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Black Friday Deal on Italian Made AEB Kegs!

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AEB has been manufacturing stainless steel drums, tanks and… kegs in their facility in Andalo Valtellino, Italy for over 30 years.

AEB leans hard into their Italian roots… “THE MADE IN ITALY IS OUR IDENTITY” can be seen plastered on their website in all caps. If I were to take a read on homebrewing, my read is that the general sentiment is that AEB kegs are among the highest quality kegs available to homebrewers. Just a guess and certainly a generalization.

In my opinion AEB makes the highest quality ball lock kegs currently available. See my in depth hands on review for lots more info.

Black Friday DEAL!

Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale is on!  The sale features some epic prices that look a whole like deals we’d see 5 or 10 years ago.

Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale

The sale includes discounts on nearly every AEB offering – 2.5, 3 and 5 gallon options in both double and single handle configurations

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Hands on Review: Kegland DuoTight Ball Lock QDs + Limited Time BLACK FRIDAY Deal

Updated: November 27, 2024

Kegland’s DuoTight Fittings are designed to work with EVABarrier Double Wall Tubing.  They offer quick, reliable connections, easy implementation, a variety of fitting options and feature amazing versatility.  They’re also, generally speaking, very well priced.  DuoTights are push to connect fittings and require no tubing clamps.

DuoTights are… awesome.  Check out my extensive Hands on Review

When DuoTights first came out, the solution for connecting kegs to EVABarrier was using an MFL QD + DuoTight Flare fitting. That works just fine and is still the only option available to pin lock keg users.

Ball Lock keg users now have a native DuoTight option. Here’s a hands on look!

Limited Time Deal… MoreBeer Black Friday Sale!

MoreBeer is running daily category Black Friday Discounts. Today it’s a whopping 25% off DuoTight accessories and fittings. As far as I can recall this is easily the biggest discount I’ve seen on DuoTights!

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Complete Selection: DuoTights at MoreBeer

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Save on Custom Color Coded Post O-Rings “Blue for Beer, Green for Gas” via Valuebrew’s Black Friday Sale

Keg Post O-Rings - Food Safe Silicone - in BLUE

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

Custom Colors!

Valuebrew carries two color schemes to color keg posts. Doing this allows you to quickly identify keg posts. Gray and Black match standard keg QD colors. Blue and Green are meant to be remembered by “Blue for Beer” and “Green for Gas”. All options are made from FDA rated silicone. Since they work equally well on gas and liquid posts you can also mix and match to come up with your own color coding standard.

Valuebrew Black Friday Sale!

For a short time Valuebrew is discounting select gear by a whopping 17% when you place an order of $50 or more.

This sale is the largest % off sale they’ve ever offered and beats all previous Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals they’ve run. This STACKS with existing (non-coupon) discounts!

Valuebrew Black Friday Sale!

Use coupon code blackfriday with a qualifying order of $100 or more to get the deal

Reader Feedback!

Thanks to John for the feedback via Facebook!  Connect with HBF on Facebook & More

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

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Northern Brewer Keg Flash Sale

Brand New 5 Gallon Gallon Ball Lock Kegs from Northern Brewer and their vanity brand websites Adventures in Homebrewing, Austin Homebrew Supply and Midwest Brewing

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Today 11/27/2024 Northern Brewer is discounting these kegs by 29%. Link below.

OR, Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale = MUCH Better Deal

Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale is on!  The sale features some epic prices that look a whole like deals we’d see 5 or 10 years ago.

Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale

That includes Italian made AEB kegs (IMO… the highest quality out there) for almost the same cost and odds are very good shipping will be much less at Bev Elements.

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Valuebrew’s Black Friday Sale! Save on Food Grade Keg O-Rings, Repair Parts & More

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

Valuebrew Black Friday Sale!

For a short time Valuebrew is discounting select gear by a whopping 17% when you place an order of $50 or more.

This sale is the largest % off sale they’ve ever offered and beats all previous Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals they’ve run. This STACKS with existing (non-coupon) discounts!

Valuebrew Black Friday Sale!

Use coupon code blackfriday with a qualifying order of $100 or more to get the deal

Reader Feedback!

Thanks to John for the feedback via Facebook!  Connect with HBF on Facebook & More

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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Reconditioned Ball Lock Kegs for… $42.95 Black Friday Sale! BEATS 2017 Pricing

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 $42.95. That’s an outstanding deal! For some pricing clarity, we featured these kegs back in March of 2017. At that time they were MORE. $49.90 each and you had to buy a two pack to get that price.

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

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Razorri 128 Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Growler + CO2 Regulator and Faucet – $103.99 on Black Friday Deals, Save 35%

Razorri 128oz Stainless Steel Beer Growler, Double-Wall Vacuum Insulated Carbonated Keg with Professional Bar Tap and Pressurized CO2 Regulator, 1 Gallon, Ocean Blue

Razorri 128oz Stainless Steel Beer Growler, Double-Wall Vacuum Insulated Carbonated Keg with Professional Bar Tap and Pressurized CO2 Regulator, 1 Gallon

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Highlighted Features
  • Professional Tap: The 128oz keg features an adjustable bar dispenser tap, which can be locked up for safe traveling and loosen to unlock for enjoying happy cups.
  • 30psi Carbonation Cap: Single-stage CO2 regulator allows you to insert a 3/8" Threaded 16g CO2 Cylinder (not included) and dial the knob to increase or decrease between 0 to 30 psi.
  • Fresh and Cold: Double-wall vacuum-insulated design for a long time fresh, keep the homebrew, draft and craft beer beverage icy up to 24 hours or hot up to 12 hours.
  • On-the-go: The top lid features a convenient carry handle, making it easy to take your homebrew or bar-serve beer with you on Camping, Hiking, BBQ Party, Fishing Trip.
  • Solid Exterior: Giftable in an attractive stylish ocean blue powder-coated finish, attractive good looking and extra protection from dents and scratches.
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11/26 1:45 PM Central: This is on sale for $103.99 as part of Amazon’s Black Friday Sale! Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Valuebrew’s Black Friday Sale!

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

Valuebrew Black Friday Sale!

For a short time Valuebrew is discounting select gear by a whopping 17% when you place an order of $50 or more.

This sale is the largest % off sale they’ve ever offered and beats all previous Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals they’ve run. This STACKS with existing (non-coupon) discounts!

Valuebrew Black Friday Sale!

Use coupon code blackfriday with a qualifying order of $100 or more to get the deal

Reader Feedback!

Thanks to John for the feedback via Facebook!  Connect with HBF on Facebook & More

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!


Also: Kegerator Tips & Gear | Keg Repair Part #s | Recent Keg Finds

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Valuebrew’s Black Friday Sale!

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

Valuebrew Black Friday Sale!

For a short time Valuebrew is discounting select gear by a whopping 17% when you place an order of $50 or more.

This sale is the largest % off sale they’ve ever offered and beats all previous Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals they’ve run. This STACKS with existing (non-coupon) discounts!

Valuebrew Black Friday Sale!

Use coupon code blackfriday with a qualifying order of $100 or more to get the deal

Reader Feedback!

Thanks to John for the feedback via Facebook!  Connect with HBF on Facebook & More

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!


Also: Kegerator Tips & Gear | Keg Repair Part #s | Recent Keg Finds

Our Top Draft Resources!

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Kegland Oxebar Mono 1 Gallon Kegs – on sale for… $7.64!

From MoreBeer:

KegLand’s Oxebar Mono PET Kegs make kegging easy and affordable! These kegs come in various sizes (1, 2 and 5 Gallon) to cater to every brewing requirement. Featuring a lightweight design, they prioritize convenience, durability, and versatility for all your kegged beverages.

Oxebar Kegs at MoreBeer

Blowout Sale!

MoreBeer has a massive early holiday sale going on as of this posting. Over 100 products are discounted. Check sale page for selection and availability.

MoreBeer Blowout Sale!

1 Gallon Oxebar kegs B285 are included in the mix and on sale for just $7.64. They also qualify for free shipping!

Also: Oxebar at William’s Brewing

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Hands on Review: AMCYL Ball Lock Kegs! + Limited Time Black Friday DEAL

Updated: November 24, 2024

AMCYL manufacturers compressed gas cylinders, kegs and brewing equipment.

According to AMCYL, as of this posting, their kegs are made of food grade 304 stainless and are NSF approved. They produce both sanke and ball lock style kegs. Their ball lock kegs are available in 2.5, 3 and 5 gallon sizes and come in single and double handle versions. This is a hands on look at the double rubber handle 5 gallon keg.

Limited Time Black Friday Deal!

Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale is on!  The sale features some epic prices that look a whole like deals we’d see 5 or 10 years ago.

Reconditioned kegs start out at just $42.95 while brand new kegs start at just $69.95.

Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale

Hands on Review AMCYL Ball Lock Kegs

Here’s the box. This particular keg is showing as part # CK-N5-DRH-INX. Capacity 5 Gallons. Made in India.A look at the seam side of the keg. Generally speaking the body of a keg is cut from a sheet of stainless steel. A rectangle is bent into a cylinder and then welded. This vertical line is that weld.Close up of the T, where the vortical weld meets the top most weld.Top down view

Single Handle vs Double Handle: There are two main styles of keg handles – double rubber handles and single strap handles. I prefer double handles because… you’ve got two handles 🙂 and, more importantly, the even top means you can invert a keg to drain or dry and potentially stack kegs. Single strap handle kegs are tougher to invert, but they’re also generally a little less expensive.

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New 5 Gallon Ball Lock AMCYL Keg with Dual Rubber Handle
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Black Friday Sale… Brand new kegs from $69.95!

Beverage Elements Black Friday Sale is on!  The sale features some epic prices that look a whole like deals we’d see 5 or 10 years ago.

Reconditioned kegs start out at just $42.95 while brand new kegs start at just $69.95.

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Hands on Review: Torpedo Ball Lock Kegs from MoreBeer + Black Friday Deal Live Now!

Updated: November 16, 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.

MoreBeer 6-Gallon Torpedo Keg

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Sometimes ideas come along that seem so obvious in hindsight. Every fermentor I have is 7+ gallons. I like that because it gives me plenty of headroom for krausen from active fermentation. It also allows me to brew a bigger batch in the event I have a lot of dry hopping. But with the bigger fermentors, I will frequently have leftover beer after transferring to the keg. Not a lot, and not always, but it just feels wrong to leave that beer behind. So the 6-gallon keg is a logical fit for me.

Limited Time Deal!

MoreBeer has a massive early holiday sale going on as of this posting. Over 100 products are discounted. Check sale page for selection and availability.

MoreBeer Blowout Sale!

Select Torpedo Kegs are included in the mix!

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Torpedo Keg is a brand name of a series of ball lock kegs. They use the same size lid and follow the same standard of ball lock posts. But unlike Corny kegs that have rubber bottoms and tops, Torpedo kegs are made completely of stainless steel. The top/handle portion of the keg is taller, specifically to let you stack kegs on top of each other while still having gas and beer lines connected to the keg. There is also a Slimline version which has a slightly narrower diameter in exchange for a taller height. The 6-Gallon torpedo keg has a 9.125” diameter, and is 27.25” tall. In comparison, the standard ball lock Corny keg has an 8.375” diameter and 24.75” height. Although comparing these heights on paper can be deceiving since the Torpedo keg’s tall handles cover the height of attached ball lock fittings as well (additional 1.5” measured with my DuoTight fittings).

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Valuebrew Taking Orders Again… O-Rings in Food Safe Silicone, Ball Lock Jumpers, Universal Poppets & More

Universal Poppet Replacement O-Rings - Food Safe Silicone

Valuebrew offers a lineup of food grade keg replacement o-rings in bulk quantities.  Choose from silicone, buna-n and even EPDM.  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 featured in our Keg Rebuild How-To

They’ve also recently introduced ball lock jumpers and universal poppets (equipped with their food grade silicone poppets.

  • Valuebrew has struggled with availability on some of their options.
  • For the last several days they haven’t been accepting new orders. Talking with them they periodically do this to be able to keep up with fulfilling orders.
  • They must be caught back up because they’re accepting orders again.
  • If you were one that tried to place and order and couldn’t, here you go…

Complete Lineup; Food Safe Keg O-Rings – ball lock jumpers and universal poppets

Universal Poppet Tips & Tricks…

One of my tips is to immediately replace OEM o-rings…

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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

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What’s The Difference? Comparing AEB and AMCYL Ball Lock Kegs!

AEB and AMCYL manufacturer ball lock kegs, also called soda pre-mix tanks. Homebrewers use these for beer, cider and seltzer. Coffee shops use them for cold brew, Kombucha makers use them for kombucha and on and on.

A common question I see, or directly hear, is… what’s the difference between AMCYL and AEB?  It’s a great question. Both make new ball lock kegs, both go by abbreviated company names and both start with…. A.  Maybe they’re the same? This write up aims to answer the question and will give you a complete run down of what’s the same and what’s different.

Hands on Reviews of Both:

This post will give an overview of each keg with comparisons. If you want a deep dive into either one, I have in depth hands on reviews of both kegs.

AEB vs AMCYL Kegs, Compared…

Important Note: In this comparison, when two kegs are pictured, AEB kegs will always be on the left an AMCYL kegs will be on the right.

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Two Pack Sale! New AMCYL Ball Lock Kegs… $69.48 per keg! + Hands on Review

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For a limited time Beverage Elements is discounting select two pack AMCYL offerings. They’re offering some outstanding deals!

Complete Selection: AMCYL Kegs at Beverage Elements

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Check out My In Depth Hands on Review of AMCYL Kegs!

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Floating Dip Tube + Filter Screen – $16.99 + free prime ship & my explanation of how these work

304 Stainless Home Brew Beer Keg FermZilla Liquid Floating Dip Tube Filter Fit Ball Lock & Pin Lock corny Keg SS Ball Float 80CM Silicone Dip Tube

304 Stainless Home Brew Beer Keg FermZilla Liquid Floating Dip Tube Filter Fit Ball Lock & Pin Lock corny Keg SS Ball Float 80CM Silicone Dip Tube

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  • For the beverage out，you’ll have a silicone dip tube with stainless steel float, allowing you to always draw from the clearest beer at the top of the tank.
  • 5/16″Silicone Dip,you can connect your faucet/sampling valve or other devices.
  • The silicone dip tube is 80CM long. It will work perfectly as is for the 55L FermZilla. For the 27L model we recommend cutting the dip tube shorter to remove unwanted slack.
  • WIDE USE,if you want draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank.
  • Made of 304SS This floating dip tube allowing you to draw the clearest beer first from the top of the beer kegs

 

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My explanation of how this works…

When we carbonate a keg, pressure is being applied to the keg from the top, via the head space. Beer at the top carbonates first. That carbonation works it’s way down the keg. I’m sure there’s also some movement in the keg that helps to mix things up and distribute carbonation. But just sitting there, I think that mixing is a slow process. However it all works, practically speaking, the beer at the top carbonates more quickly compared to the beer at the bottom. This allows you to serve from the top accessing the more carbonated portion of the keg. It’s also a benefit for clarity because trub settles out heading downward. You can see this stratification in a glass carboy. As the beer starts to clear, the top clears first. I don’t think if this is exactly accurate, but I picture carbonation happening with the same sort of stratification until the beer reaches equilibrium and is equally carbonated throughout.

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5 Gallon Ball Lock Kegging System w/Tank… $139.95, Get the tank for free!

Keg Kit for Homebrew Includes Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg Recertified 7 lb. CO2 Cylinder Regulator and All Accessories

5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg Kit With 7 lb. CO2 Cylinder And Regulator

This complete keg kit with 7 lb CO2 Cylinder is a great homebrew kegging kit that features a 5-gallon ball lock keg and an up-sized 7 lb CO2 cylinder in place of the usual 5 lb version. More CO2, less cylinder filling, more drinking.

This NSF-approved food-safe kegerator kit includes:

  • Reconditioned steel 7 lb. CO2 tank with new CGA320 brass valve (CYL-7.0-S-CO2-R)
  • Reconditioned Class 1 5 gallon ball-lock keg (CK1-CL1)
  • Dual-gauge high-performance CO2 regulator with 5/16″ barb outlet and check valve (CO2-REG-516)
  • Gas line threaded ball lock disconnect (BLDGAST77)
  • Liquid line barbed ball lock disconnect (BLDLIQB299)
  • 5′ of 3/16″ beer line tubing and 4′ of 5/16″ gas line tubing
  • Barbed 5/16″ swivels
  • Replacement O-ring kit
  • Picnic faucet and hose clamps

As of this update this combo is on sale for just $139.95. This is an OUTSTANDING DEAL.

For some pricing clarity, this is the same price as a setup that does not include a tank. That’s like getting the tank for free.

5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg Kit With 7 lb. CO2 Cylinder And Regulator

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Ball Lock Gas QD, MFL – with CHECK VALVE – Handy for DuoTight Installs – now $8.99

Ball Lock Gas Disconnect MFL with Check Valve for Homebrewing

Ball Lock Disconnect with Check Valve Corny Keg Gas Disconnect Check Valve mfl 1/4 for Home Brewing Cornelius Keg by PERA

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  • 1.The Ball Lock Gas Disconnect has an internal Check Valve, will allow Gas into a Keg, while preventing Beer from seeping out;
  • 2.The Gas Disconnect with Check Valve usually connect 5/16" Swivel Nut, it works as the normal Gas Ball Lock Disconnect and add a liquid no return;
  • 3.Use: The Check Valve Gas Disconnect is for most Cornelius Keg, Pepsi Keg, and 7-UP tanks;
  • 4.Guarantee: Quality Guarantee, any problem for Ball Lock Gas Disconnect with Check Valve, Money Back or Replacement free.
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This ball lock QD has an integrated check valve.  This keeps beer from backflowing into your gas lines.  That’s handy in any installation, but I specifically recommend this style of gas QD for DuoTight Installations as they allow you to skip inline check fittings and really clean up your setup.  See my DuoTight Review for more on that.

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Reconditioned Ball Lock Kegs for… $42.95

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 $42.95. That’s an outstanding deal! For some pricing clarity, we featured these kegs back in March of 2017. At that time they were MORE. $49.90 each and you had to buy a two pack to get that price.

Reconditioned 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg with Dual Handles

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