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Floating Dip Tube + my explanation of how these work

Conical and All Rounder fermenter/keg Ball Float Silicone Dip Tube,304SS Ball Float and Silicone Dip Tube,draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank

Conical and All Rounder fermenter/keg Ball Float Silicone Dip Tube,304SS Ball Float and Silicone Dip Tube,draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank

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Conical and All Rounder fermenter/keg Ball Float Silicone Dip Tube,304SS Ball Float and Silicone Dip Tube,draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

My explanation of how this works…

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

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Last Call: Pin Lock Homebrew Kegs – $40.49 with Limited Time Coupon + Free Ship Eligible

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Pin Lock Cornelius Keg – Without Gaskets Replaced (Pin Lock) from MoreBeer

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

These are reconditioned 5-gallon capacity, pin lock kegs with rubber tops and bottoms (color may vary). Lids have fixed pressure relief valves (not pull style).

The interior and exterior are washed and rinsed and all gaskets are replaced to ensure that no soda flavor or residue is left behind. We do not replace poppets, however these can be purchased separately via part numbers KEG544.
Kegs are pressure tested and are guaranteed to be holding pressure upon delivery. Please notify us within 48 hours of receipt if they are not holding pressure.

All kegs are used and have cosmetic blemishes, i.e. minor scratches, dings and stickers. These blemishes will not affect the functionality of the keg.
Body connects should be removed for cleaning and sanitizing before every use. Kegs may come with either 11/16 inch body connects or 7/8 inch body connects. We sell deep sockets for the removal of either one (Part number KEG775).

Kegs are approximately 9″ Diam. x 22.25″ Height. 25.25″ Height with fittings. Measurements may vary slightly.


 

Limited Time Stacking Deal!  10% Off Site Wide at MoreBeer! – use coupon code SUMMERSANTA – that makes these kegs just $40.49.

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Brand New Universal Replacement Keg Lid by Beverage Factory [Ball Lock & Pin Lock]

Beverage Factory BLL-N-AUS Replacement Lid for Home brew Keg

Beverage Factory BLL-N-AUS Replacement Lid for Home brew Keg


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

This is a universal replacement lid for home brew/soda kegs. BRAND new lid comes with closure O-Ring pressure release Valve with sturdy 1 inch metal ring to relieve pressure out of your keg.


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.  See: What’s the Difference Between Ball Lock Kegs and Pin Lock Kegs?

Beverage Factory BLL-N-AUS Replacement Lid for Home brew Keg – 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! Pin Lock Homebrew Kegs – $44.99 + Free Ship Eligible + Stacking Deal

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Pin Lock Cornelius Keg – Without Gaskets Replaced (Pin Lock) from MoreBeer

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

These are reconditioned 5-gallon capacity, pin lock kegs with rubber tops and bottoms (color may vary). Lids have fixed pressure relief valves (not pull style).

The interior and exterior are washed and rinsed and all gaskets are replaced to ensure that no soda flavor or residue is left behind. We do not replace poppets, however these can be purchased separately via part numbers KEG544.
Kegs are pressure tested and are guaranteed to be holding pressure upon delivery. Please notify us within 48 hours of receipt if they are not holding pressure.

All kegs are used and have cosmetic blemishes, i.e. minor scratches, dings and stickers. These blemishes will not affect the functionality of the keg.
Body connects should be removed for cleaning and sanitizing before every use. Kegs may come with either 11/16 inch body connects or 7/8 inch body connects. We sell deep sockets for the removal of either one (Part number KEG775).

Kegs are approximately 9″ Diam. x 22.25″ Height. 25.25″ Height with fittings. Measurements may vary slightly.


 

Used 5 Gal. Pin Lock Kegs KEG432

Stacking Deal!

Up to $30 off depending on order size, stacks with most things.  Brew More Save More at MoreBeer!

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Ferroday Carbonation Keg Lid + Diffusion Air Stone & Tubing

FERRODAY Carbonation Keg Lid Cornelius Keg Lid Soda Beer Forced Carbonation Homebrew Carbonator Stainless Steel 304 Carbonation Keg Lid with Diffusion Stone 20" Tube - Oval Keg Lid

Ferroday Ball Lock Carbonation Lid with Diffusion Stone

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  • 【Includes All You Need】Keg lid + Air stone + 20 inch tubing; All the metal parts are made of SS304, the head of the pressure release valve is made of solid ABS, food safe tubing, gaskets, all sturdy and wear-resistant.
  • 【Widely Used for Home Brew】 Widely used to carbonate beer, soda, juice, water and even sparkling water. Fits to all the homebrew kegs that require a standard oval lid, normally called: corny keg/cornelius keg/ ball lock keg…This is a perfect choice for keg lid replacement!
  • 【Best Carbonation & No More Shaking】Forced Beer Carbonation: the diffusion stone will send a tremendous number of gas bubbles out through the beer and the miniscule bubbles will create a huge amount of surface area to help absorb CO2 rapidly into the beer! No need to shake the keg during carbonation anymore!
  • 【Safe Pressure Release & Cleaning Tips】 1. For safety concerns, the valve will automatically open up when pressure in the keg reaches 70 psi; 2. Please release the pressure in keg before open the keg. 3. Please clean the kit before and after each use, and please note the diffusion stone needs to be boiled in water to unclog pores.

 

This has a ball lock post on it that has in inlet on the inside of the keg. That inlet connects to tubing which in turn connections to a carbonation stone. This should work on standard ball lock and pin lock kegs, although you’ll need a ball lock QD to connect to it.

How do these work?  My theory… CO2 is dispersed through the stone into solution. This causes a small amount of movement in the liquid, this movement helps to the solution to come to equilibrium more quickly than simple head space pressure. I’m not saying this is a steady flow of bubbles, my guess is a slow, periodic occurrence, enough to speed up the process. This is a theory.

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Back In Stock! Pin Lock Homebrew Kegs – $44.99 + Free Ship Eligible

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Pin Lock Cornelius Keg – Without Gaskets Replaced (Pin Lock) from MoreBeer

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

These are reconditioned 5-gallon capacity, pin lock kegs with rubber tops and bottoms (color may vary). Lids have fixed pressure relief valves (not pull style).

The interior and exterior are washed and rinsed and all gaskets are replaced to ensure that no soda flavor or residue is left behind. We do not replace poppets, however these can be purchased separately via part numbers KEG544.
Kegs are pressure tested and are guaranteed to be holding pressure upon delivery. Please notify us within 48 hours of receipt if they are not holding pressure.

All kegs are used and have cosmetic blemishes, i.e. minor scratches, dings and stickers. These blemishes will not affect the functionality of the keg.
Body connects should be removed for cleaning and sanitizing before every use. Kegs may come with either 11/16 inch body connects or 7/8 inch body connects. We sell deep sockets for the removal of either one (Part number KEG775).

Kegs are approximately 9″ Diam. x 22.25″ Height. 25.25″ Height with fittings. Measurements may vary slightly.


 

  • MoreBeer has these for just $44.99.
  • Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses. This is a big savings when it comes to kegs.
  • These had been on pre-order for quite some time, but are actually in stock as of this update. Check the product page to see if you can still get in on this deal.
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Brand New Universal Replacement Keg Lid by Beverage Factory [Ball Lock & Pin Lock]

Beverage Factory BLL-N-AUS Replacement Lid for Home brew Keg

Beverage Factory BLL-N-AUS Replacement Lid for Home brew Keg


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

This is a universal replacement lid for home brew/soda kegs. BRAND new lid comes with closure O-Ring pressure release Valve with sturdy 1 inch metal ring to relieve pressure out of your keg.


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.  See: What’s the Difference Between Ball Lock Kegs and Pin Lock Kegs?

Beverage Factory BLL-N-AUS Replacement Lid for Home brew Keg – 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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Pin Lock Gas and Liquid Line Assemblies + What’s the Difference? Ball Lock Kegs vs Pin Lock

PERA 3/16" pin lock MFL beer line assembly & 5/16" pin lock gas line assembly for home brewing

PERA 3/16″ pin lock MFL beer line assembly & 5/16″ pin lock gas line assembly for home brewing

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  • Liquid Line Include: Pin Lock Liquid Disconnect MFL, Swivel Nuts, Beer Hose ID 1/4” OD 5/16” Length 3ft, 2 PCS Free Beer Hose Clamp, Picnic Tap, Already Assembly;
  • Gas Line Include: Pin Lock Gas Disconnect MFL, Swivel Nuts, Gas Hose ID 5/16” OD 9/16” Length 5ft, 2 PCS Free Beer Hose Clamp, Already Assembly;
  • Use: The Assembled Pin Lock Beer Line used for Cornelius Style Pin Lock Keg, Works for Beer or Soda;
  • Multi-Usage, carbonated seltzer water, home brew, different beverage, outdoor picnics, keg cleaning;

 

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Floating Dip Tube + my explanation of how these work

Conical and All Rounder fermenter/keg Ball Float Silicone Dip Tube,304SS Ball Float and Silicone Dip Tube,draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank

Conical and All Rounder fermenter/keg Ball Float Silicone Dip Tube,304SS Ball Float and Silicone Dip Tube,draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank

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Conical and All Rounder fermenter/keg Ball Float Silicone Dip Tube,304SS Ball Float and Silicone Dip Tube,draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

My explanation of how this works…

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

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Great For Father’s Day… William’s Home Brewery – on Sale for $103.99

William's Bottling Home Brewery

William’s Bottling Home Brewery

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Why Brew at Home?

If you are like most home brewers, you have a strong appreciation of fine beer, as well as an intrinsic curiosity into how it is made. Why buy a William’s Home Brewery? The quality of the final beer is only as good as the quality and freshness of the ingredients used, and quality brewing is only possible when basic brewing techniques are learned and followed. In addition, easy to use, well-designed equipment helps to make brewing a relaxing, enjoyable experience. Beer is not like wine. It is best when fresh, then deteriorates after 2 to 4 months. One of the great things about home brewing is knowing how fresh the beer is you are drinking. Unlike craft beer with an unknown production date, when you brew a William’s Kit, you can drink it at its prime every time. You will also save money.

Choose your First William’s Brewing Kit
When you order our Home Brewery, pick your first William’s Brewing Kit at a savings over separate purchase prices. Our kits are unique because they include William’s syrup malt extracts, condensed at low temperatures for a full grain flavor, fresh flavoring and aromatic hops, yeast strains specially selected to enhance the flavor of the finished beer, priming sugar, and illustrated brew-by-number instructions. Every kit has been repeatedly test-brewed in the William’s Brewlab to achieve a perfectly balanced blend of malt and hop flavors, and every kit on the selection list has been chosen because it is easy for beginners to brew.

Instruction & Support
All William’s Kits include brew-by-number kit instructions. We also include the fifth edition of Home Beermaking, an excellent beginners book. After you read the included book and brew a few batches, you will find that home brewing can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. To help you progress further, purchase of our brewery also gives you access to the William’s Customer Support line (either by phone or email), so you can get your brewing questions answered.

Traditional or Electric Brewing Kettle?
A 7 gallon or larger brewing kettle is needed for boiling the wort. We make this optional so you can choose between a traditional stainless brewing pot with valve, or a stand alone electric kettle so you can brew anywhere there is a 110 volt plug, and not be dependent on a stove or outdoor burner.

Wort Chiller Option:
We highly recommend a copper wort chiller to quickly cool your just boiled wort (unfermented beer) so fermentation can start as soon as possible, minimizing the risk of bacterial infection (copper transfers heat better than stainless). If you choose the copper Wort Chiller option, you will save $20.00 over separate purchase prices.

Included Equipment:
Included is a Siphonless Fermenter, which features a transfer valve, airlock, gasketed lid, and gallon markers that are easy to read due to the translucent plastic used. The included Priming Tank includes a bottling valve with a thermoplastic tube attachment that eliminates siphoning and makes bottling (or kegging) easy and fast. A kit is also included to convert your Priming Tank to a Secondary Fermenter if you need a secondary for a particular brew. A 18″ plastic stirring spoon is included to help you stir in the carbonating sugar. For the critical measurement which determines when the beer is ready to bottle, our handmade glass hydrometer features 1 degree calibrations for precise, easy to see readings, and includes a glass sample tube. For testing the temperature of the beer, a stainless steel dial thermometer is provided, which includes a calibration nut. In addition, transfer tubing is provided to transfer from your fermenter to the priming tank. To clean your equipment (vital to prevent sour beer), Brewer’s Edge Cleanser is included (enough to make 16 gallons of working solution). To clean your bottles, our bottle brush is included.

This is For Those Who Plan To Bottle Their Beer
This Brewery is set up for those who plan to bottle their own beer. The included Priming Tank includes a bottling valve for easy priming and bottle filling. Bottles can be salvaged from commercial beers (any beer bottle without a twist cap can be salvaged) or you can purchase bottles by going here. You will need 48 twelve ounce or equivalent bottles per 5 gallon batch.

Save $31.00 Over Separate Purchase Prices!
When you buy this package with an included kit, you save at least $31.00 over separate purchase prices. Get everything you need to get going and save money.

For a packing list of included items, click HERE.

Needed but not included: 48 twelve ounce beer bottles or equivalent. Salvage your own (any beer bottles without a twist cap will work), or purchase separately.


 

William’s Brewing has this setup on sale for $103.99

Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

William’s Bottling Home Brewery

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Keg Lids With Hang Tab Lid – makes dry hopping easy – $16.99 via William’s Brewing Keg Parts Sale

Keg Lid With Hang Tab

Keg Lid With Hang Tab via William’s Brewing

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

New lid with a hang tab welded on the bottom for hanging our Keg Infuser Ball, Keg Infuser Tube, and other straining bags. This fits Cornelius, Firestone, and Spartanburg brand kegs with 3″ by 3 1/2” oval lids. Includes a integral pressure relief valve. Maximum pressure 120 PSI. Includes a lid sealing O ring.


 

  • Hang Tabs! Keg Lid With Hang Tab – Unique hang tab design makes it easy to dry hop in the keg.
  • Manual vs Automatic PRV:  “Automatic PRV: sounds better than “Manual PRV”, but in my opinion, the opposite is true.  Both styles, generally, automatically vent at a set pressure for safety reasons.  Manual PRVs at the ability to…. manually activate the PRV.  That allows you to easily vent your keg as needed.  A tool is required to vent lids without manual PRV valves.
  • Works with both pin and ball lock kegs: 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.
  • An upgrade to pin lock style lids: In my book, that’s a solid upgrade.  See: What’s the Difference Between Ball Lock Kegs and Pin Lock Kegs?

This is discounted to just $16.99 via Wlliam’s Brewing’s Keg Parts Sale. Note: Discounted price reflected at checkout. Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items

Keg Lid With Hang Tab – Wlliam’s Brewing’s Keg Parts Sale – discounted prices reflected at checkout

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Stainless Steel Keg Lids [Ball Lock & Pin Lock]

SANON Stainless Steel Carbonation Beer Keg Lid,Stainless Steel Carbonation Lid for Home Brew, Ball Lock Keg Lids Beer Making Tool

SANON Stainless Steel Beer Keg Lid


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

  • Made of stainless steel, high quality, rust resistant, sturdy and durable.
  • It fits all ball-lock and pin-lock soda kegs that require the standard oval lid.
  • It has a replaceable pressure relief valve and includes the new rubber o-ring, ball lock post with poppet valve.

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.  See: What’s the Difference Between Ball Lock Kegs and Pin Lock Kegs?

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Pin Lock Homebrew Kegs – $38.24! + Free Ship Eligible

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Pin Lock Cornelius Keg – Without Gaskets Replaced (Pin Lock) from MoreBeer

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

These are reconditioned 5-gallon capacity, pin lock kegs with rubber tops and bottoms (color may vary). Lids have fixed pressure relief valves (not pull style).

The interior and exterior are washed and rinsed and all gaskets are replaced to ensure that no soda flavor or residue is left behind. We do not replace poppets, however these can be purchased separately via part numbers KEG544.
Kegs are pressure tested and are guaranteed to be holding pressure upon delivery. Please notify us within 48 hours of receipt if they are not holding pressure.

All kegs are used and have cosmetic blemishes, i.e. minor scratches, dings and stickers. These blemishes will not affect the functionality of the keg.
Body connects should be removed for cleaning and sanitizing before every use. Kegs may come with either 11/16 inch body connects or 7/8 inch body connects. We sell deep sockets for the removal of either one (Part number KEG775).

Kegs are approximately 9″ Diam. x 22.25″ Height. 25.25″ Height with fittings. Measurements may vary slightly.


 

Used 5 Gal. Pin Lock Kegs KEG432 – remember promo code SAVEME15

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This is Back… Freebie with BULK Keg O-Ring Purchase

  • For a limited time, Valuebrew is throwing in a pack of 10 airlock grommets for free when you buy 10 x Food Grade Buna-N Keg O-Rings along with your choice of 2 x 25 packs of their smaller o-rings.  Their recently released color coded post o-rings ARE included in the lineup of add-ons.
  • This deal had sold out, but is available again as of this posting.
  • No coupon code is required.  Check product page to see if this is still available.

SPECIAL! Free Airlock Grommets with Food Safe O-Ring Purchase

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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Brand New Universal Replacement Keg Lid by Beverage Factory [Ball Lock & Pin Lock]

Beverage Factory BLL-N-AUS Replacement Lid for Home brew Keg

Beverage Factory BLL-N-AUS Replacement Lid for Home brew Keg


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

This is a universal replacement lid for home brew/soda kegs. BRAND new lid comes with closure O-Ring pressure release Valve with sturdy 1 inch metal ring to relieve pressure out of your keg.


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.  See: What’s the Difference Between Ball Lock Kegs and Pin Lock Kegs?

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Cornelius Keg Ball Lock Post Set – Replace Ball Lock or Convert Pin Lock to Ball Lock

Ball Lock Post Set – Cornelius Keg

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  • Set to replace ball lock posts on standard Cornelius keg.
  • Includes all post o-rings, does not include dip tube o-ring.

 

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Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.  prod:B07MPVYK47

Corny Keg Lid With O Ring and Hang Tab For Dry Hopping [Ball Lock & Pin Lock]

Corny Keg Lid With O Ring and Hang Tab For Dry Hopping

Corny Keg Lid With O Ring and Hang Tab For Dry Hopping


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

  • This replacement Corny keg lid was designed specifically for dry hopping right in your keg.
  • Use the special stainless steel tab to hang dry hoppers, hop bags, and anything else that you want to easily add and remove from your keg.
  • Forget about hanging your dry hoppers with fishing line. With this keg lid you have the ultimate control. Easily add and remove hops from your keg at any time!

About keg Lids: 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.  See: What’s the Difference Between Ball Lock Kegs and Pin Lock Kegs?

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Floating Dip Tube + my explanation of how these work

Conical and All Rounder fermenter/keg Ball Float Silicone Dip Tube,304SS Ball Float and Silicone Dip Tube,draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank

Conical and All Rounder fermenter/keg Ball Float Silicone Dip Tube,304SS Ball Float and Silicone Dip Tube,draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank

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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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Pin Lock Gas and Liquid Line Assemblies + What’s the Difference? Ball Lock Kegs vs Pin Lock

PERA 3/16" pin lock MFL beer line assembly & 5/16" pin lock gas line assembly for home brewing

PERA 3/16″ pin lock MFL beer line assembly & 5/16″ pin lock gas line assembly for home brewing

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  • Liquid Line Include: Pin Lock Liquid Disconnect MFL, Swivel Nuts, Beer Hose ID 1/4” OD 5/16” Length 3ft, 2 PCS Free Beer Hose Clamp, Picnic Tap, Already Assembly;
  • Gas Line Include: Pin Lock Gas Disconnect MFL, Swivel Nuts, Gas Hose ID 5/16” OD 9/16” Length 5ft, 2 PCS Free Beer Hose Clamp, Already Assembly;
  • Use: The Assembled Pin Lock Beer Line used for Cornelius Style Pin Lock Keg, Works for Beer or Soda;
  • Multi-Usage, carbonated seltzer water, home brew, different beverage, outdoor picnics, keg cleaning;

 

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10 Pack Airlock Grommets – Free with Keg O-Ring Purchase

Keg Lid O-Rings - Food Safe Buna-N

  • For a limited time, Valuebrew is throwing in a pack of 10 airlock grommets for free when you buy 10 x Food Grade Buna-N Keg O-Rings along with your choice of 2 x 25 packs of their smaller o-rings.  Their recently released color coded post o-rings ARE included in the lineup of add-ons.
  • No coupon code is required.  Check product page to see if this is still available.

SPECIAL! Free Airlock Grommets with Food Safe O-Ring Purchase

Complete Lineup; Food Safe Silicone Keg O-Rings

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