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Scratch & Dent Ball Locks… $42.95

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Scratch and Dent Ball Locks from cornykeg.com

These kegs hold pressure and work fine, but have some more significant dents. They may have a broken handle or loose rubber top or bottom or an excessive amount of labels. These are refurbished ball lock Pepsi Style kegs with all new orings and a manual pull-ring relief valve. Photo shows example kegs, but are priced each.

As of this posting these are on sale for $42.95. Check site for current price & availability.

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

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Free Kegland Ultimate Growler Combo! ($42.99 value) w/William’s Brewing Qualifying Order

This 64 ounce MK2 Ultimate Growler from KegLand features vacuum insulated double wall 304 stainless steel construction, and holds cold (and hot) temperatures better than any other growler design. It will keep beer cold for hours. The ultimate growler for beer on the go.

Paired with our double wall vacuum insulated stainless pint, this is the best way to keep beverages cold (or hot) while on the go. The 16 ounce pint glass also includes a travel lid for use as a commuter mug. 12″ tall, 5″ wide.

Get One FREE w/Qualifying Order!

  • Use coupon code I53B with an order of $139 or more and you’ll get one for free.
  • No need to add it to your cart.  Just use the coupon code at checkout.

This combo is a $42.99 value!

64 Ounce Ultimate MK2 Growler Pint Glass Set – remember promo code I53B

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Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability. 10.5.23 tag:watchan Announcing: Kegland Spund G2 Spunding Valve!

2 Way MFL CO2 Manifold w/Shutoffs & Check Valves – on sale for… $13.18, HALF OFF

2 Way CO2 Manifold with Integrated Check Valves and MFL Fittings Bundle by Kegconnection,Copper

2 Way CO2 Manifold with Integrated Check Valves and MFL Fittings Bundle

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  • WHAT’S INCLUDED: Each 2-Way CO2 Air Distributor/Manifold comes with integrated check valves, independent shut-offs, and MFL fittings. We also conveniently include two 5/16” barbs/stems and two swivel nuts, which are standard for gas lines in the beer industry. The two curved white washers are included to ensure there is no metal-to-metal contact, which aids in preventing air loss. As your drafts system grows, this manifold system can grow along with it, by simply removing the 1/4" brass plug.
  • INDEPENDENT SHUT-OFFS: The independent shut-offs not only allow you to choose which keg(s) to provide gas to, they also give you the ability to fix, clean, or swap out kegs without depressurizing your entire kegging system.
  • INTEGRATED CHECK VALVES: Each beer line also has a check valve that stops the beer from flowing backward. This eliminates the chance of beer accidentally flowing from one keg to another. Check valves also keep beer from backing up into your CO2 Regulator, as well as from contaminating your gas lines.
  • DOUBLE SEAL GUARANTEE: We use premium Teflon tape, along with NSF-approved TRU-BLU thread sealant (Not Included). This guarantees a superior seal, while still allowing you to remove or reinstall your check valves for any reason. Most competitors use superglue, which doesn’t allow you to disassemble parts for cleaning, repairs, or changes.
  • 5-YEAR WARRANTY: With your purchase comes a 5-year warranty on parts and labor. We will repair or replace this product for the first 5-years, and in most cases will extend the warranty if need be. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products that are made to last. Each manifold is assembled in our Texas warehouse, and our team also takes care of any repairs or replacements. Customer service is our #1 priority. Therefore, please contact us with any questions or issues.

 

Use to pressurize multiple kegs off one co2 regulator. Since this is MFL equipped, it could be easily converted to DuoTight.

4/14 10:30 AM Central: This is on sale for just $13.18. That’s a whopping half off list and the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Pin Lock Kegging System…. $99.95

5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg Kit With CO2 Regulator – Tank Not Included

5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg Kit With CO2 Regulator

  • Reconditioned Class 1 5 gallon pin-lock keg, sanitized, de-labeled, and pressure-checked (CK2-CL1)
  • Dual-gauge high-performance CO2 regulator with 5/16″ barb outlet and check valve to prevent backflow (CO2-REG-516)
  • Barbed pin-lock disconnect for liquid line (PLDLIQB29)
  • Threaded pin-lock disconnect for gas line (PLDGAST277)
  • 5′ of 3/16″ beer line tubing and 4′ of 5/16″ gas line tubing
  • 5/16″ barbed swivels
  • Replacement O-ring kit
  • Picnic faucet and hose clamps

As of this update this combo is selling for just $99.95. This is an OUTSTANDING DEAL.

5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg Kit With CO2 Regulator

Compare at MoreBeer ($204.13!):

That comes out to $204.13. It’s worth noting that these items aren’t necessarily identical and MoreBeer would be free shipping for most, but the point is… this is an outstanding deal!

+ An Outstanding Deal on Pin Locks…

Good used pin locks have been hard to find…  When I started brewing pin locks were cheaper than ball locks, but that has changed. There’s been a real reversal in used keg pricing. Used pin locks have been tough to find in stock, especially at anything close to what I would call a good price. For example, see MoreBeer’s Pin Lock Offering. This is supply related. New pin lock kegs are not coming into the homebrewing market and we’ve finally hit an availability wall.

As of this posting Beverage Elements has these for just $34.95. That’s an outstanding deal! This the kind of price we saw 5+ years ago. Get them while you can!

5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg – Dual Handle – Reconditioned

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800 GPH! Utility Pump by FREESEA – $20.79 w/20% off coupon + Draft Line Cleaning Builds

FREESEA Fountain Submersible Water Pump: 800GPH 45W Adjustable Ultra Quiet Aquarium Pump with 3 Nozzles 10ft High Lift for Small Pond | Fish tank | Waterfall | Outdoor | Hydroponics

FREESEA Fountain Submersible Water Pump: 800GPH 45W Adjustable Ultra Quiet Aquarium Pump with 3 Nozzles 10ft High Lift for Small Pond | Fish tank | Waterfall | Outdoor | Hydroponics

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  • [ Long Life-Span ]: The submersible water pump works steadily for over 25,000 hours due to a 45W high-performance motor. The mini pump for the fountain uses an upgraded ultra-rugged outer shell for long service life, which is durable & reusable
  • [ Adjustable Flow Rate ]: The fountain pump is designed with an adjusting knob, allowing you to get the amount of water pressure you want. The maximal flow rate can be up to 800GPH. The waterfall pump can continually elevate columns of water up to 10ft
  • [ Ultra Quiet Design ]: The aquarium water pump with a reliable and durable motor runs extremely quietly, less than 20 decibels. The pond pump doesn't produce much noise, giving you a quiet environment. It is easy to disassemble and clean without any tools
  • [ Multi-Function ]: The fish tank pump can help you circulate and drain your aquarium, and create a nature world for the fish. An aquarium pump is very suitable for aquariums, ponds, fish tanks, fountains, waterfalls, backyard, garden, hydroponic systems, and many more
  • [ Customer Satisfaction Guarantee ]: Extremely stable operation providing continual water flow; Comes with a 12-month Customer Satisfaction Guarantee; If you have any questions about the water pump you receive, please feel free to contact us. 24 Hour Professional After-sales Service


From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

I use a similar pump (different manufacturer, features and specifications) for a recirculating draft line cleaning setup.  Note that fittings sizes are different on this pump vs the one I use in that build.  Adjust accordingly  Another possible homebrewing application would be to set this up for use a part of a recirculating wort chiller setup.

4/13 7:30 PM Central: This is selling for $25.99.  Apply the 20% off coupon on the product page and the price drops to $20.79 at checkout. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Low stock… Universal Poppets! – 304 Stainless + Food Grade Silicone & RELIABLE O-Ring Replacements

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Universal Poppets via Valuebrew

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

A Valuebrew Exclusive! Stainless Steel Universal Replacement Poppets with our Food Safe Silicone O-Rings.

These work with all standard Ball Lock and Pin Lock homebrew kegs.

Ever wonder what other universal poppet o-rings are made of? Us too, after all this is one of the most high contact o-rings in you draft beer setup. We took matters into our own hands and worked with our suppliers to source a 304 Stainless Steel + Food Grade Silicone option. Stainless steel construction on all the metal parts and premium quality food grade silicone for the o-ring.

Our pledge to you… Let’s face it, the stainless pieces in most universal replacement poppets should last a long, long time. How about the o-rings? Not so much… lost, broken, cracked, off smell. This is where our pledge comes in… we’ll always carry replacement o-rings for these universal poppets. No need to guess what size replacements to buy or completely replace your universal poppets because you don’t have a reliable source for replacements.


 

I use universal style poppets exclusively when rebuilding kegs. Finding the right OEM specific replacement poppets can be a chore. Beyond finding the right part number, these can be prohibitively expensive. Paying $10 to $14, or more, for an OEM poppet isn’t fun. In fact, if you really had to pay that, it may not even make sense to keep the keg.

I’ve long advocated to tossing OEM o-rings immediately. You don’t know what they’re made of, and you can’t get replacements. Replacing them immediately with a known quality o-ring and known part number before trimming to fit means you’ll be using the right materials and have a source for replacements.  See: Universal Poppet Tips & Tricks

Well… finally there’s an option that comes with quality o-rings made from the right materials out of the box!  Beyond that, Valuebrew has pledged to always carry replacement o-rings, so you’ll always have a source when the time comes for replacements.  Available in 5 and 10 packs with the option to add on a pack of replacement o-rings.

  • Valuebrew has struggled to keep somethings in stock at times.
  • These have been out of stock for months at a time.
  • As of this posting stock is low according to the product page.

Universal Poppets

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Hands on Review: KegLand Ball Lock Disconnect With Shank

Kegland is making some great stuff. Really well thought out, innovative and generally well-priced gear. When I see something new from Kegland I’m generally left with one of two responses, 1. I’ve been wanting something like this for a long time or, 2. I would have never thought of this tweak/product, it’s ingenious.

Kegland’s Ball Lock QD with integrated shank is par for the course. A really good idea. I’ll take a closer look at it in this review and also discuss the general idea behind this and similar solutions.

But first, what does a shank adapter do?

Corny Keg Faucet Adapters have been around for a long time. They allow a keg QD to connect to a compatible faucet. An MFL/male flare QD, ball lock or pin lock, connects to the FFL/female flare side of the converter. Basically you’re adding mini shank to your QD. Dandy!

Old style faucet converter and QDThis allows you connect a compatible faucet to a keg QD. No tubing necessary. Really nice for mobile serving and more.

Hands on Review: KegLand Ball Lock With Shank

Kegland’s Ball Lock QD with shank has a standard looking ball lock QD body. Instead of a flare or barb outlet it features and integrated shank and sleeve.


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Buy a Cannular Can and Bottle Filler… Freebie Ends Today+ Hands on Review

Cannular Can and Bottle Filler | WiFi Enabled | RAPT Portal Compatible | Programmable Fill Profiles | Automatic CO2 Purge CAN250

Cannular Can and Bottle Filler

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Automated Filling System: Fill any beverage into any bottle, can, jar, or glass automatically with this internet-connected, RAPT-enabled Cannular Can and Bottle Filler, offering a more sanitary and user-friendly experience than competitors.
Integrated Pinch Valve and Regulator: The pinch valve allows easy removal of the beer line for cleaning, while the integrated regulator eliminates the need for an external regulator, preventing damage from high-pressure gas sources.
OLED Digital Display and WiFi Connectivity: The OLED display simplifies calibration and allows real-time adjustments, while WiFi connectivity to the RAPT.io portal logs usage data and enables remote management of settings and profiles.
Versatile and Multi-Purpose: With adjustable stainless steel tubes and a height range suitable for bottles up to 11.8″ and cans up to 10.6″, this filler can handle still or carbonated beverages, making it ideal for various containers including wine bottles, beer cans, and more.
Low Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Pickup: The filler effectively purges oxygen from the container, ensuring substantially lower dissolved oxygen levels, which enhances the quality and longevity of your beverage.
Fill any beverage into any bottle, can, jar, or glass automatically with this internet-connected, RAPT-enabled, Cannular Can and Bottle Filler. Featuring two adjustable stainless steel tubes, the Cannular Filler will use one to purge oxygen out of the vessel and then use the second one to fill the vessel to a precise level based on an internal pressure sensor.

OLED Digital Display
The OLED display makes calibration super easy. It also enables you to keep track of filling speed, number of cycles/fills, purge time, fill height, and also enables you to make on-the-fly adjustments to your filling requirements so you can conveniently tweak the settings while filling.

Integrated Ball Lock Connectors
The integrated ball lock connectors allow you to quickly attach your beer and gas ball lock disconnects. We recommend the use of the Duotight Ball Lock Quick Disconnects in Gas and Liquid to connect to these inputs and outputs.

Integrated Pinch Valve
The integrated pinch valve is one of the things that makes this unit far superior to other filling machines. The pinch valve enables you to easily remove the beer line for cleaning so the stainless tube, silicone hose, and yellow ball lock cap removes completely and can be put into the dishwasher or cleaned in the sink. The pinch valve is mechanically simple and therefore reliable. It is not subject to small particles like hops getting stuck in the device and eliminates the need for pre-filtration. It simply pinches down on the silicone tube to shut off the flow. This design also enables laminar flow that reduces foaming. The pinch valve improves reliability, makes it easier to operate, and a piece of cake to clean.

Integrated Regulator
Other filling machines require an external regulator that may need to drop the pressure lower than your normal keg dispensing pressure. Unlike these other fillers, this filler has an integrated regulator which saves time and setup costs. This integrated regulator means you will not damage your machine by accidentally connecting it to a high-pressure gas source. You can hook up your gas line without the need for another external regulator or to fool around with your gas supply at all. Just set the integrated regulator once during setup and forget about it.

Multi-Purpose
The long stainless tubes and adjustable height make this device useful for pretty much any bottles up to 11.8″ (30cm) high or cans up to 10.6″ (27cm) high. It can also be used for still or carbonated beverages, so this device is useful for wine bottles, beer cans, champagne, crown seal bottles, and pretty much any other bottle/can/vessel that has a neck opening greater than 0.59″ (15mm). It can also be used for filling glasses, jars, or other vessels.

Fill Profiles
Some other machines require a full calibration to change from one vessel type to another. This machine allows you to pre-save fill profiles depending on what you are doing. Save a filling profile for your 12 oz cans and then save a different filling profile for your 750mL wine bottles. Use our pre-saved presets or alternatively make your own fill profiles with different purge times and fill height. These are also synced with the RAPT.io portal so you can save profiles and share them with friends or deploy them to several other devices.

RAPT.io Connected (via WiFi)
As well as all the features above, this filler connects to your WiFi and keeps track of your Cans Per Minute (CPM), fill speed, and even temperature (if you purchase the external Instant Read Temperature Probe separately). It will log all usage information so you can keep track of how your machine is running or even keep track of your staff to make sure they are cycling the machine at an acceptable rate. The connectivity to the RAPT.io portal will enable you to more easily change settings, update profiles, and keep track of your fill days so you can historically keep track of how your fill day went and which day you processed each batch.

Low DO Pickup
The quality and longevity of your beverage are often defined by how well you keep oxygen off your product. This filler purges the oxygen out of the can and will enable you to get substantially lower dissolved oxygen.

Wall Mounted Design
This type of can and bottle filler has primarily been designed for wall-mounting configuration. This allows you to bring a can or bottle up to the filler from the underside of the unit. To wall mount this unit you can download and print this template.

24V DC Power Supply

KegLand Part Number: KL37785


 

Note that this is a MAP item so it doesn’t typically qualify for discounts or coupons. HOWEVER… MoreBeer has a freebie promo going on right now that does work with this!

Cannular Can and Bottle Filler | WiFi Enabled | RAPT Portal Compatible | Programmable Fill Profiles | Automatic CO2 Purge CAN250

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Trick Your Kegerator Out With Intertap Faucets – Get up to $75 Off + Hands on Review

intertap faucet dealIntertap faucets combine all the benefits of forward sealing faucets but with an unmatched reliability. Most standard beer faucets use a rear sealing design where the beer that is left in the faucet after being shut off must drain through a vent hole. That creates an ideal place for airborne bacteria and yeast to reproduce creating an unsanitary condition. Intertaps seal at the front which keeps bacteria and wild yeast out of the interior of the faucet.

Intertaps are awesome!  Check out my Hands on Review of these great faucets.

Intertap Faucets and Accessories

from MoreBeer…  Intertap faucets combine all the benefits of forward sealing faucets but with an unmatched reliability. Most standard beer faucets use a rear sealing design where the beer that is left in the faucet after being shut off must drain through a vent hole. That creates an ideal place for airborne bacteria and yeast to reproduce creating an unsanitary condition. Intertaps seal at the front which keeps bacteria and wild yeast out of the interior of the faucet.

Intertaps are awesome!  Check out my Hands on Review of these great faucets.

Intertap Faucets and Accessories

Limited Time Deal!

As of this posting, MoreBeer is discounting most things, sitewide by up to $65 based on your order size when you use coupon code SAVEMORE.  Some exclusions apply.  Most items bundle with MoreBeer’s Free Shipping.  Under that promo most orders over $59 ship for free.

Grab the complete details and grab the coupon code  – Brew More Save More at MoreBeer!

NOTE: TECHNICALLY SPEAKING… It’s MoreWine that’s offering the discount, but MoreWine has everything that MoreBeer has. Use coupon code SAVEMORE to get the deal\

This works with Intertap Faucets!

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5 Gallon Reconditioned Pin Lock Kegs… $34.99! Matches Black Friday!

5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg – Dual Handle – Reconditioned

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg

Our reconditioned pin lock homebrew keg is the perfect affordable solution for home brewing and beverage making.  Pin locks are the alternative to the more-common ball lock kegs, and they have some unique features and benefits of their own.

First, the “pin” part refers to the method of attaching the disconnects to the keg posts. Pin lock kegs have (not surprisingly) pins on each post – two on the liquid, one on the gas. These pins hold the disconnects very securely, and because there’s two pins on the liquid side and three on the gas, you’ll never confuse one line for the other. Kinda cool.

Second, pin lock kegs are typically shorter than similarly sized ball locks, making them ideal when space is a little tight.

Finally, they’re cheap! These kegs give great bang for the buck without giving up anything in performance.

So go ahead and do something a little different. Grab a classic 5 gallon pin lock keg or three and stand out in the homebrew crowd. (Oh, and they’re also pretty great for cold brew coffee, nitro coffee, soda, Kombucha tea, and whatever else you’re drinkin’)

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg Features

  • Durable stainless steel construction
  • Dual rubber handles—colors will vary
  • Reconditioned – cleaned, sanitized, de-labled and pressure-checked prior to shipment
  • We replace the keg O-rings as necessary during testing. We still recommend that you keep a spare set on hand at all times, as O-rings sometimes crack in transit and when you clean the keg.
  • Great for homebrew beer, soda, and Kombucha tea, as well as nitro coffee and cold brew coffee

Keg Specifications

  • Keg body of 304 stainless steel
  • Approved by the NSF
  • 9″ diameter x 22″ height. Keg dimensions may vary slightly from wear.

This is a Class 1 keg. That’s the best condition used keg we offer, but please remember the keg is still used and will have some scratches, dents and signs of wear


Good used pin locks have been hard to find…  When I started brewing pin locks were cheaper than ball locks, but that has changed. There’s been a real reversal in used keg pricing. Used pin locks have been tough to find in stock, especially at anything close to what I would call a good price. For example, see MoreBeer’s Pin Lock Offering. This is supply related. New pin lock kegs are not coming into the homebrewing market and we’ve finally hit an availability wall.

These are selling for just $34.95. That’s an outstanding deal! This matches the deal that was offered for Black Friday 2024.

5 Gallon Pin Lock Keg – Dual Handle – Reconditioned

For some pricing clarity, MoreBeer’s $84.99 offering has completely sold out on multiple occasions and just recently did so again. MoreBeer’s included free shipping, but that’s still MUCH more expensive than cornkeg’s current deal

Also at Beverage Elements: Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

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Reconditioned Ball Lock Kegs – now… $46.95

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

5 Gallon Reconditioned Ball Lock Keg – Dual Handle

Our 5 gallon reconditioned ball lock keg, both new and fully reconditioned, are far and away our most popular kegs — and for good reason. Reconditioned kegs are a great way to get the capacity and quality of a true brewer’s keg when you’re just getting started with in-home brewing: you can craft your very own beer, soda, Kombucha tea, cold brew coffee, nitro coffee and more, all at a great, affordable price.

But used kegs are leaky, sticky, and completely beat, right? Not at Beverage Elements. All our used kegs have been reconditioned right here, in house: we clean, sanitize, de-label, and pressure-check each and every one. Even though your reconditioned keg might not be brand new, you’ll never know it. Check out a few of the features and benefits you’ll be getting with this reconditioned ball lock keg.

(Class 1) Keg Features

  • Cleaned, sanitized, de-labeled and pressure-checked
  • Manual pressure relief built into the lid for easy depressurization
  • Durable stainless steel body and dual rubber handles
  • O-rings replaced during pressure check if necessary. Pro Tip: keep a spare set on hand at all times, since O-rings sometimes crack in transit and during keg cleaning
  • True ball lock keg — not converted pin lock
  • Great for homebrew beer, soda, Kombucha tea, nitro coffee, and cold brew coffee

Keg Specifications

  • Keg body of 304 stainless steel
  • Approved by the NSF
  • 8.5″ diameter x 25″ height — dimensions may vary slightly from wear

This is a Class 1 reconditioned ball lock keg. That’s the best condition of our reconditioned kegs — however, it is still used. It may have some scratches, dents, and other signs of use


 

As of this posting Beverage Elements has these for just $46.95. Shipping is an additional charge based on location. No coupon code is required.

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

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Hands on Review: BouncerMD Inline Beer Filter

6/19/2024

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

BouncerMD “Mac Daddy” Inline Filter

As popular as unfiltered beer is right now, there are still a lot of times in the brewing process when you want to filter your in-process beer to some degree. For me, it’s hop trub when transferring from the kettle to the fermentor. Dry hopping can also get you unwanted debris when transferring into your keg. You’ve got process options like whirlpooling or gear additions like bazooka screens for inside your kettle. The Bouncer filter is another option you can add to your toolbox.

Course filter on the left, Fine filter on the right

The Bouncer filter is like a miniature version of a home water filter. There’s a plastic housing that has inlet and outlet ports, and a clear plastic body that holds the stainless mesh filter screen and screws onto the main housing. The filter screen is made of stainless steel and nylon, and comes in two different mesh sizes. The coarse filter is 20 squares per inch (915 microns), and the fine filter is 50 squares per inch (305 microns).

The Bouncer itself also comes in two sizes- Normal and Mac Daddy. The Normal size comes with barbed fittings to hook up your 3/8” ID transfer hose. The Mac Daddy comes with two sets of fittings- one for 3/8” ID hose and the other 1/2″ ID hose so you can select whatever size matches your siphon or brew kettle valve. The larger Mac Daddy filter also gives you 224% more filter surface area than the base model.

The filter unit is rated for temperatures up to 150F. That means it’s good post-chilling, but not suitable for the hot inlet side into a plate chiller for example. Another creative use of the filter is as a Randall to infuse hops or other ingredient flavors into your beer when serving. More on that in my hands on trial below.


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MoreBeer Deal of the Day: ITC-308 Digital Dual Stage Temperature Controller – $32.99 + free ship eligible, limited availability

Inkbird digital dual stage temp controller via MoreBeer.  Dual stage means that the Itc-308 can control both a heating and cooling device.  Alternatively, it can control a heating or a cooling device.  This controller displays in Fahrenheit and Centigrade.  Dual Display shows both measured and set temperature.

Use to control fermentation or kegerator temperatures. This is a great controller.  Check out my Hands on Review

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this is marked down to $32.99 as a MoreBeer Deal of the DayShipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Inkbird Dual Stage Digital Temperature Controller FE640

Deal of the day is valid 4/412/25 only while supplies last

Reader Tip: Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Dual Stage Temp Controller [Kegerator or Fermentation] – $24.50 w/30% off coupon

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Reminder: Time to Clean Beer Lines + DEAL on Ball Lock Jumpers

About this time every month we post a reminder to clean beer lines. This helps if you clean monthly or everything other month.

Clean kegerator lines are a key part of serving delicious beer. Bacteria and mineral build in lines can cause off flavors, quick loss of head, under-carbonated beer due to rapid co2 loss and lack of legs forming on the inside of your beer glass.


Limited Time Deal on Ball Lock Cleaning Jumpers:

Helps you clean multiple lines at the same time…

Valuebrew is offering a pack of two jumpers and 25 replacement o-rings for $32.97. Coupon code JUMP discounts the combo by a whopping 32%.

Double Jumper Special! < note that you must use this link along with coupon code JUMP to get the deal, the standard product will not get you the discount

Valuebrew’s jumper is unique because of the custom color, food grade o-rings and because … it works with both liquid and ball lock jumpers.


How Often Should You Clean Lines?

The Draught Quality Beer Manual says… every two weeks.

That recommendation is for a commercial operation.  What about homebrewers?  We serve far fewer beer on our kegerators, but on the other hand, we can have been on tap and in lines 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.  Considering all of this, my recommendation is every 1 to 2 months.

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TEN x Replacement Gas Keg Dip Tubes – $15.99, $1.60 each + free shipping

Stainless Steel Gas Dip Tube and O-Ring - 10-Pack

Stainless Steel Gas Dip Tube and O-Ring – 10-Pack

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Highlighted Features
  • 1/4in ID stainless steel gas dip tube for Cornelius or Firestone kegs
  • Fits ball or pin-lock kegs
  • Includes rubber O-ring
  • Pack of 10

 

These are intended for the gas out side, but should also work with floating dip tubes.

4/12 2 AM Central: These are selling for just $15.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability can change quickly Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Compare: at MoreBeer – similar, may not be identical

Related: Hands on Review: FLOTit 2.0 Floating Dip Tube w/DFI, Double Filter Inlet!

Replacement O-Rings: Keg Dip Tube O-Rings – Food Safe Silicone

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New Replacement Corny Keg Lid with Stainless Steel PRV… $13.95!

Keg Lid with Built-In Pressure Relief – Pin Lock or Ball Lock

Keg Lid with Built-In Pressure Relief – Pin Lock or Ball Lock

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Highlighted Features
  • REPLACEMENT KEG LID: for ball lock and pin lock kegs
  • PRESSURE RELIEF: Built-in manual pressure relief
  • MODIFY EXISTING PIN LOCK KEG: Add a manual pressure relief to your pin lock keg
  • MODIFY EXISTING BALL LOCK KEG: Refresh your ball lock keg with a brand new lid
  • QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Stainless steel with new O-ring

 

Note from HBF: One difference between Pin Lock and Ball Lock kegs is the type of lids that come with each.  Ball Locks, generally, have a manual PRV valve, while Pin Locks do not.  Ball Lock style lids are, in my opinion, superior because the manual PRV allows you to easily vent your keg as needed.  The good news is that, for standard kegs, the lids are the same size and can be interchanged.  That means you can use a Ball Lock style lid in a Pin Lock Keg.

As of this update these are selling for just $13.95. Shipping is an additional fee. For me… I’m seeing $6.04 shipping, but that may vary based on location. The key thing is that each additional lid ships for less. As an example, if I order 5 lids shipping is $6.19. Just 5 cents more than shipping for a single lid.  Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Stacking Deals on Food Safe Keg O-Rings and Keg Repair Parts

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For a short time, Valuebrew is discounting most of their gear including bulk food grade o-rings (i

Valuebrew offers a lineup of food grade keg replacement o-rings in bulk quantities.  Most offerings are silicone or EPDM with one Buna-N option.  Everything they carry is food grade, more info below.  They have some unique offerings like bulk pin lock size post o-rings, replacement universal poppet o-rings, bulk internal QD o-rings and color coded Blue and Green post o-rings

Some of these offerings are detailed in our Keg Rebuild How-To

Save  an EXTRA 15% when you spend $30 or more on select items at Valuebrew.  This stacks on top of existing discounts. Includes…

Use coupon code VBDEAL with an order of $30 or more to get the deal

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More about food safe materials:

For whatever reason, it’s difficult to find food safe keg o-rings.  Maybe some of the o-rings that are available are food safe, but very few are actually labeled as such.

The fact is we’re putting beer (food) in our kegs and we should be using food safe materials whenever we can.  More Info: Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings

Featured in Our Keg Rebuild Post!


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2 x Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumpers + Replacement O-Rings – Works with Liquid AND Gas… Save 32%

Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumper via Valuebrew

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

A Valuebrew Exclusive! Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumper with our Food Safe Silicone O-Rings.

Use to connect multiple Ball Lock keg lines without disassembling. This allows you to clean more quickly and easily and allows you to clean QDs along with draft lines.

Works with BOTH liquid and gas posts. This allows you to jump from liquid to gas to do things like purging a keg from top to bottom using the liquid out post.

Note that o-ring color may vary, but you’ll always receive our food grade, silicone ball lock o-rings. Most likely, you’ll receive the pictured custom blue o-rings but we may substitute if we run out of stock. For gas QD connections, we recommend only short term connections as we cannot guarantee a leak free connection. Pictured QDs are not included.


 

Stainless steel ball lock jumper from Valuebrew. This works with both gas and liquid QDs. That means you can jump from keg line to keg line for cleaning and also hook up to the liquid side of your keg to purge with CO2 from the top to the bottom.

These also feature Valuebrew’s Food Grade Silicone Post O-Rings. Blue are pictured, but color can vary.

Valuebrew has generally struggled keeping things in stock and they’ve… specifically struggled to keep these in stock. As of this posting, these are in stock and on sale. Beyond the discounted price, you can add a second jumper on for even less.

Valuebrew is offering a pack of two jumpers and 25 replacement o-rings for $32.97. Coupon code JUMP discounts the combo by a whopping 32%.

Double Jumper Special! < note that you must use this link along with coupon code JUMP to get the deal, the standard product will not get you the discount

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Hands on Review!

Hands on Review: Valuebrew Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumpers – Works with Liquid AND Gas

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FOUR x Chalkboard Beer Tap Handle – Includes Spot For Your Logo – $28.99… $7.25 each, Best Price!

4 Pcs Wooden Chalkboard Beer Tap Handle for Kegerator with Changeable Logo and 4 Pen for Bar Restaurant Wedding Brewery Craft Display Beer Lovers Homebrew (Brown)

4 Pcs Wooden Chalkboard Beer Tap Handle for Kegerator with Changeable Logo and 4 Pen for Bar Restaurant Wedding Brewery Craft Display Beer Lovers Homebrew (Brown)

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  • Beer Tap Handles Set: after receiving feedback from customers, we immediately optimized to 3/8"-16 thread insert at the bottom; You will receive 4 pieces of chalkboard beer tap handles for kegerator, 30 pieces of replaceable round chalkboard papers, 4 pieces of erasable pens, enough to meet your daily use needs and replacement requirements
  • Universal Fit: tap handle with 3/8"-16 thread insert, which fits standard taps in the USA, applicable for kegerators, keezers, craft brewery, bars, pubs, coffee shops, restaurants, home brewers, soda, wine, and other beverages from kegs, classical look easily matched to most occasions
  • Changeable Logo Beer Tap Handle: create your own custom logos and insert them behind the clear acrylic plate of the tap handles for kegerator, the beer tap handle can help you record useful information such as date, time, name of the beer, you can easily record and update information with the included erasable pen
  • Product Specifications: keg tap handle is mainly made of solid wood, wear resistant, reusable, measuring approx. 7.8 x 2.8 inches, easy to install, smooth writing, offering you a good using experience
  • Charming Gift Options: beer tap handles for kegerator will be loved by beer lovers, brewery owners, home brewers, and they can be applied as chic gifts on birthday, Valentine's Day, anniversary, engagement party, housewarming and so on

 

These have a circular section at the top where you can put your own logo or design and a chalkboard section at the bottom for the beer name/style. Includes chalk markers.

4/11  7 PM Central: These are selling for just $28.99 or about $7.25 each. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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The Most Difficult Spot to Check for CO2 Leaks

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Updated: April 10, 2025

If you’ve found this article odds are pretty good you’re having trouble tracking down a pesky leaks.


Check for CO2 Leaks

First things first, if you haven’t already used traditional methods to try to track down your leak, check out my resources on the topic.

The Most Difficult Spot to Check for CO2 Leaks…

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