Affordable Beer Taps?

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ssashton

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I bought these taps from eBay about 1 year ago. Practically they work great - easy to use and easy to clean. However after less than 6 months I started to see plating disappear. I don't know if it affects flavour but it the plating must have gone somewhere and I'm not sure if the base metal is particularly safe or tasty.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142892665343?ViewItem=&item=142892665343

Anybody got a good and affordable suggestion for replacements?

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Thanks for all the replies, I only got one notification so didn't check back until now!

The tap and the lever part is actually looking okay, but the conical flow control and the receiver that bolts to the fridge door is nasty.

In an effort to save the good bits... I wonder if a 3D printed PETG part would stand up? It is food safe, but I've no idea how it might react with beer and carbonation.

P.S. Did anyone notice the tap corrosion affecting taste? Or taste better with decent taps?
 
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