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buddsy

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Hi all

I would like to buy a single iTap but am struggling to find anyone with stock in the UK.

Anyone know where I could buy one from?

buddsy
 
I read somewhere (probably on this forum), that they are Russian so for one reason or another (sanction, moral decision, lack of supply or whatever) theu are no longer to be found on from HB suppliers. Could be totally wrong.
 
I think they moved all operations to Hong Kong & somewhere else as they do not associate with the Russian actions. I think however this may well be a reason supplies are interrupted.

buddsy
 
I got mine from AliExpress at the beginning of the year. They are still on there but a bit more expensive now, probably due to the supply issues. Currently £79.09 with free delivery Here
 
I got mine from AliExpress at the beginning of the year. They are still on there but a bit more expensive now, probably due to the supply issues. Currently £79.09 with free delivery Here
Thats great thank you very much.

I see boel sell a version for the old and new style glass bottles. Im guessing this would suit the new style top?

Cheers buddsy
 
Thats great thank you very much.

I see boel sell a version for the old and new style glass bottles. Im guessing this would suit the new style top?

Cheers buddsy
Not sure what old and new style tops are? You can buy adaptors for long neck glass and standard glass as well as 2 different types for PET bottles. It's been a while since I looked at it, but the one that I got from aliexpress fitted the glass bottles used for Guinness West indies porter. I can't remember which way around it was. I actually 3d printed out the other adaptors as I couldn't find them for sale anywhere.
 
I think most of the bottles I have which are used aldi beer and new bottles from geterbrewed are like the one with the green tick.

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Boel do a unit for the bottle on the right which they call old and a unit for the new one on the left.

buddsy
 
I think most of the bottles I have which are used aldi beer and new bottles from geterbrewed are like the one with the green tick.

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Boel do a unit for the bottle on the right which they call old and a unit for the new one on the left.

buddsy
Thanks for that. I believe I got the adaptor for the one on the right. You can buy separate adapters for the other bottles of you can find them.
 
Not sure what old and new style tops are? You can buy adaptors for long neck glass and standard glass as well as 2 different types for PET bottles. It's been a while since I looked at it, but the one that I got from aliexpress fitted the glass bottles used for Guinness West indies porter. I can't remember which way around it was. I actually 3d printed out the other adaptors as I couldn't find them for sale anywhere.
Hi, I'm after the swing top bottle adapter. I'm not paying the prices I've found online. Where can I get a plan for the adapter so I can get someone to print one for me.
 
No it won’t fit with the tops on but I think it will if you dremell a slot on the bottom flange.

Job for another day.
 
I got mine from AliExpress at the beginning of the year. They are still on there but a bit more expensive now, probably due to the supply issues. Currently £79.09 with free delivery Here
This link takes you to a page that says the product is not 'available in your location' so maybe Abel have just tried to get around the export by routing through HK rather than moving the company and manufacture/assembly or some other get around which doesnt work in the UK.

Shame it's a great bit of kit. I got one just before they became unavailable but only ones with the attachment for PET bottles and I'm after getting an attachment for crown top bottles. They dont seem to come up in the usual used market places often, well the bottle attachments at least.
 
I got mine second hand and it came with attachments for PET bottles and crown cap bottles. Like a post above, I'm looking to add the swing top bottle attachment but don't fancy paying £80 ish for it.
 
Does anyone have experience with this alternative? Seems the same idea, but with more readily available adapters, and a twist action instead of lever pull

No-foam Bottles Filling Stainless Steel Beer Tap Defoamer, Professional Homebrewing Bottle Filler for PET Bottle & Glass Bottle
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwcesY5
Yes I have this and it's great. Use for crown and swing tops. Only issue was sorting out a stand for it. I use an old wooden wine crate.
 
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