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32 Oz BLC Line Cleaner – $17.05 w/HBF Reader Coupon + Line Cleaning Builds

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BLC from Keg Connection

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BLC Liquid Line Cleaner

This Alkaline based beer line cleaner is excellent in mineral deposits and soiling from beer lines, beer faucets and other items. It can be used with all types of cleaning equipment, including manual and mechanical beer line cleaners. If you are a homebrewer you can push it through using a keg! This product was developed in 1966 and was the first approved and widely used liquid line cleaner. It is still used by restaurants, bars and breweries today.

Works in cold or hot water and quickly dissolves.
Non-hazardous and safe to ship
You only need 1/2 ounce in a quart of water
Can be used not only in beer lines but also for wort chillers, HERMS coils, faucets, Jockey Box Coils and plates, kegerators and other items
To use just add 1/2 of BLC per quart of water and run solution in line. Keep solution in line for at lease 15 minutes by stopping flow or circulating. Use clean water to push product out of lines and rinse the lines.

 

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32oz. BLC Liquid Line Cleaner – use coupon code HBF5OFF

Coupon code HBF5OFF also works on kegs including kegs that are already on sale…

Also at Keg Connection: Beer Line Cleaning Kit & Ball Lock Version

+ Keg Connection Says… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Reviews Are In – BEST KEGS EVER

18+ Liter Ball Lock Keg | Fully Remanufactured (AEB/SAFER/Cornelius) | SEE DESCRIPTION

18+ Liter Ball Lock Keg | Fully Remanufactured (AEB/SAFER/Cornelius) | SEE DESCRIPTION

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18+ Liter Ball Lock Keg | Fully Remanufactured (AEB/SAFER/Cornelius)
These are top-tier, refurbished Corny kegs made of stainless steel. With stainless steel costs climbing and high-quality used kegs becoming increasingly scarce, this is an offer you won’t want to overlook.

Every keg in our collection undergoes a comprehensive refurbishment process. This includes deep cleaning, machine polishing, and the replacement of o-rings on the lid, PRV, as well as liquid and gas dip tubes, in addition to two o-rings on each post. These kegs are all sourced from elite brands, including AEB, SAFER, and CORNELIUS.

Additional Information on Our Refurbished Kegs:
Though these kegs are pre-owned, they may exhibit minor cosmetic imperfections such as small dings and scratches that couldn’t be completely polished away. None of these issues impact their functionality.

After the cleaning and polishing operations, some residue might be present on either the keg’s exterior or its rubber components. While it may transfer onto your hands, this is merely a reminder that all kegs—whether new or used—need to be meticulously cleaned before usage. Proper sanitization is also crucial before filling them with any beverage.

A subset of these kegs has experienced sun damage to the rubber areas, affecting the seal. This could lead to the formation of black marks, particularly when the rubber is wet, although this is less likely when it’s dry.

Lastly, you might find some kegs with double o-rings on their posts. While this may appear out of the ordinary, rest assured they function as effectively as those with single o-rings.

Diameter: 8-7/8″ (225mm)
Height: 22-1/4″ (565mm)
Weight: 9 lbs 9oz (4.34kg)
Volume: 4.75 gallons (18 liters) but some are also slightly more in full volume
Post Thread Size: 9/16-18 UNF Thread on both the IN and Out.

 

The fact is… the era of cheap and readily available used homebrew kegs is… done. I could give you a bunch of reasoning behind that opinion including one of the best sources for used kegs… de-listing used kegs, but I’ve got a regularly updated article on the topic you can check out.

Keg Connection Says…

“People have been receiving these new PREMIUM REMANUFACTURED KEGS and already love them! That’s because there hasn’t been a used keg on the market in this good of condition, EVER. They’re ‘used’ in a literal sense but each of these kegs has undergone an extensive refurbishing process. They have been meticulously cleaned, machine-polished, and fitted with new o-rings including the lid, pressure relief valve, and both liquid and gas dip tubes. Plus, we’ve added two new o-rings on each post.”

Our Line Cleaning Builds:

Also Consider:

ball lock jumperStainless Steel Ball Lock Jumper with Food Grade Silicone O-Rings: Allows you to connect multiple ball lock runs to clean multiple lines and taps at the same time. Works with both liquid and gas QDs.  Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumper – via Valuebrew – An easy add-on… food grade o-rings, featured in our Keg Rebuild Post

Some everyday great deals and unique items at Keg Connection…

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Hands on Review: NukaTap FLOW CONTROL Faucets + Limited Time DEAL

Updated: July 14, 2024

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.

Limited Time Deal, Nukatap Sale!

  • For a limited time William’s Brewing is discounting Nukatap gear including faucets, towers and more by 15%. 
  • No coupon code necessary, discount reflected in cart.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

Nukatap Faucets and Accessories at William’s Brewing

Nukatap Flow Control Keg Faucet

There are a wide variety of options for how to take your kegged homebrew with you to a party or meet up with friends. There is a big draw to kegging your homebrew because of how it simplifies the process of serving your beer after it’s finished in the fermentor. But it’s obviously less portable than individual bottles. There are mini keg/growlers you can fill from the tap, or bottle fillers that you can connect right to your tap. But these options all come with the extra step of cleaning and filling additional “stuff”. Being able to serve directly from the keg has advantages from that perspective.

Flow Control Faucet Disassembled

The most common option of serving from the keg is the picnic tap/cobra tap attached to a length of beer tubing. The downside of cobra taps is their propensity to fail, or propensity of your partygoers to not know what they’re doing and end up spilling/wasting a lot of beer. A jockey box is great for a bigger event where you’re going to be pouring a lot of beer over a longer period of time. But these are expensive, big/bulky to haul around, and makes another thing that has an involved cleaning process afterwards.

There have been ball lock keg faucets out on the market for some time. But unless you’re using these on a growler with a restrictive dip tube in it, these aren’t very practical. Putting a regular faucet on a keg gives you a cup of mostly foam unless you take special care to nearly de-carb your beer first (and who likes flat beer?). For these to work properly when directly attached to a keg, you need a flow control faucet. Kegland’s ball lock shank – Review – has the same interface as a regular keg shank like you have on your keezer, so they just mate this to their regular Nukatap. Then you can serve directly from the keg, and it’s not a big piece of gear to haul around with you or clean up later.

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NukaTap Faucets come in three variations. Stainless, Stealth (Matte Black) and Flow Control. All feature stainless steel construction, forward seal design and all the other NukaTap innovations.

I’m also linking to Intertap faucets and accessories where applicable because all Intertap spouts work with NukaTap

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Big Savings on Nukatap + Two Hands on Reviews

  • For a limited time William’s Brewing is discounting Nukatap gear including faucets, towers and more by 15%. 
  • No coupon code necessary, discount reflected in cart.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

Nukatap Faucets and Accessories at William’s Brewing

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Today Only… Kegland Stainless Steel Drip Tray – on sale for $29.74

Punched Counter Top Drip Tray

Punched Counter Top Drip Tray

This 20″ long by 7″ wide stainless tray works well for The KegLand Series X.1 Kegerator (our item B24) when you have the 4 faucet T bar tower. Also perfect for our item S11 Jockey Box. Features a removeable tray, and 5 easy drill locations pressed into the base of the unit with dimples to keep your drill from walking if you want to plumb this into your bench.

Features:

– Made with high quality stainless steel
– Excellent craftsmanship
– Removable grill for easy cleaning
– 500mm x 170mm x 15mm Deep

500mm = 19.7″, 170mm = 6.7″, 15mm = .59″

  • Today 8/15/2024 only these are on sale for just $29.74
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Hands on Review Intertap Faucets

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Hands on Review Nukatap Faucets

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Not Just for Bars Anymore… Using Interlocking Bar Mats Around Your Home Brewery!

In spite of not actually having a formal home bar, I’m a big fan of… bar mats.  Generally speaking these are made for food-related uses and  they’re designed to be wet from time to time.  They provide a nice surface to set things on all the while increasing air flow.  That increased air flow helps get and keep things dry.  Better airflow can also help regulate temperature better.

Personally, I’ve used San Jamar’s Versa Mat, but many other similar products are available.  Mine are 12″ x 12″, lock together for use in larger areas and can be trimmed when needed.

On the shelf of my brewing area work table – TRINITY EcoStorage NSF Stainless Steel Table, 48-Inch – Hands on Review – helps things dry.

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Hands on Review: NukaTap FLOW CONTROL Faucets + Limited Time Deal on Self Closing Springs

Updated: July 14, 2024

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.

Nukatap Flow Control Keg Faucet

There are a wide variety of options for how to take your kegged homebrew with you to a party or meet up with friends. There is a big draw to kegging your homebrew because of how it simplifies the process of serving your beer after it’s finished in the fermentor. But it’s obviously less portable than individual bottles. There are mini keg/growlers you can fill from the tap, or bottle fillers that you can connect right to your tap. But these options all come with the extra step of cleaning and filling additional “stuff”. Being able to serve directly from the keg has advantages from that perspective.

Flow Control Faucet Disassembled

The most common option of serving from the keg is the picnic tap/cobra tap attached to a length of beer tubing. The downside of cobra taps is their propensity to fail, or propensity of your partygoers to not know what they’re doing and end up spilling/wasting a lot of beer. A jockey box is great for a bigger event where you’re going to be pouring a lot of beer over a longer period of time. But these are expensive, big/bulky to haul around, and makes another thing that has an involved cleaning process afterwards.

There have been ball lock keg faucets out on the market for some time. But unless you’re using these on a growler with a restrictive dip tube in it, these aren’t very practical. Putting a regular faucet on a keg gives you a cup of mostly foam unless you take special care to nearly de-carb your beer first (and who likes flat beer?). For these to work properly when directly attached to a keg, you need a flow control faucet. Kegland’s ball lock shank – Review – has the same interface as a regular keg shank like you have on your keezer, so they just mate this to their regular Nukatap. Then you can serve directly from the keg, and it’s not a big piece of gear to haul around with you or clean up later.

Check Current Pricing and Availability, Review Continues Below:

NukaTap Faucets come in three variations. Stainless, Stealth (Matte Black) and Flow Control. All feature stainless steel construction, forward seal design and all the other NukaTap innovations.

I’m also linking to Intertap faucets and accessories where applicable because all Intertap spouts work with NukaTap

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Inkbird ITC-308 WiFi Digital Dual Stage Temp Controller

ITC-308 Dual Stage, Pre-Wired Digital Temperature Controller with WI-FI by Inkbird

ITC-308 Dual Stage, Pre-Wired Digital Temperature Controller with WI-FI by Inkbird

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Highlighted Features
  • WIFI smart controller: Supports both IOS and Android; WIFI connection supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with INKBIRD APP to control the temperature remotely
  • Dual Relay Outputs: the controller will turn on/off refrigeration and heating equipment as conditions change
  • High and Low-Temperature Alarm: The controller will alarm when the temperature reaches the preset temperatures or the sensor experiences a malfunction
  • Convenient Design: Plug-n-play, easy to use; support Celsius or Fahrenheit reading, as well as temperature calibration
  • Maximum output load: 1100 W (110 V)
  • Calibration and Compressor Delay: Supports temperature calibration and compressor delay which can protect your refrigeration
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This controller can control both a heating and cooling device.  Alternatively, it can control a heating or a cooling device.

In my opinion the original ITC-308 was and is a game changer as far as homebrew temp controllers.  In comparison to available controllers available at the time the ITC-308 was released, it offered loads more features, including dual stage control, for a fraction of the price.  Game changer!  The addition of Wi-Fi control and monitoring to this great controller has made a great temp controller even better.  Check out our Hands on Review of the ITC-308.  That includes a section on the WiFi version.

Inkbird WiFi ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller Thermostat Remote Monitoring Controlling Home Brewing Fermentation Breeding Incubation Greenhouse – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Updated: 5/3/2024

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2 lbs Dry & Dry Color Indicating, Rechargeable Silica Gel Beads (Kegerator & Ferm Chamber Condensation) – on sale for $16.97

Dry & Dry" [1 Quart Premium Orange Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant Beads(Industry Standard 3-5 mm) - Rechargeable Silica Gel Beads(2 LBS)

Dry & Dry” [1 Quart Premium Orange Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant Beads(Industry Standard 3-5 mm) – Rechargeable Silica Gel Beads(2 LBS)

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Highlighted Features
  • Silica Gel Size: 3-5 mm; These are not the fine powder type for drying flowers; Do not use them for drying flowers; You can place the silica gel inside organza bags, muslin bags, or any other breathable bags; Replacement desiccant for air dryers, 3D Printer Filament and compressors.
  • Indicating Orange silica gel will change to Dark Green when 50-60% absorbed with moisture; Still almost half more capacity is left to absorb moisture even after color change; Orange Silica Gels are free of cobalt chloride
  • Silica Gel can be Reactivated by Placing in the Oven for 0.5 to 2 hours at 200 to 250F Or Microwave for 10 Minutes at Defrost Mode; Don't use over 250F in the Oven; Depending on the Silica Gel' condition, they may take shorter than the recommended time; Please check the Silica Gel' color periodically
  • Silica Gels are stored in an Air-Tight Sealed Container for Long-term Preservation and Protection; Handle in the jug for easy carry and pour; Packaging jugs are made in the USA
  • [Warranty Information] Our products are supported with new replacement with no time limits if they don’t work
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Color changing, rechargeable silica gel beads.  These are similar in function to the beads in the Eva Dry E-500 – Hands on Review.  You could place these in your kegerator or fermentation chamber to help control moisture.  When they change color follow directions to recharge.

Compared to the amount of beads in something like an Eva Dry 500, I would consider 2 lbs… a lot.

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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.

Taprite Stainless Steel Dual Tap Tower – Made in the USA – $79.99 w/HALF OFF Coupon

Taprite Dual Tap Tower

Taprite Dual Tap Tower via Adventures in Homebrewing

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Made in the USA
Taprite Dual Tap Stainless Steel Draft Tower. If you’re looking for a quality double faucet tower then this is the one for you.

You now have a choice of what type of faucet you want to put on your tower, please see your options. This is a required option and you will need to pick the faucet you want.

You also have a choice of what you want to serve your beer from, commercial keg, ball lock keg or pin lock kegs, please see the options, This is also a required option.

MADE IN THE USA

-Total Height: 15-1/2″
-Tower Finish: SS Polished
-Tower Material: SS 304
-Choose your type of Faucet
-Includes 2 standard faucet knobs
-Pre-fitted with 3/16″ ID X 5′ long NSF approved tubing with 1/4″ MFL fittings
-All mounting hardware & gaskets
-The tower comes standard with 5′ of beer line and 1/4″ MFL fittings

 

Taprite Dual Tap Tower

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25 Feet 3/16″ ID Tubing

DAVCO 3/16" ID x 25ft Clear Vinyl Tubing, Low Pressure Flexible PVC Tubing, Heavy Duty UV Chemical Resistant Lightweight Plastic Vinyl Hose, BPA Free and Non Toxic

DAVCO 3/16″ ID x 25ft Clear Vinyl Tubing, Low Pressure Flexible PVC Tubing, Heavy Duty UV Chemical Resistant Lightweight Plastic Vinyl Hose, BPA Free and Non Toxic

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  • [Tubing Details]. 3/16 inch inner diameter, 1/4 inch outer diameter, wall thickness 1/16’’,25 feet length. MAX Working pressure: 60 PSI. Temperature range: 23℉-149℉
  • [Ideal For Transfer]. DAVCO clear vinyl tubing is made of high density PVC material, flexible and durable.Transparent enough to see the internal flow
  • [Durable & No Knot]. DAVCO clear vinyl tubing has professional wall thickness enhancement technology makes the hose more durable, providing excellent resistance to chemicals, solvents, alkalis and acids
  • [No Collapse]. DAVCO clear vinyl tubing is made of special vinyl material, and pneumatic transportation, to ensure its softness and firmness, not easy to collapse, reasonable design wall thickness, the overall weight of light, not easy to twist and block, more convenient to use
  • [High Standards]. DAVCO clear vinyl tubing use professional technology and teams. DAVCO brand has high requirements for products, and every product that is manufactured must go through 5 inspection and testing stages，ensuring that every product meets our high expectations. In addition, Our team in Los Angeles, CA is fully committed to providing 7x24 customer & technical support. Thus ensuring that customers have a good shopping experience
  • [Experienced & Professional]. DAVCO is a reliable quality and professional manufacture that is committed to the water hose production industry. For the past 10 years, our products have been sold all over the world, and countless families have used or products as their solution
  • [Easy To Use]. The tubing is designed for most barb fittings and connectors, so it can be easily connected to the fittings. If it is fixed with clips, it will be safer and not easy to slip off
  • [Multi-Purpose]. Transparent PVC tube is widely used for air hose for fish tanks and aquarium, indoor water garden, drip irrigation, water line, drain, pumps, air conditioning, humidifiers, Ac/furnace, and dehumidifiers, other home uses, props, plumbing, refrigeration, laboratory applications for transferring liquid and gas
  • [Non-Toxic]. Using non-toxic materials, no BPA, safety and security
  • [Less Labor And Time]. easy to unfold and use, can also be rolled up and stored well, ideal time and effort saving hose
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Room Temperature Kegging – Kegging WITHOUT a Refrigerator or Freezer?

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I periodically get questions along these lines… can I keg without a refrigerator?

Well, the answer is, sure you can.  But, as with many things, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should.

Balancing an Un-chilled System

The warmer your beer is, the less apt it is to absorb CO2.  As temperature rises so does the pressure required to maintain carbonation.  Let’s say your storage area is your basement and it stays at about 64 degrees Fahrenheit and you want something like 2.2 volumes of carbonation.  A reasonable carbonation level for an American ale,  Considering this example, you’d need to keep your CO2 regulator set to about 18 PSI.  If you use 3/16″ ID tubing, you’d need somewhere between 6 and 12 feet of tubing [See: Step by Step Balancing Your Kegerator Draft System] to offset that pressure for a decent pour.  I haven’t tried it, but my gut feeling is you’d be closer to 12 feet if not more.  Lots of tubing.  If there’s much of a temperature differential between the bottom and top of the keg, it may result in CO2 coming out of solution in that long length of tubing, causing excessive foaming, even if your system is balanced.  This can happen even in a chilled kegerator [See: Kegerator Beer Line Temperatures & Reducing Foam with a Recirculating Fan] so it’s certainly a possibility for a room temperature setup.

Of course you can tweak this scenario with different numbers and maybe it looks better for you.

Temperature Swings = Bad Pours

If temperature varies in the spot that you’re keeping your un-refrigerated keg the setup will be even more temperamental especially at points when it’s warmer.  Something like.. It’s hot outside today, my beer is going to be all foam.

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Ball Lock Mini CO2 Gas Regulator 0 to 60 PSI – $21.49, best price + Portable Serving Resource Post

Dbgogo Hold Stable Pressure 0-60 PSI Mini Keg Regulator, No Leaking Portable Cornelius Corny Beer Growler Outdoor Picnic Party Carbonation CO2 Gas Ball Lock Disconnect keg Charger Dispenser Kit

Mini CO2 Regulator

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Highlighted Features
  • New version gets rid of bad performance: compared to other brand single-stage keg charger, this mini keg charger regulator will buffer and stabilize the pressure transferring speed to prevent the gauge damage caused by sudden high pressure, the pressure holding performance can be comparable to the dual-stage mini keg charger! compared to traditional keg charger without pressure gauge and adjustment knob, this mini regulator allows you to read pressure clearly and set a suitable carbonated value.
  • Anti-damage design and pressure adjustment knob safety design: there is a built-in metal thread ring in the mini co2 regulator bottom to prevent the bottom from being worn and damaged by the installation turning. there is a pressure adjustment knob on the top of the mini keg regulator, you can decrease pressure value by turning the pressure adjustment knob towards DECREASE direction during working process to keep user and gauge safe.
  • No leaks and quality material: the ball lock tip is designed with a sealing o-ring to guarantee a tight connection between ball lock and brass connector, which will avoid the gas leaks effectively. we also provide a spare ball lock tip white sealing washer for replacement. this mini keg charger is made of anodised aluminium, not easy to get rusted, smooth body is easy to wipe out to clean.
  • A useful lever wrench for installation: mini keg co2 regulator is easy to install for using. install a small co2 bottle to the regulator bottom first, fix the brass connector to the regulator by using and turning lever wrench clockwise secondly, then connect the gas ball lock to the co2 regulator and attach this keg charger kit to your beer keg, set your carbonated pressure by pressure adjustment knob finally. turning the adjustment knob towards INCREASE means that you are turning on keg charge
  • Portable and perfect for being used at various activities: this mini and compact mini keg regulator is compatible with 16g cartridge, can be applied to 2L, 3.6L, 5L beer growler keg, allows you to dispense beer, cold brew coffee, soda water, iced tea on barbecue, beach, lake, holiday parties, and other outdoor events. no need to take the large system co2 tank, this light and small beer carbonation equipment lets you enjoy tasty drinking anytime and anywhere.
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Use to serve your keg of homebrew on the go or as a backup in case you run out of CO2.  The good thing about this style of regulator as compared to the handheld injector style is that you can actually set a pressure and forget it.

As of this update these are selling for just $21.49. 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

Dbgogo Hold Stable Pressure 0-60 PSI Mini Keg Regulator, No Leaking Portable Cornelius Corny Beer Growler Outdoor Picnic Party Carbonation CO2 Gas Ball Lock Disconnect keg Charger Dispenser Kit – 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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3 x 120 mm Case Cooler Fans (Stir Plate Project, Kegerator Circulation)

Thermalright TL-C12C X3 CPU Fan 120mm Case Cooler Fan, 4pin PWM Silent Computer Fan with S-FDB Bearing Included, up to 1550RPM Cooling Fan（3 Quantities）

Thermalright TL-C12C X3 CPU Fan 120mm Case Cooler Fan, 4pin PWM Silent Computer Fan with S-FDB Bearing Included, up to 1550RPM Cooling Fan（3 Quantities）

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  • 【High Performance Cooling Fan】 Automatic speed control of the motherboard through the 4PIN PWM fan cable interface, which can determine the speed according to the temperature of the motherboard, with a maximum speed of 1550RPM. Configured with up to 55cm of cable for PWM series control of fans, ideal for cases and CPU coolers.
  • 【Quality Bearings】The carefully developed quality S-FDB bearings solve the problem of pc cooling fan blade shaking in lifting mode, keeping fan noise to a minimum while providing maximum cooling performance when needed and extending the life of the fan.
  • 【Vibration reduction and low noise】 The case fan is equipped with four soft material silicone corner pads on all four sides, which can reduce the vibration and friction caused by the rotation of the fan, perfectly reducing noise and allowing low noise operation, so that cooling can be carried out in low noise.
  • 【Silent Fan Size】 Model: TL-C12C X3, Size: 120*120*25mm, Speed: 1550RPM±10%, Noise ≤ 25.6dBA Connector: 4pin pwm, Current: 0.20A, Air Pressure: 1.53mm H2O, Air Flow: 66.17CFM, Higher air flow for improved cooling performance.
  • 【Perfect Match】The PC fan can be used not only as a case fan, but is also suitable for use with a cpu cooler to create a cooling effect together, which can take away the dry heat from the case and the high temperature generated by the CPU in operation, allowing for maximum cooling; Ideal for cases, radiators and CPU coolers.
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Magnetic “Drip Tray” + Related Review

InstallGear Magnetic Parts Tray 8" Stainless Steel

InstallGear Magnetic Parts Tray 8″ Stainless Steel

  • This is generally intended as a tool tray, but could potentially be used an an economy drip tray
  • The great thing about this design is that this is magnetic so you can mount it to most freezers or refrigerator based kegerators.
  • Check out my hands on review of a similar tray (but different) from another manufactuer – Hands on Review: 6″ x 4″ Budget Magnetic “Drip Tray”.
  • Note that if this tray is like the one I reviewed, it’s not completely watertight.  You may need to run a bead of silicone around the inside.

InstallGear Magnetic Parts Tray 8″ Stainless Steel – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Hands on Review: Budget Magnetic Drip Tray

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Keg Connection Keg Kit Sale! + HBF Readers Save More

  • Keg Connection is discounting their entire lineup of keg kit kegging systems by 15%.
  • There are multiple options to choose from. No coupon code is required.
  • HBF Readers Save More! HBF5OFF takes another 5% off.
  • Shipping is a flat fee no matter how much you order to addressed in the contiguous US.

Save on Keg Kits at Keg Connection!  – remember promo code HBF5OFF to get the extra 5% off


Some everyday great deals and unique items at Keg Connection…

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25 Feet 3/16″ ID Tubing

DAVCO 3/16" ID x 25ft Clear Vinyl Tubing, Low Pressure Flexible PVC Tubing, Heavy Duty UV Chemical Resistant Lightweight Plastic Vinyl Hose, BPA Free and Non Toxic

DAVCO 3/16″ ID x 25ft Clear Vinyl Tubing, Low Pressure Flexible PVC Tubing, Heavy Duty UV Chemical Resistant Lightweight Plastic Vinyl Hose, BPA Free and Non Toxic

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  • [Tubing Details]. 3/16 inch inner diameter, 1/4 inch outer diameter, wall thickness 1/16’’,25 feet length. MAX Working pressure: 60 PSI. Temperature range: 23℉-149℉
  • [Ideal For Transfer]. DAVCO clear vinyl tubing is made of high density PVC material, flexible and durable.Transparent enough to see the internal flow
  • [Durable & No Knot]. DAVCO clear vinyl tubing has professional wall thickness enhancement technology makes the hose more durable, providing excellent resistance to chemicals, solvents, alkalis and acids
  • [No Collapse]. DAVCO clear vinyl tubing is made of special vinyl material, and pneumatic transportation, to ensure its softness and firmness, not easy to collapse, reasonable design wall thickness, the overall weight of light, not easy to twist and block, more convenient to use
  • [High Standards]. DAVCO clear vinyl tubing use professional technology and teams. DAVCO brand has high requirements for products, and every product that is manufactured must go through 5 inspection and testing stages，ensuring that every product meets our high expectations. In addition, Our team in Los Angeles, CA is fully committed to providing 7x24 customer & technical support. Thus ensuring that customers have a good shopping experience
  • [Experienced & Professional]. DAVCO is a reliable quality and professional manufacture that is committed to the water hose production industry. For the past 10 years, our products have been sold all over the world, and countless families have used or products as their solution
  • [Easy To Use]. The tubing is designed for most barb fittings and connectors, so it can be easily connected to the fittings. If it is fixed with clips, it will be safer and not easy to slip off
  • [Multi-Purpose]. Transparent PVC tube is widely used for air hose for fish tanks and aquarium, indoor water garden, drip irrigation, water line, drain, pumps, air conditioning, humidifiers, Ac/furnace, and dehumidifiers, other home uses, props, plumbing, refrigeration, laboratory applications for transferring liquid and gas
  • [Non-Toxic]. Using non-toxic materials, no BPA, safety and security
  • [Less Labor And Time]. easy to unfold and use, can also be rolled up and stored well, ideal time and effort saving hose
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DAVCO 3/16″ ID x 25ft Clear Vinyl Tubing, Low Pressure Flexible PVC Tubing, Heavy Duty UV Chemical Resistant Lightweight Plastic Vinyl Hose, BPA Free and Non Toxic – 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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Kegland Stainless Steel Drip Tray – on sale for $29.74

Punched Counter Top Drip Tray

Punched Counter Top Drip Tray

This 20″ long by 7″ wide stainless tray works well for The KegLand Series X.1 Kegerator (our item B24) when you have the 4 faucet T bar tower. Also perfect for our item S11 Jockey Box. Features a removeable tray, and 5 easy drill locations pressed into the base of the unit with dimples to keep your drill from walking if you want to plumb this into your bench.

Features:

– Made with high quality stainless steel
– Excellent craftsmanship
– Removable grill for easy cleaning
– 500mm x 170mm x 15mm Deep

500mm = 19.7″, 170mm = 6.7″, 15mm = .59″

  • Today 8/15/2024 only these are on sale for just $29.74
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

Punched Counter Top Drip Tray

Deal valid 8/16/2024 only

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TMCRAFT Beer Drip Trays, Stainless Steel Kegerator Drip Tray with Non-Slip Rubber Pad, Highly Polished Surface Drip Tray for Restaurants, Kitchens, and Bars
$29.99
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Kegco KC DP-125 Drip Tray, Pack of 1, Stainless Steel
$28.48 -$1.35 $27.13
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BarConic S/S Drip Tray 4" X 19"
$30.00
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Update International (DTS-419) 4" x 19" Rectangular Drip Tray, Stainless Steel
$43.99

Hands on Review Intertap Faucets

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HCK Commercial OUTDOOR Rated Kegerator

HCK 15 inch Kegerator 2 in 1, Universal Commercial Outdoor Beverage Refrigerator, Keg Beer Cooler for Beer Dispensing with 1 tap, Complete Accessories, Digital Control, Auto Defrost and SUS304 Door

HCK 15 inch Kegerator 2 in 1, Universal Commercial Outdoor Beverage Refrigerator, Keg Beer Cooler for Beer Dispensing with 1 tap, Complete Accessories, Digital Control, Auto Defrost and SUS304 Door

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  • 〔 Multi-purpose 〕Your K90 multipurpose kegerator can maximize your investment by offering two functions on one product. It allows you to share your favorite beer with your friends at the party, and it can also be used as a indoor/outdoor refrigerator to store fresh food and drinks.
  • 〔 Compact Design 〕The compact yet spacious interior space offered by your K90 multipurpose kegerator comes 1/6 barrel or 1 Cornelius keg with 3.18 cu. ft of capacity. Under kegarator mode, it can accommodate kegs up to 9.25" (235mm) in diameter and 16.07" (408mm) in height.. Under refrigerator mode, its can hold up to 96 standard 12-ounce cans and providing ultra high storage flexibility with its three removable shelves when storage of bulky items such as fresh food or wine bottle is needed. It's worth mention that its door is reversible.
  • 〔 Precise temperature control 〕Your K90 multipurpose kegerator is equipped with an energy efficient compressor-based cooling system with an effective range of 32 F to 50 F. With its high precision temperature monitoring system (TMS), it constantly keep your beers and beverages polar cold all day and make them ready to serve you and your family and friends when need. You can always adjust the temperature of your fridge with a few press of button on the easy-to-use temperature controller panel.
  • 〔 Buy one get all 〕Your K90 multipurpose kegerator comes with full set of accessories including full set of D system dispensing accessories a Stainless Steel Draft Tower, a CO2 tank(ship empty) ,a guard rail, a drip tray, four (4) casters, safety lock and three (3) wire shelves.So you don't have to spend extra money to buy the accessories, and reduces your time and hassles of looking for accessories.
  • 〔 Hassle Free 〕We also offer 1 year factory warranty on non-consumable components, and 3 years on compressor. If you need any further assistance, we are just one Amazon message away to ensure your 100% satisfaction.(Note: After you receive the product please let it sit for 24 hours before you start to power up and run it.)
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HCK 15 inch Kegerator 2 in 1, Universal Commercial Outdoor Beverage Refrigerator, Keg Beer Cooler for Beer Dispensing with 1 tap, Complete Accessories, Digital Control, Auto Defrost and SUS304 Door – 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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HCK 15 inch Kegerator 2 in 1, Universal Commercial Outdoor Beverage Refrigerator, Keg Beer Cooler for Beer Dispensing with 1 tap, Complete Accessories, Digital Control, Auto Defrost and SUS304 Door
$909.99
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HCK Kegerator, 24 Inch Outdoor Kegerator for Patio with 3 Taps, Full Size Beer Dispenser and Beverage Refrigerator with Auto Defrost & Reversible Stainless Steel Door, Ideal for Home Bars
$1,599.99
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HCK 15 inch Kegerator, 2 in 1 Outdoor Beer Cooler with Shelves, Built-in Undercounter Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Door, Complete Accessories, Single Tap Draft Beer Keg Dispenser for Patio & Home Bar
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HCK 24 inch Kegerator Undercounter Refrigerator 2 in 1, 3 Taps Draft Beer Dispenser,Built-in or Freestanding, Stainless Steel Door,Indoor or Outdoor Kegerator for Home & Commercial Use
$1,599.99
Zephyr Presrv™ 24
Zephyr Presrv™ 24" Stainless Steel Outdoor Kegerator & Beverage Cooler -Freestanding Fridge and Keg Beer Cooler - Compatible with Multiple Keg Configurations (Tap Kits sold separately)
$1,999.00


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Govee WiFi Thermometer + Four Probes – iOS & Android

Govee WiFi Meat Thermometer, Wireless Meat Thermometer with 4 Probe, Smart Bluetooth Grill Thermometer with Remote App Notification Alert, Digital Rechargeable BBQ Thermometer for Smoker Oven Kitchen

Govee WiFi Thermometer

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  • Anywhere Remotely Monitor Temperature: Our smart meat thermometer sends instant notifications to the Govee Home App and your digital thermometer when any temperature goes outside your presets.(Note: not support 5G.)
  • 28 USDA-Meat Preset Temperature: Govee wireless WiFi meat thermometer will provide suggestions based on user needs for foods such as beef, lamb, chicken, pork, turkey, and more, Grill more efficiently, whether you're a beginner or a professional.
  • Accurate and Versatile: Our food-grade probes have a measuring range of 32°- 572°F with ±1.8°F/1°C accuracy, and you can monitor multiple food temperatures at once. Perfect for smoking, grilling, BBQ, and oven cooking.
  • Long Lasting Battery: With a 3000mAh rechargeable battery, our meat thermometer lasts up to 40 hours on a full charge. Plus, it's eco-friendly and convenient.
  • Important Note: Please avoid exposing the probe to open flames or water immersion for accurate measurements. If you encounter any issues, please contact us for assistance.
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Still Going, End is Imminent… MoreBeer Summer Sale, Save up to 40%!

Summer Sale – up to 40% Off!

MoreBeer is discounting select products by up to 40% as part of a Summer Sale!

MoreBeer’s Summer Sale!

Update: This was set to end on 7/31 but discounts are still live as of this update on the morning of 8/1. Guessing winding this sale down is on someone’s to do list, so check the sale page to see if you can still get in on this.

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

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 four tap option is marked down to $7.99 from… $24.99.

KOMOS® Draft Line Kit

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KOMOS Deluxe Kegerator Sale!

KOMOS® Deluxe Kegerator

  • MoreBeer is discounting their tricked out Deluxe KOMOS Kegerator by 15% when you use coupon code KOMOS4ME
  • Choose from 1,2,3 or 4 tap models and multiple faucet options.
  • Some options are pre-order.
  • Get Free Shipping: This ships for free with a qualify order as part of MoreBeer’s Free Shipping Program.  Under that promo most orders over $59 ship for free.

KOMOS Deluxe Kegerator Sale! – remember promo code KOMOS4ME

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