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Build a DuoTight CO2 Gas Manifold! – for Kegland EVABarrier Tubing – new sources for MFL equipped manifolds

Updated: April 17, 2025

Kegland’s DuoTight Fittings are designed to work with their EVABarrier Tubing.  They offer quick, reliable connections, easy implementation, a variety of fitting options and work with double wall EVABarrier tubing.  These are push to connect and require no tubing clamps.  Combine these features with their generally low price and this system and tubing are a game changer for kegerator/keezer owners and builders.

DuoTights are… awesome.  Check out my extensive Hands on Review

As of this posting, the system has no native manifold option available.  No need to fear, this post details three DuoTight manifold options that you can put together yourself.


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Announcing: Kegland DuoTight Stainless Steel Beer Gun!

Stainless Draft Beer Gun

Stainless Draft Beer Gun

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

This all stainless Draft Beer Gun makes filling beer glasses fun. Just pull the trigger handle to open the valve to dispense. Great for outdoor events and parties. This hefty gun is made of hand polished stainless steel, and features a Duotight compatible ¼” hose barb on the bottom for connecting to 1/4″ or 3/16″ interior diameter draft tubing, or use with optional Duotight Reducer Z84 to quickly attach 8mm EvaBarrier tubing. Maximum working pressure is 30 PSI. Weighs 15 ounces.


 

Kegland DuoTight Stainless Draft Beer Gun

Also: DuoTight Draft Beer Gun

Related DuoTight Reviews on How-To’s!

DuoTight Reviews, Resource Posts & How-To’s!

DuoTights are so amazing – at least in my book 🙂 – that I have several reviews and related top posts

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1.5″ Tri-Clamp to 1/2″ Barb, Stainless Steel – on sale for $8.99

DERNORD 1.5" Tri Clamp to 0.5" Hose Barbed Adapter SUS304 Sanitary Hose Pipe Fitting (1/2 Inch Barb Hose)

DERNORD 1.5″ Tri Clamp to 0.5″ Hose Barbed Adapter SUS304 Sanitary Hose Barb Pipe Fitting (1/2 Inch) by Dernord

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Highlighted Features
  • Adapter for connecting pipes or fittings of different types
  • Connects to a hose on both ends
  • Barbed fitting for a tight seal on hoses when used with a hose clamp (not included)
  • For use with rubber hoses: Barb: 1/2" Barb For Rubber, Plastic, TPU, or other hose
  • Fits: 1.5" Tri Clamp / Clover / Sanitary Fitting

 

 

4/14 4 PM Central: These are on sale for just $8.99. 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

DERNORD 1.5″ Tri Clamp to 0.5″ Hose Barbed Adapter SUS304 Sanitary Hose Pipe Fitting (1/2 Inch Barb Hose) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

More Tri-Clover/Tri-Clamp!  Tri-Clamp Fittings at Proflow Dynamics

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Tri-Clamp Rotating Racking Arm… $25.20, save 68% w/three stacking deals!

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Proflow Dynamics has an extensive selection of homebrew gear, fittings and disconnects anchored by their lineup of Stainless Steel Camlock QDs.

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Three Stacking Deals!

  • Proflow has put a number of items on sale – those sales stack with the two discounts outlined here!
  • 30% Off Coupon! PFD is discounting their homebrew category by a whopping 30% when you use promo code BF30%. Considering their already, generally, great everyday prices, this is an outstanding deal!
  • Another 10% Off: Using any link in this post will save you another 10%!
  • Shipping is an additional cost based on your location.  Because of minimum shipping costs, it may make sense to place a larger order.  Additional items may ship for minimal cost.

Sale ItemsProFlow’s Homebrew Lineup – remember coupon code BF30% + any link in this post for ANOTHER 10% off

These three stacking deals make the pictured tri-clamp rotating racking arm just $25.20. That’s a whopping 68% off list!

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Hands on Review: Blichmann Engineering Riptide Homebrew Pump

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Updated: 5/7/2024

Hands on Review Blichmann Engineering Riptide Pump

In the world of hot wort pumps for homebrewing, there are a couple of big name players that have dominated the market for some time. There are also some new entries in this segment that offer just as good function, but at a much lower price. Blichmann came in with a completely different strategy. Rather than trying to do the same thing better, or the same thing for less money, they wanted to re-write expectations for what a homebrew pump should do. It’s like the first time you saw a BBQ grill that had lights to cook at night and a built-in bottle opener. You told yourself, “Wow, I didn’t know you could get one like that… I want one!”

As with anything Blichmann makes, the Riptide follows suit with top-notch quality and looks, and a price tag to remind you that you’re buying top of the line. In the case of this pump, they legitimately bring features that no other pump on the market has and at a price comparable to the current top of the line wort pumps (that don’t have these features). So it’s arguably reasonably priced.


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25 x 1.5″ Tri Clamp Buna-N Gaskets – $10.50… 42 cents each

DR-COMPONENT 1.5" Sanitary Standard Tri-Clamp Gaskets (Pack of 25),Black Buna-N (NBR)

DR-COMPONENT 1.5″ Sanitary Standard Tri-Clamp Gaskets (Pack of 25),Black Buna-N (NBR)

4/10 6 AM Central: These are selling for just $10.50. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying orderPrices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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DERNORD Sanitary Butterfly Valve 1.5″ Tri Clamp – now $27.99, near best price + keg dry hopper build!

DERNORD Sanitary Butterfly Valve with Pull Handle Stainless Steel 304 Tri Clamp Clover (1.5" Tube OD)

DERNORD Sanitary Butterfly Valve with Pull Handle Stainless Steel 304 Tri Clamp Clover (1.5″ Tube OD) by Dernord

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Highlighted Features
  • Tube OD: 1-1/2 Inch, Ferrule Size: 50.5MM, Fits 1.5 Inch Tri-clamp
  • Temperature Rating (spec): 15°F thru 200°F; Material (spec): 304 Stainless Steel
  • Tri-Clamp butterfly valve Max Pressure 1.6MPA
  • 100 Percent pressure hydraulic tested for reliability
  • The pull style handle allows you to set the valve in three different positions simply by pulling and turning

 

4/4 5 AM Central: This is selling for $27.99. That’s $2 shy of the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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More: Search Amazon for “dernord tri clamp”

More Tri-Clover/Tri-Clamp!  Tri-Clamp Fittings at Proflow Dynamics

Related: Build a Dry Hopper for Cornelius Kegs!

Building a Dry Hopper for Corny Kegs – Dry Hop Under Pressure!


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Reader Tip: KOMOS Draft Line Kit – DuoTight Tees + EVABarrier – Blowout Pricing!

Thanks to HBF Reader Wes for this tip!  Let’s be friends!  8 Ways to Connect with HBF

KOMOS® Draft Line Kit

These are intended for use with KOMOS Kegerators. However… they’re just lines of EVABarrier tubing and DuoTight fittings. So they’ll work in any DuoTight setup.

Kegland’s DuoTight system along with their EVABarrier Tubing are amazing. Check out my extensive hands on review for a deep dive into the system.

MoreBeer has these marked down drastically. As an example, the three tap option is marked down to just $4.99 for 1 tap and $5.99 for 2 tap.

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Buy a Cannular Can and Bottle Filler… Freebie Ends Today+ Hands on Review

Cannular Can and Bottle Filler | WiFi Enabled | RAPT Portal Compatible | Programmable Fill Profiles | Automatic CO2 Purge CAN250

Cannular Can and Bottle Filler

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

Automated Filling System: Fill any beverage into any bottle, can, jar, or glass automatically with this internet-connected, RAPT-enabled Cannular Can and Bottle Filler, offering a more sanitary and user-friendly experience than competitors.
Integrated Pinch Valve and Regulator: The pinch valve allows easy removal of the beer line for cleaning, while the integrated regulator eliminates the need for an external regulator, preventing damage from high-pressure gas sources.
OLED Digital Display and WiFi Connectivity: The OLED display simplifies calibration and allows real-time adjustments, while WiFi connectivity to the RAPT.io portal logs usage data and enables remote management of settings and profiles.
Versatile and Multi-Purpose: With adjustable stainless steel tubes and a height range suitable for bottles up to 11.8″ and cans up to 10.6″, this filler can handle still or carbonated beverages, making it ideal for various containers including wine bottles, beer cans, and more.
Low Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Pickup: The filler effectively purges oxygen from the container, ensuring substantially lower dissolved oxygen levels, which enhances the quality and longevity of your beverage.
Fill any beverage into any bottle, can, jar, or glass automatically with this internet-connected, RAPT-enabled, Cannular Can and Bottle Filler. Featuring two adjustable stainless steel tubes, the Cannular Filler will use one to purge oxygen out of the vessel and then use the second one to fill the vessel to a precise level based on an internal pressure sensor.

OLED Digital Display
The OLED display makes calibration super easy. It also enables you to keep track of filling speed, number of cycles/fills, purge time, fill height, and also enables you to make on-the-fly adjustments to your filling requirements so you can conveniently tweak the settings while filling.

Integrated Ball Lock Connectors
The integrated ball lock connectors allow you to quickly attach your beer and gas ball lock disconnects. We recommend the use of the Duotight Ball Lock Quick Disconnects in Gas and Liquid to connect to these inputs and outputs.

Integrated Pinch Valve
The integrated pinch valve is one of the things that makes this unit far superior to other filling machines. The pinch valve enables you to easily remove the beer line for cleaning so the stainless tube, silicone hose, and yellow ball lock cap removes completely and can be put into the dishwasher or cleaned in the sink. The pinch valve is mechanically simple and therefore reliable. It is not subject to small particles like hops getting stuck in the device and eliminates the need for pre-filtration. It simply pinches down on the silicone tube to shut off the flow. This design also enables laminar flow that reduces foaming. The pinch valve improves reliability, makes it easier to operate, and a piece of cake to clean.

Integrated Regulator
Other filling machines require an external regulator that may need to drop the pressure lower than your normal keg dispensing pressure. Unlike these other fillers, this filler has an integrated regulator which saves time and setup costs. This integrated regulator means you will not damage your machine by accidentally connecting it to a high-pressure gas source. You can hook up your gas line without the need for another external regulator or to fool around with your gas supply at all. Just set the integrated regulator once during setup and forget about it.

Multi-Purpose
The long stainless tubes and adjustable height make this device useful for pretty much any bottles up to 11.8″ (30cm) high or cans up to 10.6″ (27cm) high. It can also be used for still or carbonated beverages, so this device is useful for wine bottles, beer cans, champagne, crown seal bottles, and pretty much any other bottle/can/vessel that has a neck opening greater than 0.59″ (15mm). It can also be used for filling glasses, jars, or other vessels.

Fill Profiles
Some other machines require a full calibration to change from one vessel type to another. This machine allows you to pre-save fill profiles depending on what you are doing. Save a filling profile for your 12 oz cans and then save a different filling profile for your 750mL wine bottles. Use our pre-saved presets or alternatively make your own fill profiles with different purge times and fill height. These are also synced with the RAPT.io portal so you can save profiles and share them with friends or deploy them to several other devices.

RAPT.io Connected (via WiFi)
As well as all the features above, this filler connects to your WiFi and keeps track of your Cans Per Minute (CPM), fill speed, and even temperature (if you purchase the external Instant Read Temperature Probe separately). It will log all usage information so you can keep track of how your machine is running or even keep track of your staff to make sure they are cycling the machine at an acceptable rate. The connectivity to the RAPT.io portal will enable you to more easily change settings, update profiles, and keep track of your fill days so you can historically keep track of how your fill day went and which day you processed each batch.

Low DO Pickup
The quality and longevity of your beverage are often defined by how well you keep oxygen off your product. This filler purges the oxygen out of the can and will enable you to get substantially lower dissolved oxygen.

Wall Mounted Design
This type of can and bottle filler has primarily been designed for wall-mounting configuration. This allows you to bring a can or bottle up to the filler from the underside of the unit. To wall mount this unit you can download and print this template.

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Note that this is a MAP item so it doesn’t typically qualify for discounts or coupons. HOWEVER… MoreBeer has a freebie promo going on right now that does work with this!

Cannular Can and Bottle Filler | WiFi Enabled | RAPT Portal Compatible | Programmable Fill Profiles | Automatic CO2 Purge CAN250

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Availability Update (now available for pre-order!)… Cannular Can and Bottle Filler! + Hands on Review

Cannular Can and Bottle Filler | WiFi Enabled | RAPT Portal Compatible | Programmable Fill Profiles | Automatic CO2 Purge CAN250

Cannular Can and Bottle Filler

More Info

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

Automated Filling System: Fill any beverage into any bottle, can, jar, or glass automatically with this internet-connected, RAPT-enabled Cannular Can and Bottle Filler, offering a more sanitary and user-friendly experience than competitors.
Integrated Pinch Valve and Regulator: The pinch valve allows easy removal of the beer line for cleaning, while the integrated regulator eliminates the need for an external regulator, preventing damage from high-pressure gas sources.
OLED Digital Display and WiFi Connectivity: The OLED display simplifies calibration and allows real-time adjustments, while WiFi connectivity to the RAPT.io portal logs usage data and enables remote management of settings and profiles.
Versatile and Multi-Purpose: With adjustable stainless steel tubes and a height range suitable for bottles up to 11.8″ and cans up to 10.6″, this filler can handle still or carbonated beverages, making it ideal for various containers including wine bottles, beer cans, and more.
Low Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Pickup: The filler effectively purges oxygen from the container, ensuring substantially lower dissolved oxygen levels, which enhances the quality and longevity of your beverage.
Fill any beverage into any bottle, can, jar, or glass automatically with this internet-connected, RAPT-enabled, Cannular Can and Bottle Filler. Featuring two adjustable stainless steel tubes, the Cannular Filler will use one to purge oxygen out of the vessel and then use the second one to fill the vessel to a precise level based on an internal pressure sensor.

OLED Digital Display
The OLED display makes calibration super easy. It also enables you to keep track of filling speed, number of cycles/fills, purge time, fill height, and also enables you to make on-the-fly adjustments to your filling requirements so you can conveniently tweak the settings while filling.

Integrated Ball Lock Connectors
The integrated ball lock connectors allow you to quickly attach your beer and gas ball lock disconnects. We recommend the use of the Duotight Ball Lock Quick Disconnects in Gas and Liquid to connect to these inputs and outputs.

Integrated Pinch Valve
The integrated pinch valve is one of the things that makes this unit far superior to other filling machines. The pinch valve enables you to easily remove the beer line for cleaning so the stainless tube, silicone hose, and yellow ball lock cap removes completely and can be put into the dishwasher or cleaned in the sink. The pinch valve is mechanically simple and therefore reliable. It is not subject to small particles like hops getting stuck in the device and eliminates the need for pre-filtration. It simply pinches down on the silicone tube to shut off the flow. This design also enables laminar flow that reduces foaming. The pinch valve improves reliability, makes it easier to operate, and a piece of cake to clean.

Integrated Regulator
Other filling machines require an external regulator that may need to drop the pressure lower than your normal keg dispensing pressure. Unlike these other fillers, this filler has an integrated regulator which saves time and setup costs. This integrated regulator means you will not damage your machine by accidentally connecting it to a high-pressure gas source. You can hook up your gas line without the need for another external regulator or to fool around with your gas supply at all. Just set the integrated regulator once during setup and forget about it.

Multi-Purpose
The long stainless tubes and adjustable height make this device useful for pretty much any bottles up to 11.8″ (30cm) high or cans up to 10.6″ (27cm) high. It can also be used for still or carbonated beverages, so this device is useful for wine bottles, beer cans, champagne, crown seal bottles, and pretty much any other bottle/can/vessel that has a neck opening greater than 0.59″ (15mm). It can also be used for filling glasses, jars, or other vessels.

Fill Profiles
Some other machines require a full calibration to change from one vessel type to another. This machine allows you to pre-save fill profiles depending on what you are doing. Save a filling profile for your 12 oz cans and then save a different filling profile for your 750mL wine bottles. Use our pre-saved presets or alternatively make your own fill profiles with different purge times and fill height. These are also synced with the RAPT.io portal so you can save profiles and share them with friends or deploy them to several other devices.

RAPT.io Connected (via WiFi)
As well as all the features above, this filler connects to your WiFi and keeps track of your Cans Per Minute (CPM), fill speed, and even temperature (if you purchase the external Instant Read Temperature Probe separately). It will log all usage information so you can keep track of how your machine is running or even keep track of your staff to make sure they are cycling the machine at an acceptable rate. The connectivity to the RAPT.io portal will enable you to more easily change settings, update profiles, and keep track of your fill days so you can historically keep track of how your fill day went and which day you processed each batch.

Low DO Pickup
The quality and longevity of your beverage are often defined by how well you keep oxygen off your product. This filler purges the oxygen out of the can and will enable you to get substantially lower dissolved oxygen.

Wall Mounted Design
This type of can and bottle filler has primarily been designed for wall-mounting configuration. This allows you to bring a can or bottle up to the filler from the underside of the unit. To wall mount this unit you can download and print this template.

24V DC Power Supply

KegLand Part Number: KL37785


 

  • Availability update…  This has been popular since it was recently introduced. It’s experienced at least two sellouts. As of this update, it’s available again via MoreBeer for pre-order. It remains sold out at William’s Brewing
  • Get in on this pre-order so you can reserve yours from the next shipment!
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5 x Stainless Steel 304 Single Pin Heavy Duty Tri Clamp with Wing Nut for TC 1.5″

CBTONE 5 Pack 1.5'' Tri-Clamp Stainless Steel 304 Single Pin Heavy Duty Tri Clamp with Wing Nut and Silicone Gasket for Ferrule TC 1.5''

5 Pack 1.5” Tri-Clamp Stainless Steel 304 Single Pin Heavy Duty Tri Clamp with Wing Nut and Silicone Gasket for Ferrule TC 1.5”

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Highlighted Features
  • Tube OD: 1 Inch to 1-1/2 Inch; Ferrule Size: 50.5MM, Fits 1.5 Inch Tri-clamp
  • Material: Stainless steel 304; Type: Single pin Clamp, Heavy Duty Clamps; CNC Machining
  • Applications for dairy, food, beer, beverage, pharmacy, cosmetic, Oil, Waste water etc
  • Heavy duty tri clamp fit for brewery, homebrew stuff sanitary fittings, Easy tighten thumb screw
  • Package Includes: 5 x 1.5" Tri Clamp; 5 x free silicone gasket, Fit for all other homebrew stuff sanitary fittings

 

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FIX DuoTight Fitting and EVABarrier Tubing Leaks

Leaks? Troubleshooting EVABarrier/DuoTight Leaks

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. Some tips…

  • Check for leaks as you would if you were using standard tubing. DuoTights and EVABarrier are amazing… but not magic. They need to be installed correctly and securely throughout your system. Liquid liquids are easy to spot. Gas leaks are a little more difficult.
  • I highly suggest picking up a DuoTight Pressure Gauge. You can easily add this to your setup and use this technique for checking for gas leaks.
  • If you have a section of EVABarrier tubing that’s marred or damaged, cut off a couple inches to get a fresh end.
  • Make sure you’re pushing the EVABarrier Tubing completely in to your DuoTight Fitting.
  • Make sure you’re pulling your EVABarrier Tubing out firmly to engage the sealing mechanism.
  • DuoTight Compatible Locking ClipsI recommend using these on all DuoTight connections. They snap into place pushing the collar out, securely engaging the fitting. They also help prevent bumps and moves from disengaging the connection.
  • If you have a particular fitting that won’t seal… contact the seller or manufacturer to get a replacement. A leaking DuoTight fitting is not normal and I’m guessing your retailer will take care of you. Out of the dozens of fittings I have I’ve had 1 that was non-functional on receipt.

DuoTight Compatible Locking Clips

DuoTight Compatible Locking Clips

Valuebrew’s DuoTight Compatible Locking Clips are a great addition to any DuoTight setup.  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.

These are available in both 8mm and 9.5mm sizes

 

Sanitizing DuoTight Fittings – Star San & DuoTights?

I’ve gotten some feedback when it comes to DuoTights and Star San.  The materials used in DuoTight fittings – Acetal, EPDM, Stainless – are generally compatible with Star San. However that doesn’t mean that you can soak DuoTights in Star San endlessly.

Star Stan could eventually damage DuoTights (and lots of other things) given excessive exposure. Damaged fittings = potential leaks. Contact time for Star San is five minutes. That’s about how long you should leave a part sitting in Star San.

Related: Star San Tips & Tricks

Our Step by Step on Finding and Fixing Kegerator CO2 Leaks

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Duotight 6.35mm Filter

Duotight Filter

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

This compact food grade 6.35mm (1/4″) duotight filter is perfect for inline prefiltration of water before it goes into your carbonation equipment. Fits EvaBarrier 3mm tubing, our item number L56. Also fits common 1/4″ water line tubing sold for ice makers, etc.

Includes a 304 Stainless Steel 100 Mesh (150 Micron) screen filter which is removable for cleaning. Includes two mounting points allowing for attachment of this fitting to a wall or cabinet with countersunk 8G-10G screws with at least 50mm length.

Working pressure: 0-100psi

Dimensions: 7cm x 8cm

Mesh: 304 Stainless Steel 100 Mesh (150 Micron).


 

Kegland’s DuoTight system along with their EVABarrier Tubing are amazing. Check out my extensive hands on review for a deep dive into the system.

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Both sizes are included in the mix and on sale for just $6.49.

More About DuoTights

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

Kegland DuoTight Fittings and Accessories at William’s Brewing

Search William’s Brewing for “DuoTight” – to find components and accessories that may not show up on category pages.

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Hands on Review: Kegland Hop Bong

Updated: March 28, 2025

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review!  Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

Kegland Hop Bong

Keeping oxygen out of a fermenter after the initial yeast pitch is a goal of most fermentations, with a few exceptions being oxygenating a high gravity batch mid-way through fermentation, barrel-aged ales, or spontaneously fermented ales in open foeders. For a homebrewer who wants to brew a beer outside of those exceptions noted, avoiding oxygen introduction after fermentation has begun is paramount to a quality finished beer, a goal which is sometimes a difficult to attain. Notably, adding dry hops, other flavor components (e.g. wood chips or coffee beans), or clarifying agents (e.g. gelatin fining or Biofine) presents a challenge for most homebrewers if they want to avoid oxygen exposure in the fermenting wort.

There are workarounds and ways for homebrewers to limit oxygen introduction, conceived upon by crafty brewers over the years. Dry hops for example, can be suspended in a muslin bag above the wort by placing a magnet inside the bag and its mating magnet on the outside of the fermenter. In this way, the hops will be in the fermenter at the beginning of fermentation and can be dropped according to the dry hop schedule by simply removing the outside magnet, all without opening the fermenter. Or, to add clarifying agents without cracking the fermenter lid, a brewer can utilize a plastic bottle with a carbonation cap. This method entails adding the liquid substance to a plastic soda bottle and pressurizing the bottle with CO2 via the carbonation cap, purging it, and repeating the process multiple times to ensure the gas inside the bottle is mostly composed of CO2. Then, by using a ball lock jumper, the pressurized bottle can be connected to a fermenter’s ball lock post, if equipped, and the liquid will enter the fermenter, so long as the pressure in the fermenter is less than that of the bottle.

Although these workarounds exist and cut the mustard for my purposes, I was excited when I found out that Kegland was set to release a product that appeared to be a simpler solution all around. In looking into it further I found that it was advertised to have additional uses, aside from the main feature of enabling hop, flavor, or fining additions to the fermenter while limiting oxygen ingress. This highly anticipated product is called the Hop Bong.

I have been a proud owner of a Kegland FermZilla All Rounder fermenterHands on Review – for over two years now and have nothing but good things to say about it. As a manufacturer, Kegland is a homebrewing gear innovator and a leader in the market. They are continuing to come up with novel equipment and tools that span their wide array of product offerings including many for their FermZilla fermenter line. I was excited to see what the Hop Bong could offer as an addition to my All Rounder fermenter.


Kegland Hop Bong Current Price & Availability:

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Kegland DuoTight BlowTie Spunding Valve… $14.29! + Hands on Review & Digital Upgrade

15 PSI Duotight Blowtie Spunding Valve with Gauge

DuoTight BlowTie Spunding Valve With Gauge

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The BlowTie is a diaphragm based adjustable spunding valve used to release pressure from kegs and other pressure vessels. It features a usable range of 4 to 15 PSI, and the diaphragm construction means it has a wider pressure range than spring based spundling valves. This unit can be easily disassembled for cleaning using a phillips head screw driver. Accuracy of the gauge is plus or minus 2 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.

For a limited time William’s Brewing has Cannular on sale for just $11.99 as part of their Year End Clearance!

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

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Upgrade to Digital:

Kegland has released a digital regulator option that works with their great inline regulator and gauge-equipped BlowTie Spunding Valves.

Hands on Review: Kegland Digital Gauges!

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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 – $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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  • 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.

3/25 8 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

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) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

More Tri-Clover/Tri-Clamp!  Tri-Clamp Fittings at Proflow Dynamics


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TWO x 1/2″ MPT to 1/5″ Tri-Clamp Ferrule – Convert Your Gear to Tri-Clamps… $13.69, $6.85 each

TAISHER 2PCS 1.5" Tri Clamp to 1/2" NPT Male Stainless Steel Sanitary Fitting Home Brew Connector (Ferrule OD 50.5mm)

NPT to Tri-Clamp Fittings

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  • Product Type —— Tri-Clamp xMale NPT Adapter(Thread:1/2"Male NPT,Ferrule OD: 50.5mm)
  • Product Material —— 304 stainless steel strength and resistance to corrosion.
  • Special Feature —— Two fittings are clamped together with a high temp silicone gasket in between
  • Suitable Size —— Suitable for 1.5" Tri Clamp / Clover / Sanitary.
  • Application range —— Used for food, beverage, and dairy applications.

 

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TAISHER 2PCS 1.5″ Tri Clamp to 1/2″ NPT Male Stainless Steel Sanitary Fitting Home Brew Connector (Ferrule OD 50.5mm) – 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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Hands on Review: Brewers Hardware The Dry Hopper!

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Brewers Hardware Dry Hopper

Dry hops. Homebrewers debate their favorite dry hop, how to calculate their IBU contribution, and when is the best time to add dry hops. While many love them, the technical challenge of adding them “right” is a hefty one. Whether you’ve heard of hop creep, or tasted an oxidized IPA, you are interested in minimizing the introduction of oxygen to your beer when you add dry hops.

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ONE Available, Customer Return… Cannular Can and Bottle Filler! + Hands on Review

Cannular Can and Bottle Filler | WiFi Enabled | RAPT Portal Compatible | Programmable Fill Profiles | Automatic CO2 Purge CAN250

Cannular Can and Bottle Filler

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Automated Filling System: Fill any beverage into any bottle, can, jar, or glass automatically with this internet-connected, RAPT-enabled Cannular Can and Bottle Filler, offering a more sanitary and user-friendly experience than competitors.
Integrated Pinch Valve and Regulator: The pinch valve allows easy removal of the beer line for cleaning, while the integrated regulator eliminates the need for an external regulator, preventing damage from high-pressure gas sources.
OLED Digital Display and WiFi Connectivity: The OLED display simplifies calibration and allows real-time adjustments, while WiFi connectivity to the RAPT.io portal logs usage data and enables remote management of settings and profiles.
Versatile and Multi-Purpose: With adjustable stainless steel tubes and a height range suitable for bottles up to 11.8″ and cans up to 10.6″, this filler can handle still or carbonated beverages, making it ideal for various containers including wine bottles, beer cans, and more.
Low Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Pickup: The filler effectively purges oxygen from the container, ensuring substantially lower dissolved oxygen levels, which enhances the quality and longevity of your beverage.
Fill any beverage into any bottle, can, jar, or glass automatically with this internet-connected, RAPT-enabled, Cannular Can and Bottle Filler. Featuring two adjustable stainless steel tubes, the Cannular Filler will use one to purge oxygen out of the vessel and then use the second one to fill the vessel to a precise level based on an internal pressure sensor.

OLED Digital Display
The OLED display makes calibration super easy. It also enables you to keep track of filling speed, number of cycles/fills, purge time, fill height, and also enables you to make on-the-fly adjustments to your filling requirements so you can conveniently tweak the settings while filling.

Integrated Ball Lock Connectors
The integrated ball lock connectors allow you to quickly attach your beer and gas ball lock disconnects. We recommend the use of the Duotight Ball Lock Quick Disconnects in Gas and Liquid to connect to these inputs and outputs.

Integrated Pinch Valve
The integrated pinch valve is one of the things that makes this unit far superior to other filling machines. The pinch valve enables you to easily remove the beer line for cleaning so the stainless tube, silicone hose, and yellow ball lock cap removes completely and can be put into the dishwasher or cleaned in the sink. The pinch valve is mechanically simple and therefore reliable. It is not subject to small particles like hops getting stuck in the device and eliminates the need for pre-filtration. It simply pinches down on the silicone tube to shut off the flow. This design also enables laminar flow that reduces foaming. The pinch valve improves reliability, makes it easier to operate, and a piece of cake to clean.

Integrated Regulator
Other filling machines require an external regulator that may need to drop the pressure lower than your normal keg dispensing pressure. Unlike these other fillers, this filler has an integrated regulator which saves time and setup costs. This integrated regulator means you will not damage your machine by accidentally connecting it to a high-pressure gas source. You can hook up your gas line without the need for another external regulator or to fool around with your gas supply at all. Just set the integrated regulator once during setup and forget about it.

Multi-Purpose
The long stainless tubes and adjustable height make this device useful for pretty much any bottles up to 11.8″ (30cm) high or cans up to 10.6″ (27cm) high. It can also be used for still or carbonated beverages, so this device is useful for wine bottles, beer cans, champagne, crown seal bottles, and pretty much any other bottle/can/vessel that has a neck opening greater than 0.59″ (15mm). It can also be used for filling glasses, jars, or other vessels.

Fill Profiles
Some other machines require a full calibration to change from one vessel type to another. This machine allows you to pre-save fill profiles depending on what you are doing. Save a filling profile for your 12 oz cans and then save a different filling profile for your 750mL wine bottles. Use our pre-saved presets or alternatively make your own fill profiles with different purge times and fill height. These are also synced with the RAPT.io portal so you can save profiles and share them with friends or deploy them to several other devices.

RAPT.io Connected (via WiFi)
As well as all the features above, this filler connects to your WiFi and keeps track of your Cans Per Minute (CPM), fill speed, and even temperature (if you purchase the external Instant Read Temperature Probe separately). It will log all usage information so you can keep track of how your machine is running or even keep track of your staff to make sure they are cycling the machine at an acceptable rate. The connectivity to the RAPT.io portal will enable you to more easily change settings, update profiles, and keep track of your fill days so you can historically keep track of how your fill day went and which day you processed each batch.

Low DO Pickup
The quality and longevity of your beverage are often defined by how well you keep oxygen off your product. This filler purges the oxygen out of the can and will enable you to get substantially lower dissolved oxygen.

Wall Mounted Design
This type of can and bottle filler has primarily been designed for wall-mounting configuration. This allows you to bring a can or bottle up to the filler from the underside of the unit. To wall mount this unit you can download and print this template.

24V DC Power Supply

KegLand Part Number: KL37785


 

William’s Brewing has one customer return unit available on sale for $174.99. It’s said to be in excellent condition.

Cannular Can and Bottle Filler | WiFi Enabled | RAPT Portal Compatible | Programmable Fill Profiles | Automatic CO2 Purge CAN250

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1/2″ Stainless Stainless Weldless Bulkhead and Ball Valve by DERNORD – add a ball valve to your kettle or mash tun – $14.99, best price

DERNORD 1/2 Inch Stainless Stee Ball Valve Weldless Bulkhead For Home Brew Kettle (1/2 NPT to 1/2 Barb Hose)

DERNORD 1/2 Inch Stainless Stee Ball Valve Weldless Bulkhead For Home Brew Kettle (1/2 NPT to 1/2 Barb Hose)

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  • 1/2 Inch Stainless Steel 2 piece Full Port Ball Valve
  • 1/2 Inch Stainless Steel Hose Barb
  • 1/2 Inch weldless bulkhead fitting fits 7/8 Inch kettle hole
  • WOG1000 working pressure rating (1000psi) to withstand high pressure and extreme temperatures
  • Rigorous testing standards prove minimal corrosion and rust along with easy cleaning


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.

 

Use to add a ball valve to your compatible kettle, mash tun or HLT.

3/23 8 AM Central: This is selling for just $14.99. 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

DERNORD 1/2 Inch Stainless Steel Ball Valve Weldless Bulkhead For Home Brew Kettle (1/2 NPT to 1/2 Barb Hose) – 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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