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Hands On Review: Inkbird ITC-308 Dual Stage Temperature Controller + Limited Time DEAL (Prime Exclusive)

Updated: July 26, 2024

Inkbird’s ITC-308 Digital Dual Stage Temperature Controller is a dual stage, pre-wired Digital Temperature Controller

The ITC-308 comes in the original version as well as an updated Wi-Fi enabled model.  This review covers both editions of this controller.

Why a Temp Controller?

Temperature controllers, sometimes referred to as over-riding thermostats, can control devices like refrigerators, freezers and fermentation heating devices to provide a consistent temperature for your kegerator, fermentation chamber or brew system. They do this by monitoring the temperature and cycling on and off the device in question. Generally, you will set the device to full cooling or heating power and the temperature controller takes over from there.

Limited Time DEAL

For a limited time Amazon has both variations of these on sale and there’s a 20% off coupon

Prime Exclusive: As of this posting, this may be exclusively available to Amazon Prime Members. Amazon Prime has a lot of great benefits.  Get a Free Trial of Amazon Prime.  Shipping is also free for Prime Members.  Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller 2-Stage Outlet Thermostat Heating and Cooling Mode Carboy Homebrew Fermenter Greenhouse Terrarium 110V 10A 1100W – $25.20 w/stacking coupon

Inkbird WiFi ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller Thermostat Remote Monitoring Controlling Home Brewing Fermentation Breeding Incubation Greenhouse– $35.99 w/stacking coupon

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Inkbird WiFi ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller Thermostat Remote Monitoring Controlling Home Brewing Fermentation Breeding Incubation Greenhouse
$49.99
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Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller 2-stage Outlet Thermostat Heating and Cooling Mode Carboy Homebrew Fermenter Greenhouse Terrarium 110V 10A.
$35.00 -$4.18 $30.82

Alternate Listings:

Different listings or combos for the ITC-308 may be available – search Amazon for “Inkbird Digital Temperature Controller”  – to see what variations may be available

Canada:

At MoreBeer:

Our ITC-308 Deal Pages:

These pages show our most recent deals for these great controllers

Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Dual Stage Temp Controller [Kegerator or Fermentation]… $25.20 w/Stacking Deals, Prime Exclusive

Inkbird ITC-308 WiFi Digital Dual Stage Temp Controller – $35.99 w/20% off Coupon

Dual vs Single Stage

Dual stage means that the ITC-308 can control both a heating and cooling device.  Alternatively, it can control a heating or a cooling device.  This controller displays in Fahrenheit and Centigrade.  Dual Display shows both measured and set temperature.

Hands on Review Inkbird’s ITC-308 Temp Controller

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Used Pin Locks from $38.47! (a much more expensive keg just sold out!)

cornykeg.com pin lock keg deal

Good used pin locks have been hard to find…  When I started brewing pin locks were cheaper than ball locks, but that has changed. There’s been a real reversal in used keg pricing. Used pin locks have been tough to find in stock, especially at anything close to what I would call a good price. For example, see MoreBeer’s Pin Lock Offering. This is supply related. New pin lock kegs are not coming into the homebrewing market and we’ve finally hit an availability wall.

cornykeg.com has sourced hard to find refurbished pin lock kegs. Prices for these refurbishe kegs start at $42.74 each when you buy a four pack. Get them while you can!

Save another 10%!

For a short time coupon code HBFPACK takes 10% off all 2 and for pack keg options at cornykeg.com. Combine this with already great prices and this is the best keg deal going right now!

kegs at cornykeg.com – remember promo code HBFPACK to save on all 2 and 4 packs

This means that pin locks start at just $38.47. Considering the market, this is a STELLAR DEAL!

For some pricing clarity, MoreBeer’s $84.99 offering just completely sold out. MoreBeer’s included free shipping, but that’s still MUCH more expensive than cornkeg’s current deal

Used 5 Gal. Pin Lock Kegs KEG432

Also Consider:

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Scratch and Dent Ball Locks from cornykeg.com

These kegs hold pressure and work fine, but have some more significant dents. They may have a broken handle or loose rubber top or bottom or an excessive amount of labels. These are refurbished ball lock Pepsi Style kegs with all new orings and a manual pull-ring relief valve. Photo shows example kegs, but are priced each.

As of this posting these are on sale for $42.95. Check site for current price & availability.

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

While you’re placing an order, it’s a great time to try Hopzoil

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Stainless Steel Glass Rinser – for cleaner glasses & better pours – on sale $14.99, HALF OFF

Glass Rinser - Metal - Glass Rinser for - Kitchen Sinks - Bottles Washer for Sink, Touch on Kitchen Sink Faucets, Cup Cleaner, Stainless Steel, Bar Kitchen Sink Accessories (Six Leaves)

Glass Rinser – Metal – Glass Rinser for – Kitchen Sinks – Bottles Washer for Sink, Touch on Kitchen Sink Faucets, Cup Cleaner, Stainless Steel, Bar Kitchen Sink Accessories

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  • 【Easy to Use】Multi-angle water outlet cleaning head realizes multi-angle spray hole washing, pop the cup onto this rinser for a few seconds and go again for a fresh cup! Works fast, no splash!
  • 【Convenient and Efficient】The sprayer will not STUCK DOWN in the "ON" position. Able to rotate and spin full coverage, ensuring multi-dimension cleaning and maximum cleanness, saving time and effort, convenient, and practical. The slope design of the cup rinser base directs water to the kitchen sink without accumulation of water, keeping the bottle washer base clean and tidy.
  • 【Applicable size】The thickness of the installation deck should not exceed 1.9", Please measure your deck thickness before buying.There are detailed instructions in the package to help you quickly install,No require plumber.
  • 【Widely used】The perfect complement to your kitchen Faucet.Fast and efficient to clean and rinse out large latte cups, baby bottles, wine glasses, sports bottles, tall glasses with a skinny neck, cocktail shakers, mason jars, mugs, etc.It conveniently rinses virtually any drinkware, so you can spend less time soaking and scrubbing.
  • 【1-Year Guarantee】Please be attention that we provide 1-year guarantee on this product. Within 1 years after items received, if there is any problem with the items (quality, function, etc.), please contact us,will solve the problem for you within 24 hours. Customer satisfaction is the our purpose.
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Use to clean glasses and just before serving to chill and wet glassware for a better pour.

7/25 5 PM Central: These are on sale for just $14.99. That’s a whopping half off list! Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order.  Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Kegland New 5 Gallon Ball Lock Corny Keg – $94.99 + free ship!, limit 1

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Brand 5 gallon Kegland corny keg from MoreBeer

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

Ditch the bottles and start kegging today! Save time, reduce the risk of infection and get all those bottles out of the kitchen for good!

Brand new 5 gallon Kegland kegs offer convenience, security and insurance when compared to used or reconditioned kegs. There’s no need to replace gaskets or other parts, no need to trust that someone else did a good job with reconditioning, and no possibility of residual flavor or aromas getting into your beer!

Features:

  • Ball lock
  • 130 PSI Operating Pressure
  • 5 Gallon (19 L) Capacity
  • Dry Hop Tab Welded into Lid
  • 304 Stainless Steel

Dimensions:

  • Height: 24.75 in.
  • Diameter: 8.375 in.

 

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this is marked down to $94.99 as a MoreBeer Deal of the Day. Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Things have tightened up in the keg market… a lot. Even in the past two days. Some of the deals we had have changed. Considering the deals going on as I post this, I think this is the best deal for a 5 gallon ball lock going on right now. You could get a used keg for less, but not a whole lot less including shipping. Check out my hands on review below. This is a great keg.

Valid today 3/1 only. Limit 1 per order, you may be able to place multiple orders to get in on this more than once. Limited quantities.

Corny Keg – 5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg KEG415

Learn More!  Hands on Review: Kegland Ball Lock Kegs!

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Save on ALL Keg 2 and 4 Packs at cornykeg,com!

cornykeg.com pin lock keg deal

For a short time coupon code HBFPACK takes 10% off all 2 and for pack keg options at cornykeg.com. Combine this with already great prices and this is the best keg deal going right now!

kegs at cornykeg.com – remember promo code HBFPACK to save on all 2 and 4 packs

While you’re placing an order, it’s a great time to try Hopzoil

Complete Lineup: All Kegs at cornykeg.com | All Sale Items

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Sankey to Ball Lock Quick Disconnect Adapter Kit – serve commercial kegs on your homebrew kegerator… $11.99!

HBYOB - Sankey to Ball Lock Quick Disconnect Adapter Conversion Kit Fits A D S G Type Keg Coupler FPT 5/8 Thread Stainless Steel Keg Coupler Adapters Gas Post & Liquid Post

HBYOB – Sankey to Ball Lock Quick Disconnect Adapter Conversion Kit Fits A D S G Type Keg Coupler FPT 5/8 Thread Stainless Steel Keg Coupler Adapters Gas Post & Liquid Post

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Highlighted Features
  • Includes both gas and liquid side ball-lock posts
  • Makes it easy to toggle between commercial and homebrew beers
  • Easy to install
  • Ball-lock posts easily attach to coupler air and beer line fittings
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These allow you to easily convert a compatible sanke tap to ball lock disconnects so that you can serve it in your homebrew kegerator without swapping out fittings.

7/25 3 PM Central: These are selling for just $11.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order.  Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Serve Homebrew on Any Kegerator & Convert Commercial Kegerator to Homebrew

Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Dual Stage Temp Controller [Kegerator or Fermentation]… $25.20 w/Stacking Deals, Prime Exclusive

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

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

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Highlighted Features
  • 🥇🥇【Convenient Design】 Plug and play, easy to use. Support °C/°F display.
  • 🥇🥇【Dual Relay Output】 Be able to connect with refrigeration and heating equipment at the same time.
  • 🥇🥇【Dual Display Window】 Be able to display measured temperature and set temperature at the same time.
  • 🥇🥇【Buzzer Alarm】 High and low temperature alarms are available when the temperature is over or the sensor is with issue.
  • 🥇🥇【Safety】Maximum output load: 1100W(110V). It comes with 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.

Use to control fermentation or kegerator temperatures. This is a great controller. Check out my Hands on Review

As of this update, this great controller is on sale for $31.50. Apply the 20% off coupon, available on the product page, and it drops to just $25.20 at checkout. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order.  Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller 2-Stage Outlet Thermostat Heating and Cooling Mode Carboy Homebrew Fermenter Greenhouse Terrarium 110V 10A 1100W – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Updated: 6/5/2024

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What’s The Difference? Comparing AEB and AMCYL Ball Lock Kegs!

AEB and AMCYL manufacturer ball lock kegs, also called soda pre-mix tanks. Homebrewers use these for beer, cider and seltzer. Coffee shops use them for cold brew, Kombucha makers use them for kombucha and on and on.

A common question I see, or directly hear, is… what’s the difference between AMCYL and AEB?  It’s a great question. Both make new ball lock kegs, both go by abbreviated company names and both start with…. A.  Maybe they’re the same? This write up aims to answer the question and will give you a complete run down of what’s the same and what’s different.

Hands on Reviews of Both:

This post will give an overview of each keg with comparisons. If you want a deep dive into either one, I have in depth hands on reviews of both kegs.

AEB vs AMCYL Kegs, Compared…

Important Note: In this comparison, when two kegs are pictured, AEB kegs will always be on the left an AMCYL kegs will be on the right.

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TEN x Replacement Gas Keg Dip Tubes – $15.99, $1.60 each + free shipping

Stainless Steel Gas Dip Tube and O-Ring - 10-Pack

Stainless Steel Gas Dip Tube and O-Ring – 10-Pack

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Highlighted Features
  • 1/4in ID stainless steel gas dip tube for Cornelius or Firestone kegs
  • Fits ball or pin-lock kegs
  • Includes rubber O-ring
  • Pack of 10
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7/25 3:30 AM Central: These are selling for just $15.99. 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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Compare: at MoreBeer – similar, may not be identical

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1 bbl! Kegmenter UniVessel Fermentation AND Serving Keg – on sale via MoreBeer Summer Sale!

Kegmenter Fermentation Keg - 1 bbl

Kegmenter Fermentation Keg – 1 bbl

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

It may just look like an oversized keg at first glance, but the 1 bbl Kegmenter can do so much more! These stainless steel vessels are perfect as a pressure fermentation vessel, storage brite tank, or even a large-batch home still. Welded tri-clamp openings offer versatility for rigging up this unit however you see fit. Large 4″ tri-clamp opening at the top and two 2″ tri-clamps ports at the bottom. The large 4″ opening at the top makes it easy to get inside the keg for cleaning, and the 2″ ports at the bottom can be fitted with valves, heating elements, or other TC accessories and fittings. The kegmenter is well suited for use as a fermenter, brite tank, or top-up barrel.

The 1 bbl Kegmeneter comes with end caps and clamps to plug the bottom ports, and a pre-drilled 4″ cap for the top opening with a stopper and airlock included. You also have the option to use the Ball Lock Post lid with floating dip tube, which can be used for pressure fermentations or transfers. Also a 4″ x 2″ TC reducer would allow for adding a Reflux or Pot Still for distillation.

Specifications:

  • Volume: 1 bbl (31 gal)
  • Working Pressure: 3 bar (43.5 psi)
  • Made from stainless steel
  • 41″ H x 15.5 Ø

 

This is a pressure capable univessel that you can use for both fermentation and serving.

Kegmenter Fermentation Keg – 1 bbl FE585

Limited Time DEAL!

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

MoreBeer’s Summer Sale!

This is included in the mix and on sale for just $344.99. That’s a BARGAIN for a 1 barrel fermenter!

Related: Kegmenter Fermentation Keg – 7.6 gal. FE582

Related: Benefits of Using Kegs for Fermentation

Fermenting Under Pressure!

Fermenting Under Pressure!

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Measureman Digital Pressure Gauge – $11.97, Best Price + My Comprehensive Spunding Valve Build

MEASUREMAN 2-1/2" Dial Size Digital Air Pressure Gauge with 1/4'' NPT Bottom Connector and Protective Boot, 0-60psi, Accuracy 1%, Battery Powered, with LED Light

Measureman 2-1/2″ Dial Size Digital Air Pressure Gauge with 1/4” NPT Bottom Connector and Protective Boot, 0-60psi, Accuracy 1%, Battery Powered, with LED Light

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Highlighted Features
  • For pneumatic, air pressure measuring, typical for tire gauge, tire inflator, air pressure system etc.
  • Dial size: 2-1/2", blue backlight
  • Plastic case and protective boot,
  • Solid brass connection, standard 1/4"NPT male
  • 0-60psi, bar, kg/cm2, kpa, Accuracy:1%
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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.

 

Note from HBF: For whatever reason this offering seems to periodically change. The one I’m intending to link to is a 2 1/2 dial with 1/4″ NPT that reads 0 to 60 PSI. It’s possible a different variation will show up.

A possible homebrew application for this is to use it as part of a Spunding Valve Build.   A Spunding Valve allows you to ferment under pressure, naturally and precisely carbonate in the keg, fix over-carbonated beers and lots more. See: Build a Spunding Valve

7/24 11:30 PM Central: These have dropped to $11.97. 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

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Great Deal… Yaebrew 19″ Stainless Steel Drip Tray – $33.99 + Free Shipping, Volatile

YaeBrew 19" Length 4" Width Rectangular Stainless Steel Beer Surface Mount Drip Tray, No Drain, Silver

19″ by 4″ Stainless Steel Drip Tray by Yaebrew

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Highlighted Features
  • Material: stainless steel
  • Features:Collect spilled liquid
  • Removable grille for easy cleaning.
  • No drain: This drip tray does not come with a drain, making it used for kegerators or bar applications where running a drain would be difficult
  • Size: 19" long x 4" wide
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7/24 9:30 PM Central: These are selling for just $33.99. 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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TWO x Ferroday Stainless Carbonation Cap for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts – $17.99, $9 each!

FERRODAY Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap Counter Pressure Bottle Filling 5/16 Barb CO2 Coupling to Carbonate Soda Beer Water Stainless Steel PET Bottle Filling Carbonation Cap & O-ring + Flat Gasket

FERRODAY Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap Counter Pressure Bottle Filling 5/16 Barb CO2 Coupling to Carbonate Soda Beer Water Stainless Steel PET Bottle Filling Carbonation Cap & O-ring + Flat Gasket

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Highlighted Features
  • [Heavy Duty Stainless Carbonation Cap]: High quality stainless steel carbonation cap, well made for rust resistance and corrosion-proof. Would last for a long time in good condition. A must have equipment for homebrew Carbonation. For PCO1881/ 1 -1/8-8un PET Bottles, like most soft drink PET bottles.
  • [Great for Homebrew Carbonation/ Cleaning]: This ball lock carbonation cap is most used for homemade beverage carbonation, and meanwhile it is great for cleaning beer/ soda/ water/ juice lines. Easy to set up.
  • [Easily Forced Carbonation Drinks]: Ideal for forced carbonation drinks in bottles. Fit for most soft drink PET bottles. Just simply attach this cap with a PET bottle and a ball-lock gas disconnect to send CO2 into the bottle for beverage carbonation. Your homemade drinks will be right ready for drinking.
  • [Food Safe Gasket/ No Leaks]: We use premium material for the gaskets and o-rings. High resilient food safe rubber gaskets to seal against the threads and give you no leak connections! We updated our package with more o-rings and more gaskets for replacement.
  • [No Regrets Purchase]: Stainless steel made carbonation cap. If any leaks, please change the O-ring or Gasket with the extra ones. We are committed to offering you high-quality products as well as superior service! Please let us know if there are any problems with this Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap, we will try our best to serve you. [Lifetime technical support].
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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.

 

Applications:

  • PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers.  Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew.  Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport.  This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
  • Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer.  Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2.  Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
  • Draft Line Cleaning Projects:  I have developed three draft line cleaning projects using similar SS Caps – Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump | Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner Draft Line Cleaning Pump Conversion | Building a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup
  • Related Top Post: Fun with Carbonation Caps!

One of the questions that arises on these type of carb caps, is… does it work with both liquid and gas posts?  Some models are universal fit and some work only with gas posts.  For draft line cleaning projects to work well, at least in my opinion, the carb cap that’s used needs to be universal.  I’m happy to report that the one I received did indeed work with both liquid and ball lock posts.  Check the product description for current specs.

Check out my Hands on Review of this great carb cap.

7/24 3 PM Central: These have dropped to $17.99. 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

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Used Pin Locks from $38.47! (a much more expensive keg just sold out!)

cornykeg.com pin lock keg deal

Good used pin locks have been hard to find…  When I started brewing pin locks were cheaper than ball locks, but that has changed. There’s been a real reversal in used keg pricing. Used pin locks have been tough to find in stock, especially at anything close to what I would call a good price. For example, see MoreBeer’s Pin Lock Offering. This is supply related. New pin lock kegs are not coming into the homebrewing market and we’ve finally hit an availability wall.

cornykeg.com has sourced hard to find refurbished pin lock kegs. Prices for these refurbishe kegs start at $42.74 each when you buy a four pack. Get them while you can!

Save another 10%!

For a short time coupon code HBFPACK takes 10% off all 2 and for pack keg options at cornykeg.com. Combine this with already great prices and this is the best keg deal going right now!

kegs at cornykeg.com – remember promo code HBFPACK to save on all 2 and 4 packs

This means that pin locks start at just $38.47. Considering the market, this is a STELLAR DEAL!

For some pricing clarity, MoreBeer’s $84.99 offering just completely sold out. MoreBeer’s included free shipping, but that’s still MUCH more expensive than cornkeg’s current deal

Used 5 Gal. Pin Lock Kegs KEG432

Also Consider:

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Scratch and Dent Ball Locks from cornykeg.com

These kegs hold pressure and work fine, but have some more significant dents. They may have a broken handle or loose rubber top or bottom or an excessive amount of labels. These are refurbished ball lock Pepsi Style kegs with all new orings and a manual pull-ring relief valve. Photo shows example kegs, but are priced each.

As of this posting these are on sale for $42.95. Check site for current price & availability.

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

While you’re placing an order, it’s a great time to try Hopzoil

Complete Lineup: All Kegs at cornykeg.com | All Sale Items

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Kegland Oxebar Mono 1 Gallon Kegs – on sale for… $6.74!

From MoreBeer:

KegLand’s Oxebar Mono PET Kegs make kegging easy and affordable! These kegs come in various sizes (1, 2 and 5 Gallon) to cater to every brewing requirement. Featuring a lightweight design, they prioritize convenience, durability, and versatility for all your kegged beverages.

Oxebar Kegs at MoreBeer

MoreBeer’s Summer Sale!

 

MoreBeer’s Summer Sale!

1 Gallon Oxebar kegs are included in the mix and on sale for just $6.74. They also qualify for free shipping!

Also: Oxebar at William’s Brewing

Keg Deals!

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EdgeStar BR2001SS Stainless Steel Kegerator – Ready for Conversion – on sale for… $299!

EdgeStar BR2001SS Ultra Low Temp Stainless Steel Refrigerator for Kegerator Conversion

EdgeStar BR2001SS Ultra Low Temp Stainless Steel Refrigerator for Kegerator Conversion

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Highlighted Features
  • Stores up to a full-sized, half shell Sankey standard keg; Does not support use of Coors, Miller rubberized or other oversized kegs
  • For Freestanding use only; Casters for easy mobility; UL listed for electrical safety
  • Reversible door; Temperature Range: low 30s - 45° Fahrenheit
  • Protective floor plate for added durability; Wire rack shelving; Dimensions: 35" H x 20" W x 26.5" D
  • Can be converted to a fridge only with the included tower hole cap
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The good thing about this kegerator is that the final parts aren’t included. This means you get to outfit it as you like without paying for something that you’re not going to use.

7/23 1 PM Central: This is on sale for just $299.65. 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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Floating Dip Tube… $13.50, best price + free prime ship & my explanation of how these work

MRbrew Beer Floating Ball Silicone Dip Tube Kit, Get the Clearest Beer, Stainless Homebrew FermZilla Cornelius Corny Pin Lock Ball Lock Keg Fermenter Clean Beer Float Ball Extractor 31'' Silicone Hose

MRbrew Beer Floating Ball Silicone Dip Tube Kit, Get the Clearest Beer, Stainless Homebrew FermZilla Cornelius Corny Pin Lock Ball Lock Keg Fermenter Clean Beer Float Ball Extractor 31” Silicone Hose

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  • Clear Beer from the First Pour to the Last Half Glass: this beer floating ball dip tube kit comes with a floating ball and silicone hose, the silicone hose will always get the clearest beer out from beverage water surface inside beer keg thanks to the buoyancy created by the stainless floating ball, do not need to worry about picking up yeast, trub like the traditional long stainless liquid dip tube does, floating dip tubes are a must-have for fermenting and serving from a corny keg.
  • Keep the End of Tube Submerged: the metal tip of beverage intake is weighted enough to keep floating ball beer tubing submerged in beer, will not rise above the beer surface and will not let you get a blast of foam and gas. do not need to wear glove and open the keg to reposition and get the beer dip tube submerged again, which will prevent beer from exposing to air. suggest cut the silicone hose length to 2-3 cm far from keg bottom to keep tubing submerged and leave trub inside keg effectively.
  • Pre-assembled Floating Ball Improves Extracting Efficiency: perfect for using in corny keg, cornelius keg and fermenter, you need to cut the length of silicone hose to fit beer kegs with different depths, suggest cut your own beer keg long stainless liquid dip tube with tools to get a good effect if necessary. the metal ring is pre-assembled to the floating ball and the stainless tube, which ensures metal ring goes through 2 holes of stainless tube letting beer out without taking any sediment.
  • Flexible Silicone Tubing Does Not Need Hot Water: the silicone dip tube hose features I.D 6 mm, it has great stretchability and ductility, flexible and stretchy enough at all temps, matches to the 5/16'' stainless tube of the floating ball perfectly without using hot water to make it fit, it also will stretch over other 3/16'' barb fittings or 5/16'' keg tube connectors excellently, a must have for fermenting in cornelius kegs!
  • Healthy Stainless and 31'' Silicone Dip Tube: the floating beer ball is made of stainless steel 304, not easy to get rust, healthy silicone dip tube is no odors, will not bring bad smell to beverage. 31'' silicone dip tube is long enough to work in 55L FermZilla perfectly, a few inches of silicone hose has to be trimmed to fit for other model corny, cornelius keg, allows you to serve clear home brew beer, cold brew coffee, soda water, iced tea at different activities.
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7/24 5:30 AM Central: These have dropped to just $13.50. 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

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My explanation of how these work…

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

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32% Off Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumpers – Works with Liquid AND Gas!

Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumper via Valuebrew

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A Valuebrew Exclusive! Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumper with our Food Safe Silicone O-Rings.

Use to connect multiple Ball Lock keg lines without disassembling. This allows you to clean more quickly and easily and allows you to clean QDs along with draft lines.

Works with BOTH liquid and gas posts. This allows you to jump from liquid to gas to do things like purging a keg from top to bottom using the liquid out post.

Note that o-ring color may vary, but you’ll always receive our food grade, silicone ball lock o-rings. Most likely, you’ll receive the pictured custom blue o-rings but we may substitute if we run out of stock. For gas QD connections, we recommend only short term connections as we cannot guarantee a leak free connection. Pictured QDs are not included.

 

Stainless steel ball lock jumper from Valuebrew. This works with both gas and liquid QDs. That means you can jump from keg line to keg line for cleaning and also hook up to the liquid side of your keg to purge with CO2 from the top to the bottom.

These also feature Valuebrew’s Food Grade Silicone Post O-Rings. Blue are pictured, but color can vary.

Valuebrew has generally struggled keeping things in stock and they’ve… specifically struggled to keep these in stock. As of this posting, these are in stock and on sale. Beyond the discounted price, you can add a second jumper on for even less.

Valuebrew is offering a pack of two jumpers and 25 replacement o-rings for $32.97. Coupon code JUMP discounts the combo by a whopping 32%.

Double Jumper Special! < note that you must use this link along with coupon code JUMP to get the deal, the standard product will not get you the discount

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Frigidaire Chest Freezer Sale at Wal-Mart! [Fermentation or Kegerator] – from $158 + free delivery + Three Top Tips for Keezer Conversions

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As of this posting, Wal-Mart has Frigidaire chest freezers on sale. Prices includes free shipping to most US addresses.

Frigidaire 5.0 Cu. ft. Chest Freezer, White – on sale for $158

Frigidaire 7.0 Cu. ft. Chest Freezer, EFRF7003, White – on sale for $188

You could use this to put together a freezer based kegerator/keezer (See: Tips and Gear for your Kegerator) or temperature controlled fermentation chamber.


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Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller 2-stage Outlet Thermostat Heating and Cooling Mode Carboy Homebrew Fermenter Greenhouse Terrarium 110V 10A.
$35.00 -$4.18 $30.82

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Great Deal! KOMOS Large DOUBLE Wide x 29.5″ Stainless Steel Drip Tray

KOMOS® Double-Wide Drip Tray - 29.5 in. Countertop (Stainless) D1483

KOMOS Double-Wide Drip Tray – 29.5 in. Countertop (Stainless)

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This stainless steel drip tray is perfect for the KOMOS Double-Wide kegerator and home bar countertops. At 29.5″ in length, this drip tray can comfortably cover up to 8 draft faucets. The grill is removable for easy cleaning.

Features:

  • Removable grill
  • Made from stainless steel
  • 29.5″ L x 6.7″ W x 0.9″ D

 

This large drip tray features stainless steel construction a removeable grill and measures a whopping 29.5″ x 6.7″.

KOMOS® Double-Wide Drip Tray – 29.5 in. Countertop (Stainless) D1483

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This drip tray is included in the mix and on sale for just $79.99. In my opinion, that’s a bargain for a large stainless drip tray.

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