them the past month. These taps arrived to me in 17 days from shipping date when I ordered in September.

Needed short shanks, flow control and a stout creamer plate, so took a punt on one of these: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-quality-Stainless-Steel-INTERTAP-FC-TAP-ONLY-FLOW-CONTROL-Black-long-tap-handle-as-gift/1000001060668.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.dVY5Jd

If it works out well, will probably replace my other taps just to have a single matching set across the board (I'm fickle I know!). Watch out For Sale section ;)

maybe it is a time of the year.... always got stuff from china in around 3-4 weeks but last order for magnetic stirrers is over a 2 months now ....

Guess what was here when I got home
Lovely taps
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And an adapter and now you can see where I'm going with this

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I've just been and bought more

Thanks guys, I've asked for an extension hopefully everything arrives in time for Christmas

Order date was 10/10

Oops missus just told me she had to pay 26 duty on them. Balls!

Taps look top quality! Thanks for the heads up on the duty tax

CH whats that adaptor for the disconnect called?  Would appreciate a link if you've it handy. Ta

Could we all please resize pictures dow to say 1024 by whatever!

Pics get uploaded by tapatalk from my phone Will so I can't edit their size
This is what I see on the tapatalk on phone, I take it it's much bigger on your PC?

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That just nicely fits a full screen window.

Quote from: cruiscinlan on November 18, 2016, 10:58:02 AM
CH whats that adaptor for the disconnect called?  Would appreciate a link if you've it handy. Ta

Sorry missed that, it's the same vendor have a look through

Taps arrived, also got stung €26 for duty!

But WOW, really impressed with the build quality!!

Do they fit on yer shanks ok? Still waiting on my shanks after I ballsd up my last order of them.

Are these any good?     I have one old commercial Bud tap which is fantastic. Its just very long..   Would this be a downgrade?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adjustable-Draft-Beer-Faucet-w-Flow-Controller-For-Keg-Tap-Homebrew-Dispenser-/322134100973?hash=item4b00b04bed:g:O4kAAOSwMNxXUDez

What I have..
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Quote from: Motorbikeman on November 26, 2016, 09:35:40 PM
Are these any good?     I have one old commercial Bud tap which is fantastic. Its just very long..   Would this be a downgrade?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adjustable-Draft-Beer-Faucet-w-Flow-Controller-For-Keg-Tap-Homebrew-Dispenser-/322134100973?hash=item4b00b04bed:g:O4kAAOSwMNxXUDez

What I have..
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I have 3 commercial taps, they work great, it's what I am used to working with from when I was a barman many moons ago.  You could replace the handle with something shorter.

Cut or replace it?

Does the handle not just screw off?  Good few sites selling custom handles.

And a few here made them from timber, yeast vials etc

.. have my eye on some old kitchen oak chair legs, reckon they would be sweet with a sanding and some varnish

Nice, the ones I saw before were driftwood and hardwood branches

Most of the hard work done

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Anyone in Ireland doing custom handles?

I think I'm definitely going to get some intertap faucets after seeing this attachment,

http://www.kegkingdom.co.uk/collections/faucets/products/intertap-liquid-ball-lock-spout

Looks really handy for attaching a beergun.

Intertap arrived and didn't get stung thankfully. Beautiful taps and the stout nozzle looks the business as well. I can see myself getting more in the future...

Did you get the regular ones or the flow control. I want to get a couple more taps in the new year, might for these.

Flow control - feck all extra and it makes life a bit easier when serving highly carbed beers.

Arrival also today and dodged the bullet I got last time as well Dec is clearly the month to have these arrive

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Can you avoid those charges by parcel motelling?

Doubt it Royal Mail would be chasing it
Try it

I got two of these on Thursday after putting the order in on 17th November. Great taps, shocking slow delivery

I made two orders to that shop. My taps were delivered in 2.5 weeks. The other one (replacement shanks) was over a month then! Taps are class though

It's Christmas delays

Ordered 3 more during the week to replace the rest of my taps. Vanity is an awful thing :) The growler filler was the final straw - makes filling for meets easy peasy.

Just noticed they have a Stout tap adapter as well wonder does it have inserts?

Yup I got one. Has a creamer plate and it's bit longer. Still keeping my existing tap since it has the two way handle though

I just bought one, not sure I need a growler filler as you could just ram a tube into spout

Yeah it was more that I was ordering anyway and the filler costs feck all to get as well, so why not.

There's a keg post attachment as well that looks handy for cleaning...

I love the short shanks. Perfect for the thin wall on my kegerator setup. The celli etc taps all use part of the shank for flow control, so you have to keep a longer shank.

Damn boys and their toys!

Is there any point in the creamer spout without a nitro system?

nope

One less thing to buy so.

Anybody else have their CC blocked buying through AE, Ulster Bank (BOS) say AE is a security risk and have had significant amount of fraudulent activity conducted on their site!
On the plus side it saves me a fortune as I have to ring them to unblock it!

AIB not blocking yet, placed an order last week

I bought a sink strainer for my grainfather and I got a text from the bank asking me to confirm it was legit. That was BOI

Quote from: darren996 on January 09, 2017, 07:00:37 PM
AIB not blocking yet, placed an order last week

That's because they are the shittiest bank of them all and really couldn't care less :D

I strongly agree

Review of the intertap faucets

http://brulosophy.com/2017/01/12/intertap-forward-sealing-faucets-product-review/

I already have them in my cart on Keg Kingdom but this seals the deal for me. And I suppose I'll get the stout adapter too, for the price its worth a try at least.

don't want to hijack this thread, just wondering if these taps would be any good:

http://www.pilsena.lt/en/product-catalog/beer-taps/standard-beer-taps/

Quote from: Qs on January 12, 2017, 02:53:39 PM
Review of the intertap faucets

http://brulosophy.com/2017/01/12/intertap-forward-sealing-faucets-product-review/

I already have them in my cart on Keg Kingdom but this seals the deal for me. And I suppose I'll get the stout adapter too, for the price its worth a try at least.

Is it cheaper on Ali or same?

Not sure yet, want to put together everything I need for my kegerator upgrade on both and see how it works out and how long it'll take from Ali. Looks cheaper from ali though, especially as there are options that include shanks, handles, etc

Not sure if you've heard of http://www.lindr.cz/ (http://www.lindr.cz/)?

There are no price on the site but I know a guy that gets taps from them wholesale for about €30.

It might be worth your while pinging them a mail (coming from EU you won't get stung for customs)

Since this thread is about Aliexpress taps but also had some Intertap discussion this looks like the best place to ask.

I have 3 chinese perlick style flow control taps on my Kegerator - long shanks through the fridge door.  One of them gives me a bit of jip pour wise no matter the length of line.  Does anyone know if the shanks on these things would be compatible with Intertap taps? Also, any idea of the nut size on the back of the shank as I'd like to replace the barbs with John Guest fittings?

As far as I remember my shanks are 7/8"

Dave introduce yourself first then we'll help you out
http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.ie/forum/introductions/

Have done, boss.

No bosses around here Dave

Quote from: DaveG on January 20, 2017, 11:41:06 AM
Since this thread is about Aliexpress taps but also had some Intertap discussion this looks like the best place to ask.

I have 3 chinese perlick style flow control taps on my Kegerator - long shanks through the fridge door.  One of them gives me a bit of jip pour wise no matter the length of line.  Does anyone know if the shanks on these things would be compatible with Intertap taps? Also, any idea of the nut size on the back of the shank as I'd like to replace the barbs with John Guest fittings?

This is a good question. I was just assuming that would work as I plan on replacing 2 of those Chinese perlick knock offs with intertap too.

I had a Chinese normal flow control tap and the intertap was not compatible with its shank. Don't know about the Chinese perlicks tho.

Can you measure the thread accurately with a vernier?

Wouldn't even know what a Vernier was. Doubt I have one.

These are the taps in question. I suppose the flow control ones would be a more accurate description:

http://g03.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1Sp3mIFXXXXaoXXXXq6xXFXXXu/Flow-Control-Beer-Faucet-w-80mm-Shank-Draft-Beer-Tap-Free-Shipping.jpg

If the shank has flow control integrated it won't be compatible. The flow control system is integrated into the Intertaps.

Quote from: vinyljunkie on November 08, 2016, 01:47:16 PM
Wondering could anyone on the forum give me feedback on taps from AliExpress?

I seen another poster mention these?
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Forward-Seal-Tap-w-80mm-long-shank-Beer-Tap-Kegging-Equipment-Homebrew-Supply/1017341_32276452446.html

Also these have been mentioned, I'd need to buy shanks and springs seperatly.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-quality-INTERTAP-PC-TAP-ONLY-Stainless-Steel-tap-handle-as-gift/32612287327.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.273.Tt92Q7

Any help greatly appriciated.

Looks like these taps are now all gone which is a pity as the 3 I bought are great and I would recommend if they come up again, thanks again Vinyl for the initial post.

Could it have something to do with the Chinese new year as well, a lot of add on eBay are saying they're away for the next week. Or that they're only distributing them to the likes of morebeer, kegkingdom etc...

My order from Christmas just arrived with no duty as well. Looks like I was lucky with timing. Thanks op for putting these up!

I'm looking to get some taps for a keezer build. Did everyone here buy the Intertap flow controls? Are they worth getting over the cheeper flow control?

I was also looking at these as they would go with the Celli tap i already have. Anyone bought them? the feedback on them is positive except for the delivery
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Stainless-Steel-Adjustable-4-Inch-Draft-Beer-Faucet-G5-8-Shank-With-Chrome-Plating-For-Kegerator/32704003807.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.0.W5ryr7

With those ones you really need the specific shank for them, I have one and I barely use it. The intertap faucets should be back soon, they were upgrading them so there's a version 2 available now. https://youtu.be/_9sGl8o4n_4

How are these taps working out for those who bought?

Am slowly putting together bits and pieces for kegging,  so looking at maybe picking up a pair of these intertsp flow control ones.  Just wondering how the taps from the Ali vendor in the op worked out in use?

Never owned any other type of taps but I can't fault these at all. Flow control is the mutts nuts, I couldn't imagine owning taps without it now. Being able to twist off the nozzle and fit on my growler filler nozzle is great and for a nitro setup, doing the same with the stout nozzle is great option. Only tiny gripe I have is that on one of my taps, the flow control lever sits a bit off compared to the other one. Just mean that when full closed, it looks like it's pushed forward a small bit. I took the entire tap apart to inspect and it looks like it's a small inaccuracy in the machining of the flow control barrel. Doesn't affect operation at all, but just a small inconsistency between the two.

TL;DR: Would recommend A+

So if I were to pick up a pair of these,  where woukd be tge best place to pick up shanks that would fit? 

(sorry about the questions,  but didn't see a link to shnks inbthe thread)

https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/1000001060668.html#autostay

I got my shanks from the same seller. Ordered the wrong type from a different seller first by accident. Torturous month waiting on the right ones then  :(

Thanks brewdog.  Am sold,  i think