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Stacking Deals… 44% OFF BrewBuilt­ Brewing Kettles with Tri-Clamp Fittings!

BrewBuilt­™ Brewing Kettle with Tri-Clamp Fittings

BrewBuilt­™ Brewing Kettle with Tri-Clamp Fittings from MoreBeer!


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

Our best-selling BrewBuilt kettles, now available with 1.5″ Tri-Clamp fittings!

T.C. (or Tri-Clover) fittings are the gold standard in professional breweries, and they’re gaining ground in the homebrewing world. The main benefit of T.C. fittings is that they’re generally threadless, which makes them very easy to keep clean and sanitary. These kettles do not include a valve or other fittings, so be sure to check out the “You Might Also Need” section below to add your desired fittings and accessories.

Designed for Brewing. Built to Last. BrewBuilt brew kettles, made from 304 stainless steel, offer an unparalleled mix of features for their price range. At the very top of the list are two welded-in-place T.C. fittings that offer a lifetime of leak-free use. As you can imagine, welding in a coupler costs more than punching a hole and using a gasketed (i.e. weld-less) fitting. Welded fittings offer a permanent connection that, in our opinion, is worth every penny. The second unique feature that we absolutely love about these brew kettles is the notched lid with silicone plug. This notch allows you so much flexibility; you can use an immersion chiller, one of our Ultimate Sparge Arms (BE950) for mashing, tie off hop bags, take a temp reading during cooling, or whatever else we all can dream up.

This Brew Kettle has a lot to offer…
Some other features we dig include the internal volume markers from the bottom to the top – so handy for instant reads. The silicone sleeved handles on the kettle and the lid are a cool feature to protect your hands. The tri-clad bottom with a 4mm core of aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel offers even heat distribution during the boil and also makes it a perfect choice for anyone wanting to use an induction burner.

Beefy 304 Stainless
These kettles are made from 304 grade stainless. That means you will have less corrosion issues than with a kettle made from lower grade 201 type stainless. We put these kettles through a corrosive salt water test in the MoreBeer! shop and they passed with flying colors. We also made sure the rivets and riveted handles were also made of stainless steel for a long term, trouble free life. The 10 and 15 gallon size are made from 1.0mm thick stainless steel. The 22, 31, and 50 gallon size are made with 1.2mm stainless – that’s pretty thick stuff – and you will know it when you pick one up.

Size Ratios and stuff
All the BrewBuilt kettles follow the recent trend to a 1.2:1 ratio where the height is 1.2 times the diameter. This is a proven commercial ratio that has been adopted in homebrewing to achieve a more consistent 10% evaporation rate during the boil. We do like this ratio for boiling. For Mashing we would prefer a little bit shallower but that is a small compromise. Dimensions for a hot-liquor tank, if you are thinking brewing system down the road, are irrelevant as any ratio kettle will do.

Unique 22 Gallon Size
This size was born from customer feedback. Many customers making 10 gallons actually want to end up with 10 gallons at the end of kegging. That means you can be starting a boil with 13-14 gallons of wort to account for boil off, kettle loss, and fermenter loss. The 22 Gallon size kettle allows you to boil those quantities with plenty of room for boil overs. Want to make a 15 gallon batch with friends… you can squeeze that in to! You’ll never regret having a little extra kettle.

Final Words
With welded fittings, a bunch of cool features, and a solid, thick 304 stainless steel core this kettle is a pretty amazing value. Remember, if you order BrewBuilt kettle from MoreBeer! we ship free anywhere in the continental USA!


10, 15, 20 and 30 gallon sizes are available.

  • For a limited time MoreBeer has all sizes marked down a whopping 30%.
  • + Stacking 20% Off Coupon! Coupon code BBKETTLE4ME takes another 20% off!
  • All sizes ship for free to addresses in the contiguous US.

The stacking deals add up to a whopping 40% discount!

BrewBuilt® Brewing Kettle | 1.5″ Tri-Clamp | Dual Port – remember BBKETTLE4ME for the stacking deal

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DERNORD Sanitary Butterfly Valve 1.5″ Tri Clamp

Beduan 2 Pcs Sanitary Butterfly Tri Clamp Valve with Silicone Gasket SUS304 1.5 Inch Tri Clamp Clover Type (1.5" Tube OD)

Beduan 2 Pcs Sanitary Butterfly Tri Clamp Valve with Silicone Gasket SUS304 1.5 Inch Tri Clamp Clover Type (1.5″ Tube OD)

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Highlighted Features
  • Body material:Stainless Steel 304.
  • In-line sight glass flow pipe OD:38mm. Ferrule OD:50.5mm, Fits to 1.5" tri clamp.
  • Max pressure:250 PSI. Max temperature: 300°F.
  • Used to make a fluid start or stop flowing through a section of pipe.
  • The pull style handle allows you to set the valve in four different positions simply by pulling and turning.

 

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


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Stacking Deals… 44% OFF BrewBuilt­ Brewing Kettles with Tri-Clamp Fittings!

BrewBuilt­™ Brewing Kettle with Tri-Clamp Fittings

BrewBuilt­™ Brewing Kettle with Tri-Clamp Fittings from MoreBeer!


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

Our best-selling BrewBuilt kettles, now available with 1.5″ Tri-Clamp fittings!

T.C. (or Tri-Clover) fittings are the gold standard in professional breweries, and they’re gaining ground in the homebrewing world. The main benefit of T.C. fittings is that they’re generally threadless, which makes them very easy to keep clean and sanitary. These kettles do not include a valve or other fittings, so be sure to check out the “You Might Also Need” section below to add your desired fittings and accessories.

Designed for Brewing. Built to Last. BrewBuilt brew kettles, made from 304 stainless steel, offer an unparalleled mix of features for their price range. At the very top of the list are two welded-in-place T.C. fittings that offer a lifetime of leak-free use. As you can imagine, welding in a coupler costs more than punching a hole and using a gasketed (i.e. weld-less) fitting. Welded fittings offer a permanent connection that, in our opinion, is worth every penny. The second unique feature that we absolutely love about these brew kettles is the notched lid with silicone plug. This notch allows you so much flexibility; you can use an immersion chiller, one of our Ultimate Sparge Arms (BE950) for mashing, tie off hop bags, take a temp reading during cooling, or whatever else we all can dream up.

This Brew Kettle has a lot to offer…
Some other features we dig include the internal volume markers from the bottom to the top – so handy for instant reads. The silicone sleeved handles on the kettle and the lid are a cool feature to protect your hands. The tri-clad bottom with a 4mm core of aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel offers even heat distribution during the boil and also makes it a perfect choice for anyone wanting to use an induction burner.

Beefy 304 Stainless
These kettles are made from 304 grade stainless. That means you will have less corrosion issues than with a kettle made from lower grade 201 type stainless. We put these kettles through a corrosive salt water test in the MoreBeer! shop and they passed with flying colors. We also made sure the rivets and riveted handles were also made of stainless steel for a long term, trouble free life. The 10 and 15 gallon size are made from 1.0mm thick stainless steel. The 22, 31, and 50 gallon size are made with 1.2mm stainless – that’s pretty thick stuff – and you will know it when you pick one up.

Size Ratios and stuff
All the BrewBuilt kettles follow the recent trend to a 1.2:1 ratio where the height is 1.2 times the diameter. This is a proven commercial ratio that has been adopted in homebrewing to achieve a more consistent 10% evaporation rate during the boil. We do like this ratio for boiling. For Mashing we would prefer a little bit shallower but that is a small compromise. Dimensions for a hot-liquor tank, if you are thinking brewing system down the road, are irrelevant as any ratio kettle will do.

Unique 22 Gallon Size
This size was born from customer feedback. Many customers making 10 gallons actually want to end up with 10 gallons at the end of kegging. That means you can be starting a boil with 13-14 gallons of wort to account for boil off, kettle loss, and fermenter loss. The 22 Gallon size kettle allows you to boil those quantities with plenty of room for boil overs. Want to make a 15 gallon batch with friends… you can squeeze that in to! You’ll never regret having a little extra kettle.

Final Words
With welded fittings, a bunch of cool features, and a solid, thick 304 stainless steel core this kettle is a pretty amazing value. Remember, if you order BrewBuilt kettle from MoreBeer! we ship free anywhere in the continental USA!


10, 15, 20 and 30 gallon sizes are available.

  • For a limited time MoreBeer has all sizes marked down a whopping 30%.
  • + Stacking 20% Off Coupon! Coupon code BBKETTLE4ME takes another 20% off!
  • All sizes ship for free to addresses in the contiguous US.

The stacking deals add up to a whopping 40% discount!

BrewBuilt® Brewing Kettle | 1.5″ Tri-Clamp | Dual Port – remember BBKETTLE4ME for the stacking deal

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Stainless Beer Sampling Valve 2″ Tri Clamp

Tri Clamp Sample Port 2inch Quick Release Stainless Steel SUS304 2" Tri Clamp Sampling Valve Ferrule Sanitary Sample Value Clamp Value with Elliptic Handle Ferrule OD 50.5MM

Stainless Beer Sampling Valve

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Highlighted Features
  • Small Fluid Resistance: The fluid resistance of this sampling valve is minimal, allowing for safe and reliable use.Professional manufacturing, fine workmanship, reliable quality, stable performance, and worthy of your trust.
  • Widely Used: This sampling valve is used in various industrial fields for dairy products, cosmetics, food, pharmacy, beer, chemicals, petroleum, metallurgy, water heating, food, pharmaceuticals, and more.
  • Standard Design: The sampling valve is composed of three parts: the valve, handle, and diaphragm. The rubber diaphragm on the valve stem acts as a tensile plug, ensuring secure and efficient operation.
  • Simple Structure and Beautiful Shape: The simple structure and beautiful shape make this valve easy to install and uninstall, as well as provide flexibility during operation. The valve boasts a sleek design, making it a visually appealing addition to your industrial equipment.
  • High-Quality Material: Made of high-quality SUS304 stainless steel, this sampling valve is durable and resistant to rust. This ensures long-lasting use, even in harsh environments.

 

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25 x 1.5″ EPDM Tri Clamp Gaskets

DR.COMPONENT 1.5" Sanitary Standard Tri-Clamp Gaskets (Pack of 25), Black EPDM

DR.COMPONENT 1.5″ Sanitary Standard Tri-Clamp Gaskets (Pack of 25), Black EPDM

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Three Piece Stainless Steel Ball Valve

Cowin Brewing 1/2" 3PC Ball Valve Stainless Steel 304, NPT threaded, for Oil, Gas, Water With Blue Vinyl Handle

Cowin Brewing 1/2″ 3PC Ball Valve Stainless Steel 304, NPT threaded, for Oil, Gas, Water With Blue Vinyl Handle

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Highlighted Features
  • Size 1/2" (1pc per package)
  • Medium: Kinds of Oil, Gas, Water
  • Stainless Steel 304 corrosion resistance
  • Overall length 60mm; Diameter 15mm
  • Working temperature: -20-180 ℃

 

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MoreBeer 1.5″ Tri-Clamp Stainless Steel Butterfly Valve – on sale for $49.99, BEATS 2017 Deal!

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7 Position 1/2″ Butterfly Valve Made from 304 Stainless Steel from MoreBeer

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

Here’s why homebrewers like to use butterfly valves:  Regular ball valves can trap wort inside of them. If the wort doesn’t get completely cleaned out it can become infected & turn sour, transmitting that infection to the next wort to travel through the valve. A favorite of homebrewers, sanitary butterfly valves are easily cleaned in place. Because their internal mechanism is not complex, they can also easily be taken apart for a deeper cleaning when desired.

This is a compact design with a 7 position handle, made completely from AISI 304L stainless steel. The handle’s indexing plate can be reversed for either right or left hand use.


 

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this on sale as as a MoreBeer Deal of the DayShipping 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.

1.5″ Butterfly Valve (304 S/S) 7 Position Handle H661

From the “prices on everything continue to skyrocket” department, this BEATS a deal of the day that was offered in May of 2017. At that time it was offered for $64.99 on sale. That’s MORE than the current list price let alone the sale price.

Deal is valid 7/30/2024 only while supplies last

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

Thanks to /u/NachoTacocat on r/homebrew for this photo and build info!

Updated: 6/17/2024

Benefits of Fermenting Under Pressure + The Challenges of Dry Hopping Under Pressure

Fermenting under pressure has some great benefits. One of the challenges that using this method presents is… dry hopping. When fermenting under pressure the beer is carbonated. Adding dry hops to a fermented and carbonated beer, especially one at relatively warm fermentation temps equates to a Mentos+Diet Coke sort of situation. The hops provide lots and lots of nucleation points that can cause the beer to erupt expelling foam all over the place in the process denaturing head retaining proteins.

FermZilla fermenters from Kegland have a ready made solution called the Hop Bong. It allows you easily dry hop under pressure. Since the beer and dry hops are under pressure you don’t have foaming problems when dry hopping.

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2 X Brass 1/4″ Tees AND 2 X Barbs + “Cheapest” Spunding Build Option

WYNNsky Metals Brass Pipe Fitting Barstock Tee 2 PCS 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" NPT Female Pipe 2 PCS 1/4" NPT X 1/4" Hose ID Brass Hose Barb Fittings

WYNNsky Metals Brass Pipe Fitting Barstock Tee 2 PCS 1/4″ x 1/4″ x 1/4″ NPT Female Pipe 2 PCS 1/4″ NPT X 1/4″ Hose ID Brass Hose Barb Fittings

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Highlighted Features
  • 1/4''FNPT pipe fittings,3/8''barb×1/4''MNPT pipe fittings.
  • Brass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeability.
  • Brass tees provide three connections with one part, making them great for shops that run multiple tools off of one line.
  • These fittings are not allowed to be installed for potable water.
  • The product comes with 1 year quality warranty.


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.

 

Of course you could use these fittings in lots of different applications.  One possible application is a Spunding Valve build.  A Spunding Valve [See: Spunding Valve Resource Post] allows you to ferment under pressure, naturally and precisely carbonate in the keg, fix over-carbonated beers and more.  A similar (different manufacturer and possibly specs) fitting and barb are featured in our “Cheapest” Spunding Valve Build Option

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Hands on Review: BrewBuilt Uni Conical Fermenter! + Limited Time DEAL

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: 7/23/2024

BrewBuild Uni+ Conical Fermentor

Fermentors are like the cars of the brewing world. There is a wide range of prices, appearances, and features. And just like cars, the most basic model (plastic bucket with a lid) will get the job done. But the basic model has limitations, and you soon find yourself eyeballing the next step up the fermentor food chain to either get one that’s flashier (stainless) or one that has more features (pressure fermentation capable). Of course, the ultimate is one that’s both shiny and has more features (stainless pressure-capable conical).

Fermentor Before Any Assembly

BrewBuilt is a division of MoreBeer that creates homebrew gear. They make a variety of products, and recently launched a series of stainless pressure-capable conical fermentors they call the X1 Uni. The X1 comes with a lot of different accessories for added features, depending on what you want. You can buy the add-ons piecemeal, or they come bundled into different hardware kits. There is the base X1 Uni, the X1 Uni+ that bundles some add-ons and temperature capabilities, and the X1 Uni Pro that also includes a heat pad, Peltier cooler, and a temperature controller.

Limited Time Deal!

Limited Time Deal!

MoreBeer has a limited time Summer Sale going on. The x2 Uni is included in the mix!

BrewBuilt® X2 Uni Conical Fermenter


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Stainless Steel 3/4″ to 1/2″ Reducer for Center Inlet Chugger Pumps

Stainless Steel Reducing Coupler for Chugger Center Pumps

Stainless Steel Reducing Coupler for Chugger Center Pumps

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Highlighted Features
  • 3/4" FPT tp 1/2" MPT
  • Hex nut for easy secure fit
  • 304 stainless steel
  • Fits Chugger center pumps
  • Reduces size from 3/4" to 1/2 standard

 

 

1/2″ fittings seem to be pretty standard for homebrewers.  Center inlet Chugger Pumps are a little different compared to most high temp homebrew pumps with regards to fittings.  Most homebrew pumps are 1/2″ NPT threads on both the “in” side and the “out” side.  The center inlet pump is 1/2″ NPT on the “out” side and 3/4″ NPT on the inlet side.  Some people want this to be 1/2″ also, so a fitting is required.

This fitting is nice because it is female to male.  A lot of ball valves are female, so this would allow you put a female threaded ball valve on without the aid of another fitting.

HomeBrewStuff Stainless Steel Reducing Coupler for Chugger Center Pumps – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Center Inlet Chugger Pump:

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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 – $15.99, near 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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Highlighted Features
  • 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.

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Hands on Review: Blichmann Engineering Riptide Brewing Pump Upgrade Kit – Upgrade Your March or Chugger Pump

July 7, 2024

This review is by Homebrew Finds Reader Benji S.  Benji has been brewing for 10 years.  His favorite style is Festbier.  He’s an all grain brewer and member of WIZA (Whidbey Island Zymurgy Association).  Check him out on Instagram at neon_hop

Tell anyone that you spend hours cleaning as part of a hobby, and you’ll probably get a few odd looks. Unfortunately this is our reality as Homebrewers. Planning, prepping, cleaning, and waiting take up large percentages of any given batch. We often chase new ingredients, techniques, equipment, and short cuts in an effort to reduce the time we spend on these areas. Sometimes introducing new equipment into your process can make some parts of these tasks easier, while introducing new steps to others.

Pumps help move around lots of liquid in a short amount of time, reducing the need to lift heavy kettles or pots. They also introduce some additional planning needed for connecting vessels in a loop of hosing and cleaning after use. This has essentially been the summary experience I’ve had with my Chugger X-Dry [Hands on Review]. In the never ending quest for reducing the time and effort needed to use it, I looked at what changes I could make to my setup to make using it even simpler.

Blichmann Engineering is well known for high quality and well designed equipment targeted at Homebrewers. It should be no surprise then that their Riptide pump is a fairly feature packed model compared to others on the market. Particularly their TC clamp attached pump head with built in flow control and priming valve. In recognition of their audience, Blichmann also produces an upgrade kit that offers these same features to anyone with a Chugger or March pump.

Upgrading my Chugger X-Dry with their kit seems like a perfect way to take a good pump and make it even better, hopefully shaving some steps off of the prep and cleaning process in the meantime.


Criteria

My original criteria when looking for a pump were largely satisfied by the Chugger X-Dry, but there were a couple of criteria that were lacking, namely:

  • Head assembly should be fairly easy to take apart to aid in cleaning]
  • Flow control valve for use when sparging
  • Easy and intuitive to prime and get started

As the Riptide conversion kit is meant to solve many of these things, it made a natural candidate for trying out an upgrade to see if I could improve the usability experience. Additionally, my experience with the X-Dry suggested it was fairly easy to get into a state where it was cavitating. My hope was that the purge valve would help alleviate, or solve, this issue.


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1/2″ Tri-Clamp to Ball Lock

Clamp to Ball Lock Post 1.5in Liquid Lock Post Tri Clamp to Ball Connector Beer Brewing Accessory Brewer Fitting

Clamp to Ball Lock Post 1.5in Liquid Lock Post Tri Clamp to Ball Connector Beer Brewing Accessory Brewer Fitting

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  • Free welding plate allows you to add TC ports to any container without soldering.
  • Foodgrade leakingproof silicone gasket for good sealing, healthy and stable to use.
  • 1.5 inch triple clamp to ball lock post, 1.5 inch TC flange can be used to almost any container.
  • Liquid post for home beer brewing, professionally manufactured, can be used to replace the old or worn one.
  • Manufactured from premium 304 stainless steel material, perfect surface finish, durable and sturdy.

 

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1/2″ Stainless Steel CIP Spray Ball

Tank Cleaning Ball, 2.36 x 1.57" Stainless Steel Fixed Spray Ball Tank Cleaning Head 1/2"BSP Thread Female Sanitary Fix Spray Ball Tank Cleaning Ball for Car Care Home Industrial (Silver)

Tank Cleaning Ball,Tank Cleaning Head 1Pc 1/2″Bsp Thread Female Stainless Steel Sanitary Fix/Rotarys Spray Ball Tank Cleaning Ball

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

 

CIP (Clean in Place) Spray Balls are generally used for vessels that are too large to move.  Since they’re too large to move you… clean them in place.  If you have a larger setup, you could incorporate these into your system or routine to help clean your vessels more easily.

Other possible homebrew applications: A CIP ball could be as part of a recirculating or sparging setup or as part of a keg or carboy cleaning setup. I use a (different model) rotary spray ball with my Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner.  See: Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer Mod – SS CIP Spray Ball. 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.

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Also: Stainless Steel CIP Spray Balls for Sparging and Cleaning

Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer Mod - Adding a Stainless Steel CIP Spray Ball


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Stainless Steel 1.5″ TC Weldless Bulkhead, Add TC to Your Gear

Worldwhere 1.5" Tri Clamp Bulkhead Compression Fittings,Stainless Steel 304 Homebrew Kettle Weldless Bulkhead

Worldwhere 1.5″ Tri Clamp Bulkhead Compression Fittings,Stainless Steel 304 Homebrew Kettle Weldless Bulkhead

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  • Size: Used to connect 1.5"TC(50.5mm)
  • Material: The bulkhead fitting is made of high quality stainless steel ,high strength and corrosion resistance
  • Installation: Just drill a 41mm hole in the kettle
  • Large washer: Two larged and thickened silicone washers provide a more stable seal
  • Widely used:Suitable for coke kegs, soda kegs, beer kegs, kettles, etc.

 

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Ends Today: William’s Brewing DuoTight Sale + Hands on Review

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  • 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!

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Visit William’s Brewing – Web Only Clearance Sale

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William’s Brewing DuoTight Sale!

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  • 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

William’s Brewing is discounting DuoTights by 15%. Applies to all options.

No coupon code is required, add to cart to see discounted prices

Kegland DuoTight Fittings and Accessories!

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Stainless Steel 1.5″ Tri Clamp Ball Valve – $25.99, best price + free shipping

DERNORD 1.5" Tri-Clamp Ball Valve 2PC Stainless Steel 304,PTFE Lined. (3/4 inch Tube OD)

DERNORD 1.5″ Tri-Clamp Ball Valve 2PC Stainless Steel 304,PTFE Lined. (3/4 inch Tube OD)

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  • Connection Type:Tri clamp (1.5 inch)
  • Tube OD:3/4 inch
  • Maximum Temperature:300 degree Fahrenheit
  • Working Pressure:1.6Mpa
  • Material:Stainless Steel 304

 

6/25 3 PM Central: These are on selling for just $25.99. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Stainless Steel Cornelius Keg Lid with 1.5″ Tri-Clamp Ferrule + Build a Corny Keg Dry Hopper!

Corny Keg Lid, Oval Ball Lock Keg Attachment, Cornelius Tri-Clamp Keg Lid with 1.5" TC Ferrule, Attach Dry Hopper, Stainless Steel Sanitary Fitting, for Homebrew, Beer Kegging, Dry-Hopping

Corny Keg Lid, Oval Ball Lock Keg Attachment, Cornelius Tri-Clamp Keg Lid with 1.5″ TC Ferrule, Attach Dry Hopper, Stainless Steel Sanitary Fitting, for Homebrew, Beer Kegging, Dry-Hopping

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  • 🍺Perfect for brewing and dry-hopping: Use the 1.5" TC ferrule of this oval keg fitting as a port, for example, to easily add hops to secondary fermentation by connecting a dry hopper. The welded flange also allows for the attachment of other TC fittings like elbow tubes, sight windows, or clamp tees – take your homebrewing setup to the next level!
  • 🍺Fits Corny kegs snugly: Made of 304 stainless steel and equipped with a strong, thick silicone gasket, this replacement lid fits snugly onto any kind of homebrew, ball lock, or soda keg that boasts an oval opening.
  • 🍺Easy installation: Installing this replacement cap is as easy as drinking beer: Simply slide the Cornelius keg lid into the opening of your beer or soda keg and push down the lid clamp – no screwdriver or wrench necessary.
  • 🍺Avoid excess pressure: For your safety and to avoid excess pressure, this keg cover comes with an integrated pressure relief valve. Simply pull out the valve ring and the gas inside the keg will escape immediately. Also, if the pressure exceeds 60 PSI the valve will release gas automatically.
  • 🍺Get a spare O-ring: It is common for gaskets to get damaged after a while due to the constant pressure they are under. Thankfully, this set includes a spare tri-clamp silicone washer which you can use as a replacement to prevent any leaks around your TC connections.

 

This can be used to convert a compatible Cornelius style keg to Tri-Clamp. That has a number of potential applications including using for dry hopping. See the project below for more on that.

BIERKRONE Corny Keg Lid, Oval Ball Lock Keg Attachment, Cornelius Tri-Clamp Keg Lid with 1.5″ TC Ferrule, Attach Dry Hopper, Stainless Steel Sanitary Fitting, for Homebrew, Beer Kegging, Dry-Hopping – 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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