Dalex tap
- soupdragon
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Dalex tap
Hi all
I've previously used the syringe method and while it does promote a nice head, it never lasts like a hand pulled pint through a beer engine.
I'm now thinking about getting a Dalex tap or similar to replace the party tap I use with my corny's. From what I've read about them, they will pour a nice tight " northern " head on a beer. Is this really, really true?
Cheers Tom
I've previously used the syringe method and while it does promote a nice head, it never lasts like a hand pulled pint through a beer engine.
I'm now thinking about getting a Dalex tap or similar to replace the party tap I use with my corny's. From what I've read about them, they will pour a nice tight " northern " head on a beer. Is this really, really true?
Cheers Tom
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Re: Dalex tap
Hi Tomsoupdragon wrote:Hi all
I've previously used the syringe method and while it does promote a nice head, it never lasts like a hand pulled pint through a beer engine.
I'm now thinking about getting a Dalex tap or similar to replace the party tap I use with my corny's. From what I've read about them, they will pour a nice tight " northern " head on a beer. Is this really, really true?
Cheers Tom
Never used one but heard good reports. I've seen them on eBay for around £12-£14 if you're looking.
Best wishes
Dave
Dave
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Re: Dalex tap
I have a couple connected to a home made stand then into the corny.
try to find the ones with the threaded spout. You can get all manner og sparklers to go on them.
i also have one with a creamer spout . All are great.
I got mine from harmonyhouse on Ebay. Pauls a nice guy and does all you need, line fittings the whole lot.
try to find the ones with the threaded spout. You can get all manner og sparklers to go on them.
i also have one with a creamer spout . All are great.
I got mine from harmonyhouse on Ebay. Pauls a nice guy and does all you need, line fittings the whole lot.
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Re: Dalex tap
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291081816697? ... 1586.l2649
Got one here, missing the back nut. Would happily sell it on through the forum if you're interested though, like I say just needs a back nut and you can pick up one of those cheap.
PM if you're interested.
Got one here, missing the back nut. Would happily sell it on through the forum if you're interested though, like I say just needs a back nut and you can pick up one of those cheap.
PM if you're interested.
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Re: Dalex tap
Do you mean Harmony Hut?Deebee wrote:I have a couple connected to a home made stand then into the corny.
try to find the ones with the threaded spout. You can get all manner og sparklers to go on them.
i also have one with a creamer spout . All are great.
I got mine from harmonyhouse on Ebay. Pauls a nice guy and does all you need, line fittings the whole lot.
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Re: Dalex tap
Yepp:-Dchastuck wrote:Do you mean Harmony Hut?Deebee wrote:I have a couple connected to a home made stand then into the corny.
try to find the ones with the threaded spout. You can get all manner og sparklers to go on them.
i also have one with a creamer spout . All are great.
I got mine from harmonyhouse on Ebay. Pauls a nice guy and does all you need, line fittings the whole lot.
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Re: Dalex tap
Is the nut the same as the one on the back of a drum tap? I take it that the thread on the spout will take any standard sparkler? You don't have an extender lying around anywhere as well do you?Cpt.Frederickson wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291081816697? ... 1586.l2649
Got one here, missing the back nut. Would happily sell it on through the forum if you're interested though, like I say just needs a back nut and you can pick up one of those cheap.
PM if you're interested.
So many questions.......

Cheers Tom
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Re: Dalex tap
Don't think so, its 3/4 BSP so would suit something like this.
And it should be able to accomodate a standard sparkler, never tried it so not really sure!
And it should be able to accomodate a standard sparkler, never tried it so not really sure!
The Hand of Doom Brewery and Meadery
Fermenting -
Conditioning - Meads - Raspberry Melomel yeast test, Vanilla Cinnamon Metheglyn, Orange Melomel.
Drinking - Youngs AAA Kit; Leatherwood Traditional Mead, Cyser, Ginger Metheglyn.
Planning - Some kits until I can get back to AG, then a hoppy porter, Jim's ESB, some American Red.
Fermenting -
Conditioning - Meads - Raspberry Melomel yeast test, Vanilla Cinnamon Metheglyn, Orange Melomel.
Drinking - Youngs AAA Kit; Leatherwood Traditional Mead, Cyser, Ginger Metheglyn.
Planning - Some kits until I can get back to AG, then a hoppy porter, Jim's ESB, some American Red.
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Re: Dalex tap
I believe a drum tap is also 3/4 bsp. I've certainly used female threaded plumbing fittings of that size on the back of a MT drum tap (to attach a grain filter)Cpt.Frederickson wrote:Don't think so, its 3/4 BSP so would suit something like this.
And it should be able to accomodate a standard sparkler, never tried it so not really sure!
Cheers,
Chris
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Re: Dalex tap
I checked with a spare I had and it fit the brass 3/4 bsp fitting, but the drum tap one was larger. No idea what the size is. Anyways, sold now 

The Hand of Doom Brewery and Meadery
Fermenting -
Conditioning - Meads - Raspberry Melomel yeast test, Vanilla Cinnamon Metheglyn, Orange Melomel.
Drinking - Youngs AAA Kit; Leatherwood Traditional Mead, Cyser, Ginger Metheglyn.
Planning - Some kits until I can get back to AG, then a hoppy porter, Jim's ESB, some American Red.
Fermenting -
Conditioning - Meads - Raspberry Melomel yeast test, Vanilla Cinnamon Metheglyn, Orange Melomel.
Drinking - Youngs AAA Kit; Leatherwood Traditional Mead, Cyser, Ginger Metheglyn.
Planning - Some kits until I can get back to AG, then a hoppy porter, Jim's ESB, some American Red.