I grew up in South Seattle around Seward Park. Been back a few time over the last 10 years and glad I left. Really miss the Hydroplane races though. I remember when driving in from Renton the city limits sign listed Seattle pop. @ 500,000.
I have had it for 40 years as a result of working in the commercial diving industry. Most of the time I don't notice it but when things are quiet it is very apparent. I only have 10 to 20 years left to put up with it. I did have a severe vertigo episode about 2 months ago but after seeing a Dr...
The taps are in starsan to keep mold from growing on them as it would if they were left just laying around between uses, also this catches drips etc. . I could use water but it would need to be changed more frequently. I break them down completly to clean when I change kegs.