Generation 2 Flow Control parts to upgrade your Nukatap Flow Control Faucet to Gen 2. This replaces part numbers 11 and 12 in the product diagram attached.
Note: If you prefer using an auto close spring, the previous spring no longer works in the Generation 2 Flow Control. You must use the NukaTap Mini self closing spring (item R36) once you convert this faucet.
Apr 26, 2026 by Joe
Q: What exactly is the difference between the Gen 1 and 2 Nukatap faucets?
A: The Nukatap Generation 2 (Gen 2) improves upon the Gen 1 by enhancing the flow control mechanism for better laminar flow, resulting in less foaming with high-carbonation or high-pressure beverages. Key updates include a redesigned internal shuttle that forces beer around more bends for better speed reduction, and improved sealing against the shank to reduce leaks.
Great fit
So I bought this for a tap I have that I thought was a nukatap, but was an old FC intertap. I took the old tap apart, pieces weren’t fitting…. I had just purchased a second gen FC tap in the same order, opened it and saw the same pieces. A light went off in my head and I remembered I had three FC nukataps I had bought a year or so before. I opened them and they were first gen. It all made sense. So just remember, it’s not for an Intertap FC. Might seem obvious to some people. But I goofed on it.
Good Upgrade!
After adding this upgrade to my Gen 1 Nukatap flow control it seems to work better. I really like the fact that you can have a self closing spring especially in situations where you might not have a completely flat surface. It was a bit of a challenge tightening up the shank as it required quite a bit of pressure on the one I have. It's very helpful having the illustration provided by William's showing that unlike other faucets this one seals by an internal o-ring. Still like every other tap I'm in the habit of wrapping the threads where the faucet connects to the shank with teflon tape as an extra bit of insurance. Also I have never had the leaking issues with the Nukatap FC as I had with the older Intertap FCc. I would say do get this upgrade!