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New Replacement Corny Keg Lid with Stainless Steel PRV – $16.99 + free prime ship

Gekufa Cornelius Keg Lid, Corny Keg Lid Replacement with 304 Stainless Steel Pressure Relief Valve & O-ring for Homebrew Beer Kegging, Soda Keg Lid

Gekufa Cornelius Keg Lid, Corny Keg Lid Replacement with 304 Stainless Steel Pressure Relief Valve & O-ring for Homebrew Beer Kegging, Soda Keg Lid

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Highlighted Features
  • Good Sealing:With New O-ring & 304 SS Pressure Relief Valve, can hold pressure without leaks.
  • Easy to Install: Large handle makes installation easier; labor-saving design of safety relief valve, no need to keep lifting when deflated, just lift once and rotate 90° to continuously deflate.
  • More Sturdy: Made of 304 stainless steel

 

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

9/15 7:30 PM Central: These are selling for $16.99. 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

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Scratch & Dent Ball Locks -on sale for… $42.95

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Scratch and Dent Ball Locks from cornykeg.com

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

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

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

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Ends Today: Buy a Kegland Keg, Get a Free TopDraw Lid ($34.99 value) + My In Depth Hands on Review

5 Gallon NSF KegLand Keg from William’s Brewing

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Our new NSF certified stainless steel five gallon kegs from Keg Land have two ball-lock male quick disconnect fittings that hold pressure even when not connected, allowing you to have several kegs aging while one is tapped. Also referred to as Corny Kegs or Soda Kegs. Precisely made with smooth robotically welded interior welds for ease of cleaning to stringent NSF standards. Made in China.

Features a 3 by 3.5″ oval lid for easy cleaning, and a pressure relief lid mounted valve for safety. An exclusive stainless hang tap is welded onto the inside of the lid to make it easier for you to suspend dry hopping bags and hop infusers. 25″ tall, and 8½” wide. These require 26″ of headspace once you connect ball lock fittings and hoses. Rubber bumpers on top and bottom protect this keg from damage.


 

5 Gallon NSF KegLand KegKegland 2½ Gallon NSF Rubber Top Ball Lock Keg

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Top Draw Corny Keg Lid

Top Draw Corny Keg Lid via William’s Brewing

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Do you want to drink the clearest beer possible from your keg as quickly as possible? The Top Draw® Keg Lid Beer Pick Up Tube fits any homebrew keg with an oval lid, and includes a beer ball lock with a Top Draw Beer Pick Up Tube in the lid. As the level of the beer in the keg drops, the pick up tube remains 1″ below the surface, always drawing the clearest beer all the way until empty. The stainless float ball itself is 1.75″ in diameter.

Installs in a few seconds – just switch out keg lids. For shorter kegs, cut the silicone tube to length.

Includes 22″ of tubing, 304 grade stainless float with attached pickup tube, and oval keg lid with both a pressure relief valve, and a beer ball lock fitting welded into the center.


 

Top Draw Corny Keg Lid

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  • Use coupon code X05 with an order of $89.99 or more and you’ll get one for free.
  • No need to add it to your cart.  Just use the coupon code at checkout.

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Refurbished Pin Locks from $42.74 (a much more expensive keg sold out)

cornykeg.com pin lock keg deal

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

cornykeg.com has sourced hard to find refurbished pin lock kegs. Prices for these refurbishe kegs start at $42.74 each when you buy a four pack. Get them while you can!

For some pricing clarity, MoreBeer’s $84.99 offering just completely sold out. MoreBeer’s included free shipping, but that’s still MUCH more expensive than cornkeg’s current deal

Used 5 Gal. Pin Lock Kegs KEG432

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SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Scratch and Dent Ball Locks from cornykeg.com

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

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

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

While you’re placing an order, it’s a great time to try Hopzoil

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The Best Ball Lock Keg Deal Going On Right Now…

Scratch & Dent Ball Locks… $42.95

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Scratch and Dent Ball Locks from cornykeg.com

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

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

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Complete Lineup: All Kegs at cornykeg.com | All Sale Items

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STACKING Deals on FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Floating Dip Tube, Made in USA! + Hands on Review

FLOTit 2.0 Stainless Steel Floating Dip Tube | NO BEER LEFT BEHIND

FLOTit 2.0 Stainless Steel Floating Dip Tube | NO BEER LEFT BEHIND

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Are you seeking crystal-clear beer right from the tap? Introducing the FLOTit 2.0 Floating Dip Tube, your solution for filtering out hop particles before they enter your beer lines. This device features a compact stainless steel float, measuring just 1½ inches in diameter!

Setting up the FLOTit 2.0 is quick and easy: simply detach the beer post from your ball lock keg, remove the existing long dip tube, and replace it with the shorter tube provided. Next, connect the silicone tubing to the tube’s underside. Submerge the entire setup in the keg and trim the tubing to allow the float to sit at the keg’s bottom.

The package comes complete with a 22-inch silicone tube, a dip tube adapter, a 304-grade stainless steel float equipped with a stainless mesh filter, and additional replacement seal gaskets for the mesh filter.


 

  • Keg Connection is now carrying FLOTit 2.0! This is already one of Keg Connection’s most popular products
  • These are on sale for $29.95.
  • Stacking coupon code HBF5OFF makes FLOTit 2.0 just $28.45 at checkout.
  • 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

FLOTit 2.0 Stainless Steel Floating Dip Tube | NO BEER LEFT BEHIND

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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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Add a Ball Lock Post to Your TC Gear: 1.5″ Tri-Clamp to Ball Lock Post Fittings, Liquid and Gas – on sale for $22.99, best price

DERNORD 1.5 Inch Tri Clamp to Ball Lock Post, SS304 Sanitary Brewer Fitting, 50.5mm OD Ferrule for Conicial Fermenter Pressure Transfer(One Gas+ One Liquid)

DERNORD 1.5 Inch Tri Clamp to Ball Lock Post, SS304 Sanitary Brewer Fitting, 50.5mm OD Ferrule for Conicial Fermenter Pressure Transfer(One Gas+ One Liquid)

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Highlighted Features
  • 1.5 Inch Tri Clamp to Ball Lock Post - 19/32
  • The ball lock post is removable from the TC side and it is equipped with a poppit valve like all corny post
  • Ball lock disconnect can be attached to a 1.5” TC port
  • Attaching this to your fermenter makes transferring to a keg simple and easy
  • Food grade leak proof silicone gasket for good sealing, it is safe and stable in use

 

These fittings allow you to add a ball lock post to your compatible 1.5″ TC outfitted gear.  Available in gas, liquid or a combo set.  Prices vary.  Check product page for availability and pricing.

9/6 7 AM Central: These are on sale for $22.99. 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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More Tri-Clover/Tri-Clamp!  Tri-Clamp Fittings at Proflow Dynamics


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Scratch & Dent Ball Locks… $42.95 + My Step by Step for Rebuilding!

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Scratch and Dent Ball Locks from cornykeg.com

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

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

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Complete Lineup: All Kegs at cornykeg.com | All Sale Items

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Bulk Food Safe 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 ($6.99 value, 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

Complete Lineup; Food Safe Keg O-Rings and 3 for 1 Shipping Selection

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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Homebrew Keg O-Rings at Amazon + Limited Time DEAL on Food Safe Alternatives

109 Silicone O-Ring, 70A Durometer, Red, 5/16" ID, 1/2" OD, 3/32" Width (Pack of 100)

Pictured: 109 Silicone O-Ring, 70A Durometer

These may be cheap, but wait…


Food Safe Materials

The problem: At one point I had an o-ring manufacturer reach out to me that had found this resource while trying to do some market research.  This manufacturer suggested that many of the products that homebrewer’s use are made out of industrial grade materials that should not be in contact with food & beverage products.  These materials could potentially contain materials that are not meant to be ingested.

Okay, that’s a little concerning.  It was at this point that I added a section to that resource that talked about the issue.  I also started adding disclaimers to posts when I was unsure whether or not materials were food grade.

The next problem: For whatever reason, in my experience, it’s extremely difficult to find offerings that claim to be safe for food contact.  Maybe some of the o-rings that are available are food safe, but very few are actually labeled as such.

Keep Reading Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings in Bulk



Important Note: Although the Amazon offerings listed here may be the right size for most keg applications, they aren’t necessarily appropriate for use with homebrew kegs.  As of this update they are not marked as appropriate for food use.  If you’re looking for food grade, o-rings, which I think you should be consider this supplier

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Ends Today: Valuebrew Labor Day Sale – Save on Bulk O-Rings – includes custom colors, Ball Lock Jumpers, Universal Poppets & More

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 laborday with an order of $30 or more to get the deal

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Ends Soon: Valuebrew Labor Day Sale – Save on Bulk O-Rings – includes custom colors, Ball Lock Jumpers, Universal Poppets & More

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…

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Used Ball Lock Kegs for… about $103.93 at Northern Brewer OR… Get BRAND NEW kegs for $21 LESS!

5 Gallon Cornelius Keg, Ball Lock (Used)

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

Used & Tested, Ball Lock Keg, With Pressure Relief Valve
Used & Pressure Tested – Ball Lock – Includes Pressure Relief Valve Lid

Cleaned and pressure tested 5 gallon, stainless steel, cornelius style tank. These tanks are guaranteed to hold pressure. 25″ tall and 8.5″ diameter. Tanks will show normal wear and tear.

Kegs include the o-rings and poppits that were installed when we received the tanks. We will often change an o-ring or poppit to get the tank to hold pressure. Grab new o-rings and poppits here if you’d like.

If you are just getting into kegging you will need a kegging setup to go with these kegs. We sell keg systems and have a whole lot more kegging options.

We know some homebrewers are more picky than others, so please keep in mind that these are USED kegs. Some of these kegs are probably 30 years old. Do not expect new kegs. If you are looking for new kegs, please check out our new kegs. With this said, they are going to show normal wear and tear. We are not implying that our kegs are not quality…we just want to avoid any misunderstandings.

If you are unhappy with your used 5 Gallon Cornelius Kegs for any reason, we will gladly take them back. The purchaser will be responsible for return shipping charges.


 

As of this update Northern Brewer and their vanity brand AIH have used ball locks for a whopping $84.99.

Shipping is an extra cost at Northern Brewer. For me it’s $18.94. That figures to $103.93. Compare that to brand new kegs below and if you live in the contiguous US this would be $21.44 MORE than brand new kegs with the deal below.

OR, how about you head over to homebrewer run MoreBeer and get outstanding quality NEW KEGS for LESS…

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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.

 

Buy One Get One HALF OFF!

  • For a limited time MoreBeer is offering these buy one get one HALF off.
  • Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses
  • This averages out to $82.49 per keg shipped if you live in the contiguous US. This is a great deal on a great keg!

Get the Deal…

  1. Add two 5 Gallon Corny Kegs (KEG415) to your cart. 🛒
  2. Apply promo code: BOGOKEG at checkout!

Corny Keg – 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg KEG415

Hands on Review: Kegland Ball Lock Kegs!

 

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Brewcursion 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg

5 gallon (19L) stainless steel ball lock keg - metal handles

5 gallon (19L) stainless steel ball lock keg – metal handles

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Highlighted Features
  • Compatible with the Brewcursion keg cooler
  • Stainless steel 304 construction
  • Interlocking handle design allows kegs to stack easily
  • Kegs stack with ball lock disconnects attached
  • Hop tube ready: lids have hanging hook for dry hopping
  • 5 gallon (19L) capacity

 

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Used Ball Lock Kegs for… $84.99? OR… $43.88?

homebrew keg deal5 Gallon Cornelius Keg, Ball Lock (Used)

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

Used & Tested, Ball Lock Keg, With Pressure Relief Valve
Used & Pressure Tested – Ball Lock – Includes Pressure Relief Valve Lid

Cleaned and pressure tested 5 gallon, stainless steel, cornelius style tank. These tanks are guaranteed to hold pressure. 25″ tall and 8.5″ diameter. Tanks will show normal wear and tear.

Kegs include the o-rings and poppits that were installed when we received the tanks. We will often change an o-ring or poppit to get the tank to hold pressure. Grab new o-rings and poppits here if you’d like.

If you are just getting into kegging you will need a kegging setup to go with these kegs. We sell keg systems and have a whole lot more kegging options.

We know some homebrewers are more picky than others, so please keep in mind that these are USED kegs. Some of these kegs are probably 30 years old. Do not expect new kegs. If you are looking for new kegs, please check out our new kegs. With this said, they are going to show normal wear and tear. We are not implying that our kegs are not quality…we just want to avoid any misunderstandings.

If you are unhappy with your used 5 Gallon Cornelius Kegs for any reason, we will gladly take them back. The purchaser will be responsible for return shipping charges.


 

  • According to my notes, these went out of stock in August of 2023. To the point that the product page was completely removed.
  • As of this update… they are in stock for… $84.99.

5 Gallon Cornelius Keg, Ball Lock (Used)

 

OR $43.88 per keg!…

cornykeg.com pin lock keg deal

The used ball lock four pack is selling for $175.50. That figures to just $43.88 per keg.


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Finally Back in Stock! Universal Poppets – 304 Stainless + Food Grade Silicone & RELIABLE O-Ring Replacements

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Universal Poppets via Valuebrew

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

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

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

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

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


 

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

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

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

Back in stock!  These have been out of stock for months. We’ll the full story is they came back in stock a few weeks ago, but sold out so quickly that I wasn’t able to get a post up. So, as of this update… they’re back in stock after months of being sold out!  Get them while you can.

Universal Poppets

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FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Floating Dip Tube, Made in USA

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.

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

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Highlighted Features
  • NO-ARM-IN-KEG - all connections are made outside the keg.
  • 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

 

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

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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FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Floating Dip Tube, Made in USA

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.

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

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Highlighted Features
  • NO-ARM-IN-KEG - all connections are made outside the keg.
  • 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

 

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

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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Valuebrew Labor Day Sale – Save on Bulk O-Rings – includes custom colors, Ball Lock Jumpers, Universal Poppets & More

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

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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 laborday with an order of $30 or more to get the deal

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