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Keezers are one of the cool inventions homebrewers brought to the world of household appliances. Homemade kegerators and freezers converted to storing and dispensing homebrew allow homebrewers to exercise their creative muscle. Breaking down the function of the homebrew keezer, there are three main categories: 1) Providing CO2 to the beer, 2) Keeping the beer cold, and 3) Serving the beer. For sure, the category of serving the beer is where all the bling comes in, with different style taps and fancy tap handles. But this review is about some gear for the less flashy side- providing CO2 to the beer.
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PID Temperature Controller Digital 7 Segment Thermostat Regulator for Home Brewing Oven Incubator
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Multi Modes: The controller supports multiple thermocouples and resistance sensors, with multi output and alarm modes. Control Accuracy: 1-100¡æ 0.1-50.0¡æ. Control Mode: ON OFF, P, PI, PD, PID control.
High Performance: The controller has high wiring density, high accuracy and good sensitivity, can digital control of temperature. SSR: 12VDC¡À2V 20mA.
Display Method: The controller is displayed by 7 segment LED, which is intuitive and easy to operate, PV is red and SV is green.
PC Shell: The controller adopts high strength PC shell, which has high strength, not easy to break and damage. Panel Size (WidthxHeight): Approx.48x94mm/1.9x3.7in.
Wide Application: This pid controller is widely used in auto system in line of light heating boiler, temperature control, ceramics and furnance, plastic extruder heating process etc.
PID Temperature Controllers can be used in conjunction with a relay and a temperature probe to control the your kegerator and fermentation temps. You can also integrate a PID controller into your brew system to control mash temps and more.
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The ITC-308 comes in the original version as well as an updated Wi-Fi enabled model. This review covers both editions of this controller.
Why a Temp Controller?
Temperature controllers, sometimes referred to as over-riding thermostats, can control devices like refrigerators, freezers and fermentation heating devices to provide a consistent temperature for your kegerator, fermentation chamber or brew system. They do this by monitoring the temperature and cycling on and off the device in question. Generally, you will set the device to full cooling or heating power and the temperature controller takes over from there.
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Dual stage means that the ITC-308 can control both a heating and cooling device. Alternatively, it can control a heating or a cooling device. This controller displays in Fahrenheit and Centigrade. Dual Display shows both measured and set temperature.
CO2 manifolds allow you to feed multiple kegs off one co2 regulator. Things to look for in a capable manifold are shut-off valves for each trunk and check valves. Check valves makes sure flow goes the right directly. This is important for CO2 manifolds because differences in pressure make it possible for liquid to back flow through gas lines.
Keg Connection has an extensive lineup of CO2 manifolds. They sport check valves, MFL barbs (choose from 1/4″ or 5/16″) and ball valves for each run. the body is crafted from extruded aluminum. These are also tested for leaks. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 way configurations are available
This particular model has MFL ball valves. You can also choose and MFL inlet port. Because you can choose MFL/flare for all connections, that means you can easily convert it to DuoTight. See my post on putting together a DuoTight Manifold
For whatever reason MFL equipped manifolds are harder to find.
For a limited time Keg Connection has their entire lineup marked down a whopping 30%. They say these are the lowest prices of the year.
Shipping is a flat fee no matter how much you order to addressed in the contiguous US.
As of this posting, Keg Connection is offering race track style ball lock kegs for just $25 when you put together a cart of $150 or more.
The full retail price of $50 counts towards the $150, so add one of these to your cart and at least $100 of additional gear and the price will automatically drop to $25.
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3 Way CO2 Distributor with Check Valves via Keg Connection
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CO2 Air Distributor / Manifold for Draft Beer with Check Valves, 3 Way
Assembled in the USA from high quality components, by our experienced staff for over 15 years. We take price in every air distributor we make and provide you with a 5 year, written warranty.
Vigorously tested under pressure using an industry standard soap leak test method.
We use both Teflon and NSF approved, USA made, Rectorseal “Tru-Blu” Pipe Thread Sealant for a double leak proof seal. These products also allow for easy removal for changes or future repairs. It is also vibration resistant.
Customize to fit your needs. Change inlet and outlet sizes.
You can use this to expand current air distributors / manifolds. Just choose 1/4″ MPT and add to existing body!
Our bodies are made from quality extruded aluminum and we use high quality brass components.
Check valves are used to ensure gas goes out, but no liquid can come back in should you have a negative pressure situation. This can happen with beer and soda distribution and damage regulators or other components, make sure your air distributor has check valves! The valves are constructed of brass and the valves can turn off in either direction.
Features mounting holes for easy mounting in Kegerators, Keezers or on a wall.
Can be used for splitting beer lines between different kegs of beer, soda, kombucha or other liquids. Can also be used for force carbonating situations. Turn off all the other valves and use one or more to force carbonate. You can always turn off lines independently that you are not using.
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.
I’ve done several pressure tests with DuoTight Fittings and EVABarrier Tubing. Each test has proven the tested components were leak free. Having said that, it’s entirely possible that you’ll have a leak. This happens with any tubing system, that’s why we… check for leaks.
I have a write up for addressing DuoTight Leaks that will walk you through some things to check.
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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
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One of the things that I do that really helps is use Valuebrew’s DuoTight Compatible Locking Clips. These snap into the collar of DuoTight Fittings and lock connections in place. This makes the connection more secure and reduces the chances of leakage.
This controller can control both a heating and cooling device. Alternatively, it can control a heating or a cooling device.
In my opinion the original ITC-308 was and is a game changer as far as homebrew temp controllers. In comparison to available controllers available at the time the ITC-308 was released, it offered loads more features, including dual stage control, for a fraction of the price. Game changer! The addition of Wi-Fi control and monitoring to this great controller has made a great temp controller even better. Check out our Hands on Review of the ITC-308. That includes a section on the WiFi version.
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This reconditioned 5 gallon ball lock keg is our absolute best bargain in a used keg. They may not pack all the beauty of other kegs, but they’ve got your back when it comes to drinking.
These are the true party animals of the used keg set— each of these 5 gallon ball lock kegs had way too much fun in a prior life. They may have even seen a bar fight or six, but they still know how to hold their own under pressure (they’ve been tested to make sure).
Like all of our ball lock kegs, these reconditioned beauties have all the important good stuff where it counts, as well as one more serious plus—they’re an unbelievably affordable way to store your beer, soda, cold brew and nitro coffee, Kombucha tea, and any other beverage of your choice.
These have been sold out for a good while now.
As of this update, they’re back in stock at just $34.95.
This is a stellar deal.
When these become available, they typically don’t last for long. Get them while you can!
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The Top Draw Beer Pickup Tube from 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® Beer Pick Up Tube fits any ball or pin lock keg, and replaces the rigid stainless dip tube with a stainless float pick up on a 23″ food grade silicone hose. This flexible hose holds a 1″ stainless beer pickup tube which is held 1″ below the surface of the beer by the float. 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 couple minutes – just unscrew the beer post on your ball lock keg, insert the provided short pick up tube, and attach the silicone tubing to the underside of the tube. Now dangle the hole assembly in the keg and you are done. For shorter kegs, cut the silicone tube to length.
If you carbonate by C02 injection, you can also convert your keg to one that carbonates quicker, and clears faster. To do this (Cornelius threaded post kegs only), unscrew both posts and remove both dip tubes. Then on the IN side of the keg, install the long beer pickup tube and screw on the GAS side fitting (the one with a notch on the base nut). Then on the OUT side of the keg, install the Top Draw® Dip Tube, and screw on the BEER side fitting (the one without a notch in the base nut). Now when you attach the C02 to carbonate, it will bubble up from the bottom of the keg, carbonating quicker. When you dispense, the floating dip tube will make sure you get only the clearest beer from near the surface.
The only downside to this switch is your gas line is connected to a beer dip tube, and if the pressure in your gas line drops to less than the pressure in the keg, your gas line will fill with beer. This can be prevented with a ball or pin lock check valve like our items P77 and P78, or with an in line check valve like our item D37.
Includes 22″ of tubing, 304 grade stainless float with attached pickup tube, and short replacement stainless beer dip tube with seating O ring.
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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2 Pcs Wooden Chalkboard Beer Tap Handle Keg Tap Handle and 2 Pen for Bar Restaurant Wedding Brewery Craft Display Beer Lovers Homebrew
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What You Will Receive: the package contains 2 pieces of chalkboard beer tap handles, 2 pieces of erasable pens, enough to meet your daily use needs and replacement requirements
Reliable and Suitable: the beer handles are made of quality wooden materials, practical and dirt resistant, which are suitable for most standard beer barrels, easy to install and smooth to write, providing you with a nice using experience
Record Message: the beer keg handles will help you to record useful messages, such as date, time, name of beer and more, which are nice tools for you; You could use the included erasable pens to easily record and update information
Wide Application: the beer handle taps can be widely adopted on many different occasions, such as bars, restaurants, home and many other places; You could also use them in many parties, since the classical appearances are easy to match most areas
Charming Gift Options: beer tap handles will be loved by beer lovers, brewery owners, and they can be applied as chic gifts on birthday, Valentine's Day, anniversary, engagement party, housewarming and so on
These tap handles have a top circle for your logo (or really whatever you want to put there) and a chalkboard section at the bottom for beer name or style (or really whatever you want to put there).
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MoreBeer 6-Gallon Torpedo Keg
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Sometimes ideas come along that seem so obvious in hindsight. Every fermentor I have is 7+ gallons. I like that because it gives me plenty of headroom for krausen from active fermentation. It also allows me to brew a bigger batch in the event I have a lot of dry hopping. But with the bigger fermentors, I will frequently have leftover beer after transferring to the keg. Not a lot, and not always, but it just feels wrong to leave that beer behind. So the 6-gallon keg is a logical fit for me.
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Torpedo Keg is a brand name of a series of ball lock kegs. They use the same size lid and follow the same standard of ball lock posts. But unlike Corny kegs that have rubber bottoms and tops, Torpedo kegs are made completely of stainless steel. The top/handle portion of the keg is taller, specifically to let you stack kegs on top of each other while still having gas and beer lines connected to the keg. There is also a Slimline version which has a slightly narrower diameter in exchange for a taller height. The 6-Gallon torpedo keg has a 9.125” diameter, and is 27.25” tall. In comparison, the standard ball lock Corny keg has an 8.375” diameter and 24.75” height. Although comparing these heights on paper can be deceiving since the Torpedo keg’s tall handles cover the height of attached ball lock fittings as well (additional 1.5” measured with my DuoTight fittings).
PIC Gauge S101D-254D 2.5″ Dial, 0/60 psi Range, 1/4″ Male NPT Connection Size, Bottom Mount Single Scale Dry Pressure Gauge with a Black Steel Case, Brass Internals, Chrome Bezel, and Plastic Lens
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.
A potential homebrew application for this is to use it as part of a Spunding Valve Build. 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
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Completely impervious to oxygen and sunlight and made from 304 stainless steel, this growler is one of the best storage options for beer. This growler comes with a double wall vacuum insulation keeping your delicious beer cold for hours. The spring wired lid makes this growler capable of holding up to 30 psi. This is a smokin deal when compared to other double wall growlers.
Dimensions: 4.75 in. Diameter x 12 in. Height;
Holds 2L or 67 oz
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Double wall vacuum insulation is awesome. It means contents are kept cold for a long time and reduces or eliminates sweating.
Stainless steel construction means this won’t break like glass. It also makes it at home at the pool, beach or park
Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this on sale as as a MoreBeer Deal of the Day. Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.
Product Description – Here– Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.
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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)
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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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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.
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Measureman 2-1/2″ Dial Size Digital Air Pressure Gauge with 1/4” NPT Bottom Connector and Protective Boot, 0-60psi, Accuracy 1%, Battery Powered, with LED Light
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For pneumatic, air pressure measuring, typical for tire gauge, tire inflator, air pressure system etc.
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.
Note from HBF: For whatever reason this offering seems to periodically change. The one I’m intending to link to is a 2 1/2 dial with 1/4″ NPT that reads 0 to 60 PSI. It’s possible a different variation will show up.
A possible homebrew application for this is to use it as part of a Spunding Valve Build. 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
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Mark’s Mark II Keg Washer™ is designed to clean and sanitize large vessels like cornelius kegs and carboys. This keg cleaner is also intended to provide a sanitation container for miscellaneous items such as airlocks, thermometers, tubing, keg fittings, and more.
Quiet, Fun, & Easy to Use
Very quiet when in use and most importantly speeds up the process of cleaning and sanitizing.
Light in weight. Easy to store.
Cleans Kegs
This keg washer cleans and sanitizes a cornelius keg without having to take apart the ball lock fittings, poppets, and dip tubes. You can clean the keg and the dip tube simultaneously using the T adapter.
Cleans Tubing Too
Cleans tube separately utilizing the pump with the additional barb fittings included.
Cleans Parts
Reservoir holds 1.25 gallons of water making it easy to fill and empty with sanitizer.
Saves water and sanitizer.
The keg washer does not have an on/off switch, you can plug it directly into a wall outlet to operate the pump or plug it into an outlet that is controlled by a switch. Never leave the keg washer unattended when in use.
When in use, fill the keg washer up to about 1 inch under the brim. The pump is not self priming, so always make sure the basin is full of water before plugging in the pump.
Owner’s Manual is included. Please read thoroughly before using. Dimensions of the inside of the washer’s reservoir are: 6″L x 12″W x 4″D.
Please Note: Product does not include the bucket, carboy, or keg pictured above for display purposes.
The pump specs are:
520 GPH
120 Volts AC
40 watts
Ceramic shaft, impeller
Mark’s Keg & Carboy Washer is designed to clean and sanitize a good bit of your homebrewing gear. Kegs (including liquid post and dip tube), Carboys, Fermenters (including Speidels), tubing, parts and more. It’s light and easy to store, most everything nests together in the base.
This is awesome! I have this and like it very much. It’s one of my favorite pieces of brewing gear. It’s saved me a lot of time and hassle. Check out my Hands on Review – beyond the in depth review that includes some mods and hacks.
Why are deals on Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer rare?
This is a MAP item at many retail. MAP = Minimum Advertised Price. It’s an agreement between sellers and manufacturer’s not to sell an item below a certain price. This gear generally sells for about the same price no matter where you purchase it from and is rarely discounted.
Limited Time Deal via Blowout Sale!
MoreBeer has a massive early holiday sale going on as of this posting. Over 100 products are discounted. Check sale page for selection and availability.
