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Hands on Review: Kegland DuoTight Ball Lock QDs + Limited Time DEAL Ends Tonight

Updated: March 8, 2025

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!

duotight fittings

  • DuoTight Fittings are awesome: Easy to use push to connect fittings compatible with EVABarrier lined tubing.  Clamp-less installation and reconfiguration.
  • Lots of options mean the DuoTight system is flexible and full featured.’
  • Check out my extensive Hands on Review
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items

William’s Brewing is discounting DuoTights by 15%. Applies to all options.

Use coupon code DUO15 to get the deal!

Kegland DuoTight Fittings and Accessories!

Check Current Price & Availability, Review Continues Below:

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Valuebrew Blowout Sale!

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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 Blowout Sale!

For a short time Valuebrew is discounting select gear by a whopping 17% when you place an order of $100 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 Blowout Sale!

Use coupon code blowoutsale with a qualifying order of $100 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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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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Hands on Review: Kegland DuoTight Ball Lock QDs + Limited Time DEAL

Updated: March 8, 2025

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!

duotight fittings

  • DuoTight Fittings are awesome: Easy to use push to connect fittings compatible with EVABarrier lined tubing.  Clamp-less installation and reconfiguration.
  • Lots of options mean the DuoTight system is flexible and full featured.’
  • Check out my extensive Hands on Review
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items

William’s Brewing is discounting DuoTights by 15%. Applies to all options.

Use coupon code DUO15 to get the deal!

Kegland DuoTight Fittings and Accessories!

Check Current Price & Availability, Review Continues Below:

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William’s Brewing

Related: DuoTight Keg Faucet

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Announcing: Torpedo OG Ball Lock Kegs!

Torpedo OG Kegs from MoreBeer!

Say goodbye to mystery gunk and hello to gleaming, brand-new freshness! We’re thrilled to introduce Torpedo OG Classic Ball Lock Kegs – the ultimate upgrade for your homebrew setup.

Why You’ll LOVE the OG Classic

  • Brand Spankin’ New: Start fresh. No more questionable origins!
  • Easy Handling: Dual rubber handles for easy lifting and stacking.
  • Floor-Friendly: Rubber base protects your floors and kegerator.
  • Built to Last: Premium 304 stainless steel, FSSC 22000 Certified.

These kegs are pristine and ready to roll (or should we say, pour). Imagine the satisfying gleam of stainless steel, and the pure, unadulterated taste of your brew. That’s the Torpedo OG experience.

Torpedo Keg | OG Classic Ball Lock Keg | Double Rubber Corny Keg | 5 gal. KEG456

Torpedo Keg | OG Classic Ball Lock Keg | Double Rubber Corny Keg | 2.5 gal. KEG457

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8 x MFL Ball Lock Quick Disconnects by LUCKEG, 4 liquid, 4 gas – $13.99… $1.75 each

Cornelius Keg Ball Lock Disconnect - LUCKEG Brand Include Gas MFL Ball Lock Disconnect, Liquid MFL Ball Lock Disconnect for Homebrewing

Cornelius Keg Ball Lock Disconnect – LUCKEG Brand Include Gas MFL Ball Lock Disconnect, Liquid MFL Ball Lock Disconnect for Homebrewing

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Highlighted Features
  • 1.Include: Ball Lock Gas Disconnect MFL 1/4 (PACK of 4), Ball Lock Liquid Disconnect MFL 1/4 (PACK of 4);
  • 2.Material: Food Grade Plastic Material for Ball Lock Quick Disconnect Body and Stainless Steel Material for Flare Thread Part;
  • 3.Easy Connect: The Ball Lock Disconnect MFL is nice for Quick changing Lines or adding other equipment without cutting the Beer Line or Gas Line;
  • 4.Widely Use: The Ball Lock Gas Disconnect is usually connect Keg Charger, and the Ball Lock Liquid Disconnect is usually Connect Beer Faucet Adapter; The most widely use is connect Swivel Nuts and then Connect Beer Gas Line;
  • 5.Guarantee: Quality Guarantee, any problem for Ball Lock Disconnect MFL Sets, Money Back or Replacement free.
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Related: Rebuilding & Reconditioning Homebrew Kegs!

3/6 6 PM Central: These are selling for just $13.99. 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

Cornelius Keg Ball Lock Disconnect – LUCKEG Brand Include Gas MFL Ball Lock Disconnect, Liquid MFL Ball Lock Disconnect for Homebrewing – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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2 Sets x Replacement Ball Lock Keg Posts – $14.95… $7.48 per set, best price

MRbrew 2 Pair Ball Lock Keg Post, Stainless 304 Homebrew 19/32’’-18 Co2 Gas kegerator Beer Liquid Cornelius Corny Poppet Spring Spare Sealing O-ring Keg Posts Kit for Brewing Quick Disconnect Fitting

MRbrew 2 Pair Ball Lock Keg Post, Stainless 304 Homebrew 19/32’’-18 Co2 Gas kegerator Beer Liquid Cornelius Corny Poppet Spring Spare Sealing O-ring Keg Posts Kit for Brewing Quick Disconnect Fitting

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Highlighted Features
  • No Leaks and Powerful Keg Application Kit: MRbrew ball lock keg posts come with quality sealing gasket o-rings and are designed with standard thread size to prevent leaks on connection between beer keg and keg post. perfect for most cornelius keg, corny keg. suitable for beer, soda, and other beverages dispensing, enjoy your craft beer on the go or on travel! please note that this is not suitable for pin lock beer keg.
  • Universal Standard Thread Size for Connecting Ball Lock Keg Fittings: The 19/32-18 thread of ball lock keg gas liquid post kit is cut well, is compatible with most ball lock keg disconnects, ball lock keg post with etches is used on the “in” port of corny keg to connect gas ball lock disconnect, ball lock keg post without etches is used on the “out” port of cornelius keg to connect beer ball lock disconnect, allows more options of extra functions and possibilities for your kegging system!
  • Perfect Homebrew Kegging Replacement Kit: The ball keg gas liquid poppets posts need replacing much often during the brewing process, 2 pairs of gas beer ball lock keg posts include 2 ball lock gas posts, 2 ball lock liquid posts, 4 keg post springs, 4 keg post poppets, 8 keg post poppets sealing orings, 8 ball lock keg post gaskets, enough and complete brewing gadget parts will solve your replacement problem easily.
  • Durable High-End Stainless Keg Post, Your Long-Lasting Use Choice: MRbrew cornelius gas ball lock keg post poppet spring are made of stainless, no burr, which has bright surface and great oxidation resistance, is not easy to get rust, makes cleaning easy. kegerator sealing o-ring is made of quality silicone and rubber, we also provide replacement O-rings, healthy material will not bring any odors to you carbonation beer, MRbrew brewing tools makes your beer brewing more economy!
  • Wide Application: ball lock keg post springs features great elasticity force to help keg post connect to ball lock keg tightly and prevent leaking perfectly from the connection between beer keg and keg post during your brewing process. you can connect ball lock keg post kit to ball lock keg fittings to use for kegerator keg beer tap, mini keg co2 regulator, co2 gas tubing beer line, mini keg growler kit to dispense juice, kombucha and other various carbonation beverages.
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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.

 

This set appears to include Universal Poppets – check out our Tips on Installing and Adjusting Universal Poppets

3/4 3 PM Central: These are selling for $14.95. That’s 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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Fun with Carbonation Caps! + Limited Time DEAL

Carbonation caps are available in a number of styles and materials from various manufacturers. These are generally designed to thread into standard 1L and 2L PET bottles.

Limited Time DEAL – William’s Brewing Gas Distribution Parts Sale

  • For a limited time William’s Brewing is discounting their entire lineup so gas distribution parts by 15%. This includes manifolds, carbonation caps, tees, and lots more.
  • No coupon code required, add to your cart to see discount.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

The lineup includes multiple carbonation cap and tee offerings

Gas Distribution Parts

Sourcing a Carbonation Cap

FERRODAY Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap Forced Carbonation PET Bottle Filling 5/16 Barb CO2 Coupling to Carbonate Soda Beer Stainless Steel PET Bottle Carbonation Cap + O-ring + GasketWorks with both liquid and gas (double check current specs to confirm) – Ferroday Stainless Carbonation Cap Counter Pressure Bottle Filling With 5/16″ Barb – Hands on Review

Tee Fittings

These caps along with tee fittings have proven to be very flexible. Here are some application ideas…

PET Bottles as Growlers:

Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew.  Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport.  This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.

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Ends Today: Kegland Kegs from $93.84 Shipped! (LESS than used kegs elsewhere)

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Brand 5 gallon Kegland corny keg from MoreBeer

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

Ditch the bottles and start kegging today! Save time, reduce the risk of infection and get all those bottles out of the kitchen for good!

Brand new 5 gallon Kegland kegs offer convenience, security and insurance when compared to used or reconditioned kegs. There’s no need to replace gaskets or other parts, no need to trust that someone else did a good job with reconditioning, and no possibility of residual flavor or aromas getting into your beer!

Features:

  • Ball lock
  • 130 PSI Operating Pressure
  • 5 Gallon (19 L) Capacity
  • Dry Hop Tab Welded into Lid
  • 304 Stainless Steel

Dimensions:

  • Height: 24.75 in.
  • Diameter: 8.375 in.

 

These are great kegs! Check out my a Hands on Review!

Up to $65 Off, Depending On Order Size

morebeer.com dealAs 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!

Buy 2 Kegs, Save $25, Buy 3, Save $45, Buy 4 Save $65

So, per keg pricing is $97.49 when you buy 2, $94.99 when you buy 3 and $93.84 when you buy 4

Hands on Review: Kegland Ball Lock Kegs!

An Illustration of why this is such a great deal! LESS than a used keg when you factor in shipping

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Ends Soon: Kegland Kegs from $93.84 Shipped! (LESS than used kegs elsewhere)

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Brand 5 gallon Kegland corny keg from MoreBeer

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

Ditch the bottles and start kegging today! Save time, reduce the risk of infection and get all those bottles out of the kitchen for good!

Brand new 5 gallon Kegland kegs offer convenience, security and insurance when compared to used or reconditioned kegs. There’s no need to replace gaskets or other parts, no need to trust that someone else did a good job with reconditioning, and no possibility of residual flavor or aromas getting into your beer!

Features:

  • Ball lock
  • 130 PSI Operating Pressure
  • 5 Gallon (19 L) Capacity
  • Dry Hop Tab Welded into Lid
  • 304 Stainless Steel

Dimensions:

  • Height: 24.75 in.
  • Diameter: 8.375 in.

 

These are great kegs! Check out my a Hands on Review!

Up to $65 Off, Depending On Order Size

morebeer.com dealAs 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!

Buy 2 Kegs, Save $25, Buy 3, Save $45, Buy 4 Save $65

So, per keg pricing is $97.49 when you buy 2, $94.99 when you buy 3 and $93.84 when you buy 4

Hands on Review: Kegland Ball Lock Kegs!

An Illustration of why this is such a great deal! LESS than a used keg when you factor in shipping

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Floating Dip Tube… $13.50 + free prime ship & my explanation of how these work

MRbrew Beer Floating Ball Silicone Dip Tube Kit, Get the Clearest Beer, Stainless Homebrew FermZilla Cornelius Corny Pin Lock Ball Lock Keg Fermenter Clean Beer Float Ball Extractor 31'' Silicone Hose

MRbrew Beer Floating Ball Silicone Dip Tube Kit, Get the Clearest Beer, Stainless Homebrew FermZilla Cornelius Corny Pin Lock Ball Lock Keg Fermenter Clean Beer Float Ball Extractor 31” Silicone Hose

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Highlighted Features
  • Clear Beer from the First Pour to the Last Half Glass: this beer floating ball dip tube kit comes with a floating ball and silicone hose, the silicone hose will always get the clearest beer out from beverage water surface inside beer keg thanks to the buoyancy created by the stainless floating ball, do not need to worry about picking up yeast, trub like the traditional long stainless liquid dip tube does, floating dip tubes are a must-have for fermenting and serving from a corny keg.
  • Keep the End of Tube Submerged: the metal tip of beverage intake is weighted enough to keep floating ball beer tubing submerged in beer, will not rise above the beer surface and will not let you get a blast of foam and gas. do not need to wear glove and open the keg to reposition and get the beer dip tube submerged again, which will prevent beer from exposing to air. suggest cut the silicone hose length to 2-3 cm far from keg bottom to keep tubing submerged and leave trub inside keg effectively.
  • Pre-assembled Floating Ball Improves Extracting Efficiency: perfect for using in corny keg, cornelius keg and fermenter, you need to cut the length of silicone hose to fit beer kegs with different depths, suggest cut your own beer keg long stainless liquid dip tube with tools to get a good effect if necessary. the metal ring is pre-assembled to the floating ball and the stainless tube, which ensures metal ring goes through 2 holes of stainless tube letting beer out without taking any sediment.
  • Flexible Silicone Tubing Does Not Need Hot Water: the silicone dip tube hose features I.D 6 mm, it has great stretchability and ductility, flexible and stretchy enough at all temps, matches to the 5/16'' stainless tube of the floating ball perfectly without using hot water to make it fit, it also will stretch over other 3/16'' barb fittings or 5/16'' keg tube connectors excellently, a must have for fermenting in cornelius kegs!
  • Healthy Stainless and 31'' Silicone Dip Tube: the floating beer ball is made of stainless steel 304, not easy to get rust, healthy silicone dip tube is no odors, will not bring bad smell to beverage. 31'' silicone dip tube is long enough to work in 55L FermZilla perfectly, a few inches of silicone hose has to be trimmed to fit for other model corny, cornelius keg, allows you to serve clear home brew beer, cold brew coffee, soda water, iced tea at different activities.
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2/27 10 AM Central: These are selling for just $13.50. That’s 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

MRbrew Beer Floating Ball Silicone Dip Tube Kit, Get the Clearest Beer, Stainless Homebrew FermZilla Cornelius Corny Pin Lock Ball Lock Keg Fermenter Clean Beer Float Ball Extractor 31” Silicone Hose – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

My explanation of how these work…

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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Brand New AEB ITALIAN Made Ball Lock Kegs with “Perfect laser welds” – Save Up to $65 + Hands on Review

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AEB Homebrew Kegs from MoreBeer

AEB kegs are generally regarded as the highest quality kegs on the market.

More Info - 5 Gallon AEB Kegs

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

Ditch the bottles and start kegging today! Save time, reduce the risk of infection and get all those bottles out of the kitchen for good!

This brand new 5 gallon keg offers convenience, security and insurance when compared to used or reconditioned kegs. There’s no need to replace gaskets or other parts, no need to trust that someone else did a good job with reconditioning, and no possibility of residual flavor or aromas getting into your beer!

We import these 5 gallon Cornelius Kegs from AEB Italy, a long-time manufacturer with impeccable attention to detail. Perfect laser welds ensure easy sanitation and reduced risk of contamination. While newer kegs shipped from China may have modern features, they do not provide perfect laser welds and therefore risk contamination over time. You’ll be glad you paid a bit extra for this high-quality keg. Tack on our famous Fast & Free shipping and you’ve got a great quality keg at an amazing value!

  • Ball Lock Style Corny Keg
  • 5 gallon capacity
  • 9″ Diam. x 25″ Height
  • Maximum working pressure of 130 PSI.

 

AEB kegs are some of the best available. Check out my Hands on Review of these beautiful kegs.

Up to $65 Off, Depending On Order Size

morebeer.com dealAs 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!

This coupon works with AEB Kegs.  Just put together an order of $150 or more (for $20 off) or $200 or more ($30 0ff).  Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US.  Remember coupon code SAVEMORE

Hands on Review: AEB Italian Made Ball Lock Kegs!

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Floating Dip Tube + Filter Screen – on sale for $15.99 + 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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Highlighted Features
  • 【Floating Dip Tube Filter】304 Stainless Steel Floating Ball Dip Tube kit 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.
  • 【NO Beer Waste 】 Good for ball lock/ pin lock kegs/ for corny kegs, for Cornelius kegs. Also, you can attach it to our carbonation keg lid for the easiest installation on a beer keg. More interesting applications are waiting to be explored
  • 【6CM Corny Keg Dip 】The 6CM Corny Keg Dip easy to install into the corny keg 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.
  • 【Perfect For Ball Lock Keg & Fermenter】,if you want draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank,Semfeil Brew Floating Dip Tube Will Be a Choice, No Beer Left Behind.
  • 【Corny Keg Dip Made of 304SS 】This Corny Keg Dip floating dip tube allowing you to draw the clearest beer first from the top of the beer kegs
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2/24 3 PM Central: This is on sale for $15.99. 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

Semfeil Brew 304 Stainless Home Brew Keg Floating Dip Tube Corny Keg Dip Tube FermZilla Liquid Floating Dip Tube Filter For Corny Keg Fit Ball Lock Keg Pin Lock SS Ball Float 80CM Silicone Dip Tube – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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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$13.50

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Ends Today: 29% Off Old All Ball Locks + Hands on Review

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

Flash Sale

AIH, a vanity brand of Northern Brewer, is discounting new Old Ale Brand Kegs by up to 29%. Link below

OR, A much better deal on high quality brand new AMCYL kegs

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Beverage Elements has most AMCYL kegs for just $74.95. Including single double handle kegs.

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Complete Selection: AMCYL Kegs at Beverage Elements

Total price shipped… Shipping for me from Beverage Elements is $15.79. This is going to vary by address. So, total cost delivered for one brand new AMCYL keg is $90.74. Shipping at AIH is $20.51. So the “flash sale” figures to $110.49 delivered (again will vary by address) compared to $90.74 delivered for AMCYL kegs

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Hands on Review: Torpedo 10 Gallon Ball Lock Homebrew Kegs + Limited Time DEAL on Used 15 Gallon Kegs!

Updated: February 20, 2025

Larger 10 and 15 gallon homebrew kegs have been very hard to find… for years.  There have been a couple sources, eBay was a best bet, but that was touch and go at best.  When you could find one, prices were… outrageous.  $300++ for a used 10 gallon keg would not be uncommon.  Again, that’s IF you could find one.

Great news homebrewers…. MoreBeer has introduced 10 and 15 gallon homebrew ball lock kegs via their Torpedo line of kegs and accessories.  These are BRAND NEW kegs that are (hopefully) readily available at a reasonable price.

Why a larger 10 or 15 gallon homebrew keg?

The first and most obvious answer is for large batch brewers.  If you brew 10 or 15 gallon batches, it sure would be nice to have a keg that fits your entire batch.  Even if you don’t brew 10 gallons, you may want to brew a couple 5 gallon batches of the same beer (much like professional brewers do) and keg it in a single keg.

A less obvious answer to the question is… to use as a fermenter.  Kegs are well-built stainless steel vessels that are pressure capable.  You can easily move them around and they are built to be bumped around a bit.  Using a keg opens up some really interesting possibilities…. fermenting under pressure with a Spunding Valve [See: Build a Spunding Valve! – How and Why], naturally carbonating in the fermenter/Krausening (again with the aid of a Spunding Valve), transferring under pressure, oxygen-free (or near oxygen-free) transfers, re-purposing expelled CO2 and more.

A third application is similar to the second… Use as a UniVessel.  Ferment and serve in the same vessel.  Save time and simplify your process.

Limited Time DEAL on Used 15 Gallon Torpedo Kegs!

Torpedo Keg | Ball Lock Keg | Stainless Steel Corny Keg | 15 gal. KEG815

Torpedo Keg | Ball Lock Keg | Stainless Steel Corny Keg | 15 gal.

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This used Torpedo ball lock 15 gallon keg has the same great features and superior quality as its predecessors, and will allow large-scale homebrewers to fit their entire batch into a single keg. These kegs are laser welded by an ISO certified commercial keg manufacturer, so you won’t find any nooks or crannies for contaminants to hide. Made with rolled stainless steel handles that are comfortable to grab. “In” and “Out” are etched near the keg posts for a quick and mistake-free set up when connecting lines in a refrigerator or kegerator. The 15 gallon kegs can be stacked on top of each other with ball lock fittings still attached.
Specifications:

Total Capacity: 15.2 gal.
Max Pressure: 130 psi
PRV Rating: 85 psi
Height: 24.75″
Diameter: 16.05″
Made from 304 Stainless Steel
Shipping Box Dimensions: 25-3/4″ H x 18″ L x 18″ W
Weight: 32.16 lbs
These kegs are used but in excellent condition. I have a good number of these but when they are gone they are gone and tough to find. They have only been rinsed and examined during refurbishing so Corny Keg recommends that you clean and sanitize before use. The kegs pictured are stock photos of new kegs but these used kegs look great and will perform like new or we will take them back.

 

  • cornykeg,com has a limited number of used 15 gallon Torpedo Ball Locks.
  • These are are on sale for just $135. That’s over $100 off list and a bargain for a 15 gallon keg!
  • Quantities are limited, check the product page to see if you can still get in on this.

Used Torpedo 15 Gallon Ball Lock Corny Keg

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For comparison the other 15 gallon keg offering they have is selling for a whopping… $735.95. Generally speaking, I would say that’s market price. These older 15 gallon Cornelius kegs are hard to find. Granted this isn’t an apples to apples comparison, but the idea is sold. $135 is a stellar deal.

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

Updated: February 18, 2025

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 DEAL

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For a limited time Beverage Elements has discounting select two pack AMCYL offerings for just $149.95 or just under $75 per keg. For some pricing clarity this is less than USED kegs at other retailers.

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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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Brand New AMCYL Ball Lock Kegs – from $75 each, Less than USED Kegs Elsewhere + Hands on Review

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For a limited time Beverage Elements has discounting select two pack AMCYL offerings for just $149.95 or just under $75 per keg. For some pricing clarity this is less than USED kegs at other retailers.

Complete Selection: AMCYL Kegs at Beverage Elements

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Custom Color Coded Post O-Rings “Blue for Beer, Green for Gas” – save via soon ending 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.

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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 VALENTINESDEAL 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

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Ball Lock Gas QD, MFL – with CHECK VALVE – Handy for DuoTight Installs – on sale for $7.99

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

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Highlighted Features
  • 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… $49.95

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 $49.95. 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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