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FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) – UPGRADE for Ball Floats

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging. Best upgrade for pressure fermenters.

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float

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Highlighted Features
  • NO-ARM-IN-KEG - all connections are made outside the keg. You'll love it!
  • NO NEED FOR DRY HOP TUBE - double filters of 300/500 micron keeps the poppet valve from clogging
  • NO BEER DUMPING - enjoy the very first pour instead of dumping it like with other floating dip tube
  • NO NEED FOR ADDED WEIGHT to avoid sucking foam
  • NO BEER LEFT BEHIND - unique designed to draw all the beer out. Little left on the yeast cake
Learn More

 

This is intended to upgrade standard floating dip tubes. It does not include the ball float.

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging. Best upgrade for pressure fermenters  – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Check out our In Depth Hands on Review of FLOTit 2.0

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FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.
$29.00
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FLOTit 2.0 with Max Headroom gas dip tube & a HOOK tool - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.
$34.00
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FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging.
$22.00
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FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging.

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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Ends Soon: Kegland Spund G2 Spunding Valve! On Sale for $9.99!

Spund G2 Spunding Valve

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

Compact ball lock spunding valve features a 0-30 PSI gauge and now features an adjustable manual pressure pull ring relief valve (adjusts from 0-15 PSI). The adjustable manual pressure release can be removed, and a corny keg pressure relief valve installed in its place. The gauge features a standard DuoTight 8mm stem, and can be replaced with our DuoTight gauges, like our items C18, Z97, and E69 if desired.

Lots of ways to use this and upgrade it. If you want more accuracy than the manual adjustable spring loaded relief valve, you can upgrade with our item C16 DuoTight Blowtie valve, which has a rubber diaphragm valve which will always be more accurate at low pressures than the included spring loaded adjustable relief valve. If you do this, you will also need DuoTight Joiner, item number C70.

You can also replace the manual adjustable relief valve with preset keg relief valves like our item G65 (17 PSI) or B54 (0-30 PSI).

 

A Spunding Valve allows you to ferment under pressure, naturally and precisely carbonate in the keg, fix over-carbonated beers and lots more. See: Build a Spunding Valve – for loads of information on building and using a Spunding Valve.

Spund G2 Spunding Valve

Homebrew Finds is Spunding Central! Build a Spunding Valve! – How and Why << a top resource on the subject

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FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube AND HOOK tool

FLOTit 2.0 with Max Headroom gas dip tube & a HOOK tool - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.

FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube & a HOOK tool – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.

More Info


Highlighted Features
  • NO-ARM-IN-KEG - all connections are made outside the keg. You'll love it!
  • NO NEED FOR DRY HOP TUBE - double filters of 300/500 micron keeps the poppet valve from clogging
  • NO BEER DUMPING - enjoy the very first pour instead of dumping it like with other floating dip tube
  • NO NEED FOR ADDED WEIGHT to avoid sucking foam
  • NO BEER LEFT BEHIND - unique designed to draw all the beer out. Little left on the yeast cake
Learn More

 

FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube & a HOOK tool – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs. – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: FLOTit 2.0 – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer. Made in USA – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Check out our In Depth Hands on Review of FLOTit 2.0

FLOTit 2.0 -...image
FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.
$29.00
FLOTit 2.0 with...image
FLOTit 2.0 with Max Headroom gas dip tube & a HOOK tool - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.
$34.00
FLOTit 2.0 –...image
FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging.
$22.00
FLOTit 2.0 with...image
FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging.

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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Brand New ITALIAN MADE Keg Lids – $18 w/Coupon + Premium Refurbished Kegs!

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New Italian Lid for Cornelius or Firestone Kegs via Keg Connection

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

Cornelius Style Lid manufactured in Italy by AEB

This is the highest quality lid on the market. It features a metal pressure relief valve and is constructed of Stainless Steel. Most lids are now made in China, but this one is made in Italy! This lid will fit all standard Ball Lock and Pin Lock kegs (except “Racetrack Style Kegs which have straight sides vs oval holes for the lids)

 

In most cases, Pin lock and ball lock cornelius style keg lids are interchangeable from a size perspective.  That means you can, generally speaking, put a pepsi/ball lock style (manual prv) lid on a coke/pin lock style (no manual prv) keg.  In my book, that’s a solid upgrade.  See: What’s the Difference Between Ball Lock Kegs and Pin Lock Kegs?

  • These are selling for $18.95
  • HBF Readers Save More!  Coupon code HBF5OFF saves you 5% off EVERYTHING site wide.  Stacks with all non-coupon sales
  • This makes these $18.
  • These also fall under Keg Connection’s Flat Rate Shipping Promotion.  Your entire order ships for one flat rate, no matter how much you order, to addresses in the contiguous US.

New Italian Lid for Cornelius or Firestone Kegs

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+ Keg Connection Says… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Reviews Are In – BEST KEGS EVER

18+ Liter Ball Lock Keg | Fully Remanufactured (AEB/SAFER/Cornelius) | SEE DESCRIPTION

18+ Liter Ball Lock Keg | Fully Remanufactured (AEB/SAFER/Cornelius) | SEE DESCRIPTION

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

18+ Liter Ball Lock Keg | Fully Remanufactured (AEB/SAFER/Cornelius)
These are top-tier, refurbished Corny kegs made of stainless steel. With stainless steel costs climbing and high-quality used kegs becoming increasingly scarce, this is an offer you won’t want to overlook.

Every keg in our collection undergoes a comprehensive refurbishment process. This includes deep cleaning, machine polishing, and the replacement of o-rings on the lid, PRV, as well as liquid and gas dip tubes, in addition to two o-rings on each post. These kegs are all sourced from elite brands, including AEB, SAFER, and CORNELIUS.

Additional Information on Our Refurbished Kegs:
Though these kegs are pre-owned, they may exhibit minor cosmetic imperfections such as small dings and scratches that couldn’t be completely polished away. None of these issues impact their functionality.

After the cleaning and polishing operations, some residue might be present on either the keg’s exterior or its rubber components. While it may transfer onto your hands, this is merely a reminder that all kegs—whether new or used—need to be meticulously cleaned before usage. Proper sanitization is also crucial before filling them with any beverage.

A subset of these kegs has experienced sun damage to the rubber areas, affecting the seal. This could lead to the formation of black marks, particularly when the rubber is wet, although this is less likely when it’s dry.

Lastly, you might find some kegs with double o-rings on their posts. While this may appear out of the ordinary, rest assured they function as effectively as those with single o-rings.

Diameter: 8-7/8″ (225mm)
Height: 22-1/4″ (565mm)
Weight: 9 lbs 9oz (4.34kg)
Volume: 4.75 gallons (18 liters) but some are also slightly more in full volume
Post Thread Size: 9/16-18 UNF Thread on both the IN and Out.

 

The fact is… the era of cheap and readily available used homebrew kegs is… done. I could give you a bunch of reasoning behind that opinion including one of the best sources for used kegs… de-listing used kegs, but I’ve got a regularly updated article on the topic you can check out.

Keg Connection Says…

“People have been receiving these new PREMIUM REMANUFACTURED KEGS and already love them! That’s because there hasn’t been a used keg on the market in this good of condition, EVER. They’re ‘used’ in a literal sense but each of these kegs has undergone an extensive refurbishing process. They have been meticulously cleaned, machine-polished, and fitted with new o-rings including the lid, pressure relief valve, and both liquid and gas dip tubes. Plus, we’ve added two new o-rings on each post.”


Some everyday great deals and unique items at Keg Connection…

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Keg Connection Says… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Reviews Are In – BEST KEGS EVER

18+ Liter Ball Lock Keg | Fully Remanufactured (AEB/SAFER/Cornelius) | SEE DESCRIPTION

18+ Liter Ball Lock Keg | Fully Remanufactured (AEB/SAFER/Cornelius) | SEE DESCRIPTION

More Info

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

18+ Liter Ball Lock Keg | Fully Remanufactured (AEB/SAFER/Cornelius)
These are top-tier, refurbished Corny kegs made of stainless steel. With stainless steel costs climbing and high-quality used kegs becoming increasingly scarce, this is an offer you won’t want to overlook.

Every keg in our collection undergoes a comprehensive refurbishment process. This includes deep cleaning, machine polishing, and the replacement of o-rings on the lid, PRV, as well as liquid and gas dip tubes, in addition to two o-rings on each post. These kegs are all sourced from elite brands, including AEB, SAFER, and CORNELIUS.

Additional Information on Our Refurbished Kegs:
Though these kegs are pre-owned, they may exhibit minor cosmetic imperfections such as small dings and scratches that couldn’t be completely polished away. None of these issues impact their functionality.

After the cleaning and polishing operations, some residue might be present on either the keg’s exterior or its rubber components. While it may transfer onto your hands, this is merely a reminder that all kegs—whether new or used—need to be meticulously cleaned before usage. Proper sanitization is also crucial before filling them with any beverage.

A subset of these kegs has experienced sun damage to the rubber areas, affecting the seal. This could lead to the formation of black marks, particularly when the rubber is wet, although this is less likely when it’s dry.

Lastly, you might find some kegs with double o-rings on their posts. While this may appear out of the ordinary, rest assured they function as effectively as those with single o-rings.

Diameter: 8-7/8″ (225mm)
Height: 22-1/4″ (565mm)
Weight: 9 lbs 9oz (4.34kg)
Volume: 4.75 gallons (18 liters) but some are also slightly more in full volume
Post Thread Size: 9/16-18 UNF Thread on both the IN and Out.

 

The fact is… the era of cheap and readily available used homebrew kegs is… done. I could give you a bunch of reasoning behind that opinion including one of the best sources for used kegs… de-listing used kegs, but I’ve got a regularly updated article on the topic you can check out.

Keg Connection Says…

“People have been receiving these new PREMIUM REMANUFACTURED KEGS and already love them! That’s because there hasn’t been a used keg on the market in this good of condition, EVER. They’re ‘used’ in a literal sense but each of these kegs has undergone an extensive refurbishing process. They have been meticulously cleaned, machine-polished, and fitted with new o-rings including the lid, pressure relief valve, and both liquid and gas dip tubes. Plus, we’ve added two new o-rings on each post.”

  • As of this posting Keg Connection has PREMIUM refurbished kegs for $89.95. Buy four and they drop to $79.99.
  • HBF Reader Save More…  Coupon code HBF5OFF saves you another 5% sitewide.
  • Shipping is a flat rate no matter how many you order to most US addresses.

*Premium Cornelius Keg – or Firestone, 5 Gallon, Ball Lock “PREMIUM GRADE”

9+ Liter Ball Lock Keg | Fully Remanufactured (AEB/SAFER/Cornelius)

Premium Refurbished AEB 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg, Rubber Handle

Premium Refurbished AEB 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg, Single Metal Handle

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Some everyday great deals and unique items at Keg Connection…

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KOMOS 5 Gallon Ball Lock Homebrew Kegs – On Save for $119, Save $30

KOMOS® Homebrew Keg - 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg

KOMOS® Homebrew Keg – 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg via MoreBeer

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

  • 5-gallon Ball Lock Keg made from beverage-grade 304 stainless steel
  • Ideal for beer, cider, kombucha, cold-brew coffee or any other beverage you want to serve on draft
  • Single steel handle provides easy mobility while keeping the in & out posts clear for connection
  • Rubber boot bottom won’t scratch up the floor of your kitchen, den, or home bar area
  • Manufactured in an ISO 9001-certified facility with robotically welded seams for superior quality

The KOMOS Homebrew keg is the perfect option for beer, cold brew coffee, kombucha, cider, or any other beverage you want to serve your home bar patrons on draft. These ball lock kegs are built in an ISO 9001-certified facility and made from beverage-grade 304 stainless steel with robotically welded seams. The single steel handle is positioned away from the ball lock posts, so you’ll never have trouble connecting or routing your draft lines. The rubber boot bottom allows you to move your kegs around without fear of scratching up your floors, which is especially nice if your kegerator set up in your den or home bar on hardwood floors. Comes with a standard corny keg lid with pull ring PRV, providing both manual and automatic pressure relief.

Specifications:

  • Max Pressure: 130 psi
  • PRV Rating: 85 psi
  • High Quality Laser Welded Seams
  • Single Steel Handle
  • Rubber Boot Bottom
  • ISO9001 Quality Assurance
  • NSF Approved
  • Made from 304 Stainless Steel
  • 25.25″ H x 8.75″ D

 

MoreBeer End of Summer Sale!

  • MoreBeer is discounting select gear by up to 45% as part of an End of Summer Sale!
  • Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US
  • Maximize Free Shipping: Sale Items (shows most popular deals first), Kit of the Week, Hop Market (shows most popular deals first)

This keg is included in the mix and on sale for $119.99. That’s a $30 savings. Shipping is also free to many US addresses.

KOMOS® Homebrew Keg – 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg KEG685

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FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) – UPGRADE for Ball Floats

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging. Best upgrade for pressure fermenters.

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float

More Info


Highlighted Features
  • NO-ARM-IN-KEG - all connections are made outside the keg. You'll love it!
  • NO NEED FOR DRY HOP TUBE - double filters of 300/500 micron keeps the poppet valve from clogging
  • NO BEER DUMPING - enjoy the very first pour instead of dumping it like with other floating dip tube
  • NO NEED FOR ADDED WEIGHT to avoid sucking foam
  • NO BEER LEFT BEHIND - unique designed to draw all the beer out. Little left on the yeast cake
Learn More

 

This is intended to upgrade standard floating dip tubes. It does not include the ball float.

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging. Best upgrade for pressure fermenters  – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Check out our In Depth Hands on Review of FLOTit 2.0

FLOTit 2.0 -...image
FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.
$29.00
FLOTit 2.0 with...image
FLOTit 2.0 with Max Headroom gas dip tube & a HOOK tool - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.
$34.00
FLOTit 2.0 –...image
FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging.
$22.00
FLOTit 2.0 with...image
FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging.

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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Food Grade EPDM Keg LID O-Rings – 20% Off Coupon!

Keg Lid O-Rings - FDA Rated EPDM

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 Custom Color Coded Post O-rings – available in two colors schemes, gray & black (matches QD colors) and blue & green (blue for beer, green for gas),

EPDM for Homebrewers!

Valuebrew has announced the availability of bulk EPDM o-rings for homebrewers.  EPDM is a favorite of many pro brewers for certain applications. Until now, these have not been available to homebrewers, or at least easily available. EPDM has some real advantages over silicone. One of the big ones is a much lower permeability. That means they seal better and since they’re less porous they are more resistant to absorbing off-smells and off-flavors.

They are FDA Rated for food use and NSF61 certified. As of this posting, post, dip tube, lid and internal QD options are available in 10, 25 and 50 count options. Valuebrew has struggled mightily with availability and they’ve already made some indications of potential issues with new EPDM offerings. In particular, the lid o-ring description says they received a small shipment.

  • Valuebrew has struggled with availability on some of their options.  This has been particularly true of their keg lid o-rings.
  • As of this post, these are in stock.
  • For a limited time coupon code epdm20 takes 20% off EPDM lid o-rings and add-ons. This is the largest % off discount I can recall Valuebrew offering.

EPDM Keg Lid O-Rings – remember promo code epdm20

Related: Keg O-Ring Materials Selection

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Keg Connection Says… These are the best kegs we’ve ever seen

Premium Refurbished AEB 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg, Rubber Handle

From Keg Connection…

These premium refurbished homebrew kegs are more recently produced than most used kegs and they’re in fantastic condition. Lightly used in the coffee industry, we’ve also taken the time to de-sticker and scrape these kegs making them closely resemble new kegs. Obviously, they’ll still some minor dents and possibly small dings as they are used – however, we’re confident that you’ll agree these are some of the best used kegs seen in recent years.

They have pre-installed new o-rings on them to eliminate any residual coffee scents and they’ve gone thru our rigorous quality assurance check which includes a thorough cleaning, pressure testing, and carefully packed shipping to ensure you receive a keg you’ll be fully satisfied with.

From HBF…

Normally I don’t really buy into the highly refurbished sort of a keg offerings because, you can buy a dirty keg and easily rebuild it yourself and save money.

However… these are AEB kegs. AEB makes some of the quality kegs on the market. See my Hands on Review to learn more.

The fact is… the era of cheap and readily available used homebrew kegs is… done. I could give you a bunch of reasoning behind that opinion including one of the best sources for used kegs… de-listing used kegs, but I’ve got a regularly updated article on the topic you can check out.

It also sounds like these kegs are in outstanding shape. So considering the sale price of $89.95 and flat rate shipping, I think this is a great deal.

Premium Refurbished AEB 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg, Rubber Handle

HBF Reader Save More…  Coupon code HBF5OFF saves you another 5% sitewide.

Your entire order, no matter the size, will ship for a flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US.

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Flash Sale… $30 Off 1.75 Gallon Ball Locks!

Brand New 1.75 Gallon Gallon Ball Lock Kegs via Adventures in Homebrewing.  Check out my Hands on Review of the 2.5 and 5 gallon versions of this keg.

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

AIH New 1.75 Gallon Ball Lock Keg

ISO 9001 and NSF certified.

This is a stainless steel keg with ball lock connections and includes Double Rubber Handles (DRH) and a rubber bottom. Makes cleaning and inverting your keg super simple.

11″ tall and 8.5″ diameter.

 

1.75 gallons could be great for splitting batches, small batch brewers, doing one-off beers from split from a 5 gallon batch… or for easily serving on the go.  Purge with CO2, fill from your tap and place in ice in a 5 gallon bucket…. whammo!

  • As part of a short flash sale, Adventures in Homebrewing has this marked down $30 to $89
  • AIH has been doing very quick flash sales recently. They’ve lasted just hours. If you’re interested, my recommendation is to make your purchase sooner rather than later.

AIH New 1.75 Gallon Corny Keg Ball Lock

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OneBom Ball Lock Post to 1/4″ NPT – add a ball lock post to your project

OneBom Ball Lock Post with Poppets, 1/4’’ Male NPT Hex Nipple

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Highlighted Features
  • ★ 1/4’’ MALE NPT HEX NIPPLE - NPT threads for creating tighter seals than straight threads .Male National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads on both ends for connecting female pipes or home brewing
  • ★WELL MADE – Both ball lock post and hex nipple constructed from 304 Stainless Steel. This material have excellent corrosion resistance. It`s perfect for use with rust sensitive applications and food applications.
  • ★PACKAGE INCLUDES – gas ball lock, 1/4’’hex nipple, 2 ball lock post o-rings, poppet
  • ★PLS NOTE - 19/32-18 Gas Ball Lock Post only fit for Cornelius brand kegs. NOT compatible with Firestone, Hoover, and Spartanburg kegs. The assembly can also be fitted to regulators, gas manifolds and various other items.
  • ★90 DAYS GUARANTEE - Click the “Add to Cart” Button and Buy with No Regrets. Just turn them back if You Got Any Problem but don`t want to contact us. Or we`ll send you a new one to make you satisfied if you need.
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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.

 

You could use this assembly to add a ball lock post to one of your projects.  Note that these are available in both gas and liquid versions

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ball lock jumperStainless Steel Ball Lock Jumper with Food Grade Silicone O-Rings: Allows you to connect multiple ball lock runs to clean multiple lines and taps at the same time. Works with both liquid and gas QDs.  Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumper – via Valuebrew – An easy add-on… food grade o-rings, featured in our Keg Rebuild Post


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Grade A Refurbished Ball Locks – from $80

18L Ball Lock Corny Keg - Fully Refurbished (AEB/SAFER/Cornelius)

Keg Outlet has Grade A, completely refurbished ball locks from $80 depending on how many you buy.

The fact is… the era of cheap and readily available used homebrew kegs is… done. I could give you a bunch of reasoning behind that opinion including one of the best sources for used kegs… de-listing used kegs, but I’ve got a regularly updated article on the topic you can check out.

Considering current availability and pricing and the fact these these kegs are the best of the best when it comes to refurbished this is a great deal.

18L and 9L sizes are available

For a short time, Keg Outlet is buy 3, get 1 free kegs. Choose from either brand new AMCYL kegs or refurbished corny kegs.

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Food Grade EPDM Keg LID O-Rings – 20% Off Coupon, Best % Off We’ve Seen

Keg Lid O-Rings - FDA Rated EPDM

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 Custom Color Coded Post O-rings – available in two colors schemes, gray & black (matches QD colors) and blue & green (blue for beer, green for gas),

EPDM for Homebrewers!

Valuebrew has announced the availability of bulk EPDM o-rings for homebrewers.  EPDM is a favorite of many pro brewers for certain applications. Until now, these have not been available to homebrewers, or at least easily available. EPDM has some real advantages over silicone. One of the big ones is a much lower permeability. That means they seal better and since they’re less porous they are more resistant to absorbing off-smells and off-flavors.

They are FDA Rated for food use and NSF61 certified. As of this posting, post, dip tube, lid and internal QD options are available in 10, 25 and 50 count options. Valuebrew has struggled mightily with availability and they’ve already made some indications of potential issues with new EPDM offerings. In particular, the lid o-ring description says they received a small shipment.

  • Valuebrew has struggled with availability on some of their options.  This has been particularly true of their keg lid o-rings.
  • As of this post, these are in stock.
  • For a limited time coupon code epdm20 takes 20% off EPDM lid o-rings and add-ons. This ties the largest % off discount I can recall Valuebrew offering.

EPDM Keg Lid O-Rings – remember promo code epdm20

Related: Keg O-Ring Materials Selection

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Announcing: FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) – UPGRADE for Ball Floats

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging. Best upgrade for pressure fermenters.

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float

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Highlighted Features
  • NO-ARM-IN-KEG - all connections are made outside the keg. You'll love it!
  • NO NEED FOR DRY HOP TUBE - double filters of 300/500 micron keeps the poppet valve from clogging
  • NO BEER DUMPING - enjoy the very first pour instead of dumping it like with other floating dip tube
  • NO NEED FOR ADDED WEIGHT to avoid sucking foam
  • NO BEER LEFT BEHIND - unique designed to draw all the beer out. Little left on the yeast cake
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This is intended to upgrade standard floating dip tubes. It does not include the ball float.

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging. Best upgrade for pressure fermenters  – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Check out our In Depth Hands on Review of FLOTit 2.0

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FLOTit 2.0 with Max Headroom gas dip tube & a HOOK tool - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.
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FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging.
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FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging.

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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Bulk Food Grade Silicone Replacement Keg LID O-Rings + FREE Pack w/Purchase

Keg Lid 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 detailed on our recently released Keg Rebuild How-To

Bulk pricing.  All variations are available in bulk quantities.

  • Valuebrew has struggled with availability on some of their options.  This has been particularly true of their keg lid o-rings.
  • This has been especially true of the bulk silicone lid o-rings
  • As of this posting coupon code FREE25 gets you a free pack of 25 o-rings (choose from custom color post o-rings, pin lock post o-rings, dip tube, internal QD and universal poppets) when you buy 10 lid o-rings + 2 add on packs.  You’ll get the lid o-rings + a total of 3 add on packs.

SPECIAL! Keg Lid O-Rings – Food Safe Silicone

Also: Keg Lid O-Rings – Food Safe Buna-N

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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Announcing: CombiBarb Ball Lock QDs!

Ball Lock Quick Disconnect (QD) | Beverage Out | Combibarb | Duotight Compatible | WilliamsWarn

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

The History of DuoTight Keg QD Options

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.

After a good bit of time Kegland released a DuoTight option for Ball Lock Keg Users!

Learn More… Hands on Review: Kegland DuoTight Ball Lock QDs!

Kegland Ball Lock QDs at MoreBeer

Announcing: CombiBarb QDS!

CombiBarb QDs by WilliamsWarn are designed to work with both standard and EVABarrier Tubing. They have a barb that works with 1/4″ to 5/16″ ID tubing AND they work with 8 mm EVABarrer.  They’re available in both gas and liquid variations.

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

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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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.

Also Consider:

Ball Lock Gas Disconnect MFL with Check Valve for Homebrewing  – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also Consider:

DuoTight Ball Lock QDs

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duotightclips

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2.65 Gallon Ball Lock Kegs

LuckyHigh 2.65 Gallon (10 L) Mini Beer Barrel 304 Stainless Steel HomeBrew Keg with Ball Lock Keg Post System

LuckyHigh 2.65 Gallon (10 L) Mini Beer Barrel 304 Stainless Steel HomeBrew Keg with Ball Lock Keg Post System

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Highlighted Features
  • This mini ball lock keg is made of 304 stainless steel, durable and easy to clean.
  • The keg capacity is 2.65 gallons (10 liters), small and mighty.
  • The keg can carbonate the homebrew in minutes, and control carbonation real-time
  • It can adjust pressure quickly, and you can instantly pour pint beer.
  • It is portable, compact barrel, used for the small batch brewer.
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Why this size is great: 2.5 to 3 gallon kegs are great for splitting batches, small batch brewers, doing one-off beers from split from a 5 gallon batch… or for easily serving on the go.  Purge with CO2, fill from your tap and place in ice in a 5 gallon bucket…. whammo! You can also use these in conjunction with an inline secondary as a CO2 source for portable serving.

LuckyHigh 2.65 Gallon (10 L) Mini Beer Barrel 304 Stainless Steel HomeBrew Keg with Ball Lock Keg Post System – 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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Back In Stock, Get Them While You Can… BULK Food Safe Silicone Replacement Keg LID O-Rings

Keg Lid 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 detailed on our recently released Keg Rebuild How-To

Bulk pricing.  All variations are available in bulk quantities.

  • Valuebrew has struggled with availability on some of their options.  This has been particularly true of their keg lid o-rings.
  • As of this posting, these have been out of stock for a while.
  • Valuebrew has just opened up a pre-order for their next shipment. The product page notes that this shipment will be received sometime the week of 9/10
  • Update 9/14: They’re back in stock, get them while you can
  • Out of stock Again?  We keep a close eye on these.  Connect with HBF and we’ll let you know when they come back.

Keg Lid O-Rings – Food Safe Silicone

Complete Lineup; Food Safe Keg O-Rings

From the product page:

We’re currently taking pre-orders for a shipment we expect sometime the week of 9/10. If you include these in your order your entire order will be held until we receive this shipment. Sorry for our struggles keeping these in stock. If these have sold out again, rest assured that we’re trying to re-stock.

Also: Keg Lid O-Rings – Food Safe Buna-N

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

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

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FOUR Ball Lock Quick Disconnects [2 x Gas + 2 x Liquid]

14321 2 Pair Ball Lock Disconnects for Corny Kegs 2 Gas 2 Liquid, Black/White

2 Pair Ball Lock Disconnects for Corny Kegs 2 Gas 2 Liquid, Black/White

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Highlighted Features
  • Product Type:Mechanical Components
  • Item Package Dimension:9.144 cm L X 9.144 cm W X21.082 cm H
  • Item Package Weight:0.181 kg
  • Country Of Origin: China
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14321 2 Pair Ball Lock Disconnects for Corny Kegs 2 Gas 2 Liquid, Black/White – 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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