On Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:18:32 +0100, Jim wrote:

Has anyone tried to replace the taps that are supplied with brass
bib
taps? Are these any faster and would there be a big difference
between
using the 15mm pipe and 1/2 inch tap or 22mm pipe and 3/4 inch
tap?

I'd go for a quarter turn tap for the added convenience since the
pressure is so low.

I tried a bib type tap but the plastic of our butt is to wibbly
really and you have to turn it full on (turn turn turn...) to get a
decent flow. What has been there for a while now is a lever operated
15mm 1/4 turn valve.

Easy to use, quick on/off, good flow rate (which could be improved by
using a full bore valve but isn't necessary. IIRC it's a normal 15mm
tank connector, short bit of tube, valve, then a bit of tube with an
elbow to direct the flow down. I think 22mm would be a bit too fast.

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Cheers
Dave.