The taps seem to have 3 settings; full on, dripping, or off.
Actually, 'off' is a harder option than it seems and you'll find yourself wrestling with the keg trying to hold it down (especially when under half full and not weighing much), all the while gripping the tap as hard as you can (usually with a towel) to turn it off that last hundredth of a turn to stop it dripping all over the floor. By this time you've worked up quite a sweat so the beer is swiftly drunk, only then the process has to start over again.
Pouring a decent pint is hard work too as you'll end up with either a pint full of foam, or a half hour wait whilst the beer drips into the glass.
I recently purchased 2 sparkler taps, and what a difference it has made!!
They fit the King Keg perfectly, it's a simple case of locating the tap in the original hole (making sure the seal is in place) and tightening up the nut at the back. Then, fill the kegs with water and pressurise with co2 to check for leaks.
Here is a video of mine in action. The head on the beer is slightly larger than I would normally pour, I was just trying to demonstrate how quick and easy it is to pull a pint :-)
The nozzle can be adjusted to give different pouring speeds for more/less head which is ideal as it can be adjusted to suit the lower pressure in the keg as it empties and, with the lever in the forward position, the tap will remain open.
They are easy to find, just Google 'brewgas deluxe sparkler tap for king keg' or click here
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