Category Archives: Carbonation

Brennan Industries 1/4″ Male NPT to 1/4″ Female Flare

Brennan Industries 6505-04-04 Steel Straight Tube Fitting, 1/4"-18 NPTF x 7/16"-20 SAE Thread, 1/4" Male NPTF x 1/4" Female JIC Swivel

Brennan Industries 6505-04-04 Steel Straight Tube Fitting, 1/4″-18 NPTF x 7/16″-20 SAE Thread, 1/4″ Male NPTF x 1/4″ Female JIC Swivel

This fitting is featured in our Spunding Valve Build in the Style 1 section of our build post.  A Spunding Valve allows you to ferment under pressure, naturally and precisely carbonate in the keg, fix over-carbonated beers and more.

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Brennan Industries 6505-04-04 Steel Straight Tube Fitting, 1/4"-18 NPTF x 7/16"-20 SAE Thread, 1/4" Male NPTF x 1/4" Female JIC Swivel
$5.51

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.

Extended? William’s Brewing Summer Clearance Sale!

Summer Clearance Sale!

williamsbrewing.com clearance sale

William’s Brewing has launched a short summer clearance sale.  Loads of items are discounted by up to 80%. Quantities are limited. Shop now to get best selection.

Update: This was supposed to end yesterday 8/28 but discounts are still live as of the update on 8/29. I have no idea how long this will last, check sale page to see if deals are still available.

Summer Clearance at William’s Brewing

FermZilla Deal:

Gen3 FermZilla - Tri-Conical - 27L - Starter Kit with handle

FermZilla 27 Liter Conical Fermenter via William’s Brewing

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

The Gen3 FermZilla Tri Conical features a 3” Tri-Clamp fitting to attach the dump valve, and a 2” Tri-Clamp fitting to attach the yeast collection vessel. This makes it easy to disassemble the fermenter for cleaning, and to remove and reattach the yeast collection vessel.

The FermZilla can be used in many ways -use it as a basic gravity fermenter with the ability to dump and harvest yeast, or as a pressure fermenter and or keg with optional Spunding Valve part C71 and Pressure Kit part C77, as a chilled fermenter with an optional Temp Twister and Cooling Kit, and even as a Hop Bong Pressure Kit, with the ability to add dry hops without adding oxygen.

Includes a lid with 35 PSI PRV valve, stainless stand, airlock, 1000 ml collection container with lid, and Tri Clamp fittings to assemble and use the fermenter.

 

  • As of this posting, William’s Brewing has a limited number of returned FermZillas on sale for just $94.99. These are unused and have full warranties.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

Returned FermZilla 27 Liter Gen 3 Tri Conical Fermenter

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Hands on Review: Kegland Inline Secondary Regulator

DuoTight Inline Regulator that has been updated to digital, see below for walk through of that process.

Multi-Pressure CO2 Options

Maintaining multiple CO2 pressures in your kegerator gives you the ability to… keep kegs at different pressures.  This is a requirement to maintain different carbonation levels. It’s also handy if you want to force carbonate a keg more quickly, at a higher pressure, while maintaining your standard serving pressure on a keg that’s already being served or if you want to have a utility line for purging kegs and such. continues below…

The general options for pulling this off are…

  • A multi-pressure primary CO2 regulator – example. This has two (or potentially more) high pressure bodies that allow you set different pressures.
  • Secondary CO2 regulators – example. These have no ability to connect to a CO2 tank directly. They must be connected to a compatible primary.

Both good options, but generally expensive.

Kegland to the rescue. Kegland has introduced economical inline secondary regulators. As of this review there are three options.

But first, more about DuoTight!

Kegland’s DuoTight Fittings are designed to work with EVABarrier Double Wall Tubing.  They offer quick, reliable connections, easy implementation, a variety of fitting options and feature amazing versatility.  They’re also, generally speaking, very well priced.  DuoTights are push to connect fittings and require no tubing clamps.

Check out my extensive Hands on Review

Hands on Review Kegland Inline Regulator w/Gauge

A look at the regulator. It has a pressure gauge, adjustment knob, inlet and outlet DuoTight ports and mounting holes.A closer look at the pressure gauge. This one goes to 60 PSI. Other gauge options may be available. This is a huge improvement vs v1. v1 feature no gauge. There is an updated DuoTight compatible inline (v2) version that has no gauge. That keeps costs down but still adds DuoTight compatibility. If you choose a model without a gauge, this is another great application of a Spunding Valve.

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Stainless Carbonation Cap TEE – convert PET bottles to mini kegs

Carbonation, Beer Brewing Carbonation Adapter 304 Stainless Steel Thread Conversion Connector Adapter Tee Type

304 Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap Tee

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Highlighted Features
  • High Quality Stainless Steel: It is made of high quality 304 stainless steel, well：made, not easy to rust, and can ensure maximum durability. It can last for a long time in a good state. It is an indispensable equipment for homebrew carbonation.
  • Reusable: PET bottles have a high reusable rate, so you can continue to use them by wiping them with a damp cloth. PCO 1881 thread is the standard thread of 0：3L carbonated bevera PET bottles.
  • Beer Brewing: This T-shaped adapter can connect the liquid and gas separator to the bottle, so you can easily use ordinary PET bottles as barrels.
  • Barrel System: This PET plastic bottle can be used to make a very small and useful barrel system, which is very suitable for party beer or make your own mini/portable/mini barrel system, saving you time and tting more soda beer juice water at one time.
  • After-sales Service: If you have any questions about the product, you can contact us by email, and we will give you a satisfactory answer within 24 hours.
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Carbonation, Beer Brewing Carbonation Adapter 304 Stainless Steel Thread Conversion Connector Adapter Tee Type – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Possible Applications…

… Line cleaning setup of convert compatible PET bottles to mini ball lock kegs – See: Hands on Review: Kegland Ball Lock Cleaning Kit – that features a different tee, but similar idea and…

Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap for PET Bottles

Yosoo Stainless Steel CarbonationHome Brew Beer Fast Soda Made Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Fit Most Soft Drink PET Bottles

Yosoo Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap Home Brew Beer Fast Soda Made Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Fit Most Soft Drink PET Bottles

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Highlighted Features
  • 【Stainless Steel】Made of stainless steel material, more solid and last longer, making it easier to carbonate your beverages!
  • 【Method of Operation】With this cap you can simply fill an old PET bottle with cold liquid of your choice and carbonate by connecting your gas ball lock disconnect.
  • 【Making Soft Drinks】With it, you can make your own soda water, carbonate beer, or even make your own soft drinks.
  • 【for Most PET Bottles】It is designed to fit onto most soft drink PET bottles, inject CO2 into the bottle, creating carbonation.
  • 【Add and Maintain Carbonation】The carbonation cap is highly effective method to add and maintain carbonation in beverages for extended periods of time.
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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!

Yosoo Stainless Steel CarbonationHome Brew Beer Fast Soda Made Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Fit Most Soft Drink PET Bottles – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Three x Carbonation Caps for PET Bottles

3pak PLASTIC CARBONATION & LINE CLEANING CAP,Carbonation Cap 1/4" Barb, Ball Lock Type, Fit Soft Drink PET Bottles

3 x Plastic Carbonation Caps

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Highlighted Features
  • No Leaks!Fit your Soft Drink PET Bottles Perfectly,no Leaks,like the original caps.
  • Durable!Made of Food grade Engineering Plastic,Performance is close to stainless steel.Safe and Healthy.
  • No Hurt your bottle!The Plastic Cap will not hurt the thread of your PET bottle.The thread of the stainless cap are very sharp,it will hurt your bottle.
  • Take Apart Easily!New Design for the cap,you can take apart the all of the cap easily,so you can do deep-cleaning,More healthy!
  • Perfect sealing, cheap price, preferred plastic carbonation cap!
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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.

 

Potential Uses:

  • 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!

3pak PLASTIC CARBONATION & LINE CLEANING CAP,Carbonation Cap 1/4″ Barb, Ball Lock Type, Fit Soft Drink PET Bottles – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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TWO x Carbonation Tee Caps + Fun With Carbonation Caps

2 PCS Carbonation Cap Tee Piece Attach Gas/Beer Carbonation Cap Tee Connector for Bottle and Carbonation Cap Connect Ball Lock Disconnect Gas/Beer Brewing PET Bottles 3-Way Carbonation Cap Adapter

2 x Carbonation Cap Tees

Highlighted Features
  • Use Only One Tool for Drinks dispensing & Fit for Most PET Bottles: Our unique designed Carbonation Cap Tee Connectors enable you to attach 2 carbonation caps to your PET bottles at one time. one for gas in connection and one for drinks out connection, no need to switch between the two systems. Compatible with most PET Bottles(1-1/8-8UN/ PCO1881 thread). Fewer tools, Less cleaning & fewer efforts. Absolutely a time saver!
  • Forced Carbonation W/ PET Bottle & Good for even 60psi Pressure: Strong material for high pressure and enables you to turn common PET bottles into multi-functioned homebrew growlers for forced carbonation, the most used pressure is 45-55psi, and it is good at even 60 psi. A thick rubber washer inside the carbonation cap tee piece attachment can keep co2 safely with no leaks. Our unique designed washer groves will hold the washer tightly, no more washers fall out.
  • Portable Dispenser & Pressurized Brewing Keg & Useful Cleaning Tool: Use a brew cap 3-way connector with a co2 cartridge and tap on a PET bottle as a portable dispenser; Take off the tap, connect the gas disconnect with a high-pressure CO2 source, and put the set in a refrigerator sideways for forced carbonation as a pressurizable brewing keg. Use this tee connector to run the cleaner through beer lines from a small PET bottle to save efforts for cleaning, a useful cleaning tool!
  • Versatile Homebrew Cap Connector for Various Occasions: This carbonation cap TEE adapter is not only portable but also versatile, you can take it anywhere for lots of purposes with no effort. Serve home brew beer, soda, iced tea, or Kombucha on a barbecue, a birthday party, or a picnic anywhere like on the beach, by the lake, in the mountain. Big convenience to your mobile kegging with this small tool.
  • Safe material & Quality Warranty: This carbonation cap three-way adapter is made of healthy plastic, with absolutely no odors. Good wear resistance for durability. It is resistant to high temperatures and can be cleaned with hot water, but can't be exposed to flames. This 3-Way Carbonation Cap Adapter comes with a two-year warranty from the date of purchase against any manufacturer defects. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with the adapter, please reach out. We will try our best to fix it.
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2 PCS Carbonation Cap Tee Piece Attach Gas/Beer Carbonation Cap Tee Connector for Bottle and Carbonation Cap Connect Ball Lock Disconnect Gas/Beer Brewing PET Bottles 3-Way Carbonation Cap Adapter – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Possible Applications…

… Line cleaning setup of convert compatible PET bottles to mini ball lock kegs – See: Hands on Review: Kegland Ball Lock Cleaning Kit – that features a different tee, but similar idea and…

Digital Pressure Gauge + Digital Spunding Valve Build

Pictured: My Digital Spunding Build that features this gauge. See: Building a Digital Spunding Valve

Digital Low Pressure Gauge with 1/4” NPT Bottom Connector and Rubber Protector

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  • 1. HIGH ACCURACY: Performance tested & certified accurate to ±1% (Relative Humidity Temperature 25°C) with display resolution of 0.1 psi; FOUR different measuring units to choose: 3.5~ 60 PSI, 0.241 ~ 4 BAR, 0 .241~ 4 KGF /CM², 24.1~ 400 KPA.
  • 2. BATTERY SAVING: Power by 2 x LR03 AAA 1.5V (Included in the package). After measuring, the pressure gauge will turn off automatically after 150s of inactivity to preserve battery life.
  • 3. HIGH QUALITY, shock resistance, vibration resistance and durable.
  • 4. WIDE APPLICATION for measuring gas and air pressure. It applies to these fields of pressure container, automation equipment, matching with laboratory equipment and all vehicles tires including heavy duty ones.
  • 5. One year warranty, unconditionally new replacement or refund for any quality products
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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. prod:B07CXM3ZGT

 

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

Digital Low Pressure Gauge with 1/4” NPT Bottom Connector and Rubber Protector by Uharbour, Range to 60 psi, Accuracy 1%, Resolution 0.1psi – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Note: Includes gauge only, not pictured, completed assembly. See the build post for more info.

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.  prod:B07CXM3ZGT

Ends Today: Sodastream® Compatible Mini Regulator from William’s Brewing – use Sodastream Cartridges for Beer – on sale for $39.99

Sodastream® Compatible 0-12 PSI Mini Regulator

Sodastream® Compatible 0-25 PSI Mini Regulator

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

Take your beer with you when you go to the beach, camping, a game, or to a party. Our Sodastream® compatible Mini Regulator fits any standard Sodastream® C02 tank without the need for adapters.

The system is built around a 0-25 psi C02 regulator that features precise adjustment.

This regulator does not include an outlet adapter. It has a 1/8″ female NPT outlet port, and you can order an optional Duotight compatible outlet, or a 1/4″ Male Flare Outlet to fit standard 1/4″ female beverage flare fittings. The regulator is 3 1/8″ tall when not attached to a tank.

The regulator does not include a needed Sodastream C02 tank. These can be purchased at many large box retailers and home goods stores, and can also be exchanged at these stores inexpensively.

 

This regulator allows you to use standard Sodastream CO2 tanks to vend your beer.

  • This is on sale for $39.99 for a limited time.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

Sodastream® Compatible 0-25 PSI Mini Regulator

Portable Draft Beer Serving Options!

Also: Kegerator Tips & Gear | Keg Repair Part #s | Recent Keg Finds

Our Top Draft Resources

Visit William’s Brewing – Web Only Clearance Sale

More: Recent William’s Brewing Finds

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Sodastream® Compatible Mini Regulator from William’s Brewing – use Sodastream Cartridges for Beer – on sale for $39.99

Sodastream® Compatible 0-12 PSI Mini Regulator

Sodastream® Compatible 0-25 PSI Mini Regulator

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

Take your beer with you when you go to the beach, camping, a game, or to a party. Our Sodastream® compatible Mini Regulator fits any standard Sodastream® C02 tank without the need for adapters.

The system is built around a 0-25 psi C02 regulator that features precise adjustment.

This regulator does not include an outlet adapter. It has a 1/8″ female NPT outlet port, and you can order an optional Duotight compatible outlet, or a 1/4″ Male Flare Outlet to fit standard 1/4″ female beverage flare fittings. The regulator is 3 1/8″ tall when not attached to a tank.

The regulator does not include a needed Sodastream C02 tank. These can be purchased at many large box retailers and home goods stores, and can also be exchanged at these stores inexpensively.

 

This regulator allows you to use standard Sodastream CO2 tanks to vend your beer.

  • This is on sale for $39.99 for a limited time.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

Sodastream® Compatible 0-25 PSI Mini Regulator

Portable Draft Beer Serving Options!

Also: Kegerator Tips & Gear | Keg Repair Part #s | Recent Keg Finds

Our Top Draft Resources

Visit William’s Brewing – Web Only Clearance Sale

More: Recent William’s Brewing Finds

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Measureman Digital Pressure Gauge – $12.97 + free prime ship & My 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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  • 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

7/12 5:30 PM Central: This is selling for $12.97. 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

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

Pressure Gauge – 0 to 60 PSI – by PIC Gauges + Our Spunding Build – $5.02 + free prime ship

PIC Gauge S101D-254D 2.5" Dial, 0/60 psi Range, 1/4" Male NPT Connection Size, Bottom Mount Single Scale Dry Pressure Gauge with a Black Steel Case, Brass Internals, Chrome Bezel, and Plastic Lens

PIC Gauge S101D-254D 2.5″ Dial, 0/60 psi Range, 1/4″ Male NPT Connection Size, Bottom Mount Single Scale Dry Pressure Gauge with a Black Steel Case, Brass Internals, Chrome Bezel, and Plastic Lens

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  • Black Steel Case With Chrome Bezel
  • Brass Socket And Movement
  • Phosphor Bronze Bourdon Tube
  • Dry Non-Fillable
  • 3-2-3% Accuracy
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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.

 

A potential 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

7/5 5:30 PM Central: This is selling for just $5.02. 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

PIC Gauge S101D-254D 2.5″ Dial, 0/60 psi Range, 1/4″ Male NPT Connection Size, Bottom Mount Single Scale Dry Pressure Gauge with a Black Steel Case, Brass Internals, Chrome Bezel, and Plastic Lens – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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PIC Gauges S101D-254D Bottom Mount Single Scale Dry Pressure Gauge w/ Black Steel Case, Brass Internals, Chrome Bezel, Plastic Lens, 2.5" Dial, 0/60 psi Range, 1/4" Male NPT
$5.29
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Control Devices - CR25-100 -CR25 CR Series Brass Pressure Relief Valve, 0-100 psi Adjustable Pressure Range, 1/4" Male NPT
$19.39 -$5.4 $13.99

Three x Carbonation Caps for PET Bottles + Fun With Carbonation Caps

3pak PLASTIC CARBONATION & LINE CLEANING CAP,Carbonation Cap 1/4" Barb, Ball Lock Type, Fit Soft Drink PET Bottles

3 x Plastic Carbonation Caps

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Highlighted Features
  • No Leaks!Fit your Soft Drink PET Bottles Perfectly,no Leaks,like the original caps.
  • Durable!Made of Food grade Engineering Plastic,Performance is close to stainless steel.Safe and Healthy.
  • No Hurt your bottle!The Plastic Cap will not hurt the thread of your PET bottle.The thread of the stainless cap are very sharp,it will hurt your bottle.
  • Take Apart Easily!New Design for the cap,you can take apart the all of the cap easily,so you can do deep-cleaning,More healthy!
  • Perfect sealing, cheap price, preferred plastic carbonation cap!
Learn More

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.

 

Potential Uses:

  • 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!

3pak PLASTIC CARBONATION & LINE CLEANING CAP,Carbonation Cap 1/4″ Barb, Ball Lock Type, Fit Soft Drink PET Bottles – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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BSG Carb Tabs, 208 Count – Carbonating Tablets

BSG Carbonation Tablets

BSG Carb Tabs

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Highlighted Features
  • Makes bottling time easy
  • Approximately 280 tablets
  • Recommended dosage is 3-5 tablets
  • Condition for 2 weeks at room temperature.
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These take the place of traditional priming sugar.  Carbonation tabs are also handy if you keg, but still want to naturally carbonate a few bottled beers.  In that scenario, you would keg the majority of your beer and bottle portion of the batch adding these to each bottle so that you can skip a bottling bucket and traditional priming sugar.

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

Kegland DuoTight Inline Secondary with Gauge! control each keg separately & more – on sale for $15.99

DUOTIGHT IN-LINE REGULATOR WITH GAUGE

Duotight Regulator with Gauge via Great Fermentations

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

This 8mm Duotight compatible regulator with 0-60 PSI gauge fits 8mm outer diameter EvaBarrier tubing. Suitable for gas, all components are food grade. The included gauge is accurate to plus or minus 6 PSI.

Note: This unit comes with a 0-60 PSI gauge that is only ¾” in diameter. If you intend to use this regulator in the 10 to 30 PSI range, you will need to order optional gauge C93, which reads 0-30 PSI. Below 10 psi, this regulator is not very accurate. You will also need EvaBarrier tubing to connect this regulator, either our item number Z91 or Z92.

This is perfect for reducing the pressure of one gas line in a draft system – for example, with a single regulator and C02 bottle, you can set the pressure at the C02 bottle with the larger regulator (not included) and then put this regulator inline to reduce the pressure. Handy for when you want to carbonate one keg at 25 PSI and dispense another at 10 PSI.

 

On Sale for $15.99…

  • Great Fermentations is discounting a slew of items as part of a limited time sale. Check the the full selection on the sale page linked below. Shipping is a flat rate on most items to US addresses.
  • They also offer Free Shipping on qualifying orders of $55 or more to addresses in the contiguous US

Great Fermentations Sale

This is included in the mix and on sale for $15.99

DUOTIGHT IN-LINE REGULATOR WITH GAUGE

Hands on Review: Kegland Inline Secondary Regulator!

Upgrade to Digital:

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

Hands on Review: Kegland Digital Gauges!

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THREE x Carbonation Caps for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts – $14.99, $5 each, best price + Fun With Carbonation Caps!

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 3 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16'' Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 3 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16” Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings

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Highlighted Features
  • Withstand 60-PSI Carbonation Pressure, Complete No Leaking Sealing O-Ring Design and Huge Upgrade From Old Plastic Version: MRbrew carbonation cap comes with necessary brewing sealing o-rings and washer replacemets to prevent leaks, there is a big flat gasket inside this carbonation cap compared to the old version plastic bottle filling cap, can run your carbonator at 60 psi pressure and hold pressure overnight, beer will not go flat, make a airtight seal and good fit for force carbonation.
  • Sealing Gasket is Not Easy to Fall Out and Include 5/16 Barb Fitting Spare O-ring: the inside rubber sealing gasket features a right size for being placed tightly inside carbonating cap, which will stay in on its own when unscrewing off bottle filling cap, also provide 5/16'' beer nipple barb sealing o-ring replacements even such o-ring is screwed inside getting well protected. unlike other polished finish carbonation caps, you can grip this plastic carbonation cap easily when removing.
  • Unique Carbonation Cap Keg Post is Perfect for Ball Lock System and Removable Beer Barb: carbonation cap features a unique keg post that has versatility and ease of use, can connect to both gas and liquid disconnects easily, beer 5/16'' hose barb not only enables carbonation cap to carbonate, but to be used for liquid connections and for cleaning as well. made of healthy plastic, no odors, no burrs or unfinished machining anywhere, will not bring strange smell to the carbonation drinks.
  • Screws onto Standard 2L Soda Bottles Very Securely: this soda drink bottle filling cap features a great accuracy 1-1/8-8UN female thread that can be comparable to the thread of stainless carbonation cap, merge with the plastic PET bottle threads very smoothly, seals the bottles well without needing much torque, screws on and off of bottles easily creating a perfect tight seal every time, excellent tool if you are making homebrewing and kegging.
  • Perfect for Various Brewing Occasions and Reduce CO2 Loss when Do Brewing Cleaning: carbonation cap is a cool way to re-carbonate beverage quickly, no foaming, great alternative for growlers, allows you to serve portable home brew beer, soda water, iced tea on barbecue, beach, lake or holiday parties, other outdoor activities, brings big convenience to mobile kegging. also can run the cleaner through beer lines from a small soda bottle preventing a larger keg from wasting more co2.
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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!

Some carbonation cap 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. As of this posting, the product page says this works with both liquid and ball lock posts.  Check the product description for current specs.

6/16 4 PM Central: These are selling for just $14.99. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 3 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16” Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: [3 PCS] MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap Tee Adapter, Allow Gas In and Beer Out Simultaneously, Homebrew Kegging Soda Beer PET Bottles Ball Lock Type Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap 3-Way Connector – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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BlowTie Diaphragm Spunding Valve + Hands on Review & Digital Upgrade

Duotight BlowTie 2 Diaphragm Spunding Valve w/Integrated Pressure Gauge (0-15 PSI) for Pressure Fermentation - KL15042

Duotight BlowTie 2 Diaphragm Spunding Valve w/Integrated Pressure Gauge (0-15 PSI) for Pressure Fermentation – KL15042

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

  • The BlowTie 2 features an integrated pressure gauge. Quickly and easily dial in your pressure setting.
  • The BlowTie 2 features an integrated pressure gauge. Quickly and easily dial in your pressure setting.
  • Easily disassembles for cleaning
  • 8mm (5/16″) Duotight fittings at both ends
  • Gauge reads from 0-15 psi

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A Spunding Valve allows you to maintain a set pressure. If pressure in the vessel exceeds the set point, it is expelled. Lots more in our definitive Spunding Valve Resource Post

Learn More! Hands on Review: Kegland BlowTie Diaphragm Spunding Valve!

Duotight BlowTie 2 Diaphragm Spunding Valve w/Integrated Pressure Gauge (0-15 PSI) for Pressure Fermentation – KL15042 – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Related: New Digital Gauge Available!

Kegland Digital Gauge to fit Spunding Valve and Secondary Pressure Regulator

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.

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

It appears as though though Kegland will offer both complete digital inline regulators and spunding valves and a regulator only option that will retrofit analog units.

Digital Mini Pressure Gauge (0-90 psi) D1165

Related Resources!

Using a Keg as a CO2 Source for Portable Serving!

This technique uses an economical inline secondary regulator to utilize a spare keg (or growler)as a CO2 source to serve a keg. I’m not suggesting this setup as a replacement for your kegerator CO2 tank.  You still need a standard CO2 tank. What this setup could be very useful for is as a replacement for those expensive little regulators or injectors and expensive (considering how much CO2 you get) little CO2 cartridges. One inexpensive purchase allows you to pressurize and serve your keg on the go for little to nothing.

Side Note: I’ve wanted to do this for years.  There used to be a commercial sanke keg that had two chambers.  One was used as a pressure chamber and the other held beer.  I always wanted one of those.  The problem was that it was extremely expensive and I just couldn’t justify the expense. This magic little secondary regulator makes something similar easily possible.

The Hardware That Makes This Possible…

Kegland’s economical inline secondary regulators! As of this update there are three versions

Primary intended Use… Multi-Pressure Serving

Maintaining multiple CO2 pressures in your kegerator gives you the ability to… keep kegs at different pressures.  This is a requirement to maintain different carbonation levels. It’s also handy if you want to force carbonate a keg more quickly, at a higher pressure, while maintaining your standard serving pressure on a keg that’s already being served or if you want to have a utility line for purging kegs and such.

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Digital Pressure Gauge + Digital Spunding Valve Build

Pictured: My Digital Spunding Build that features this gauge. See: Building a Digital Spunding Valve

Digital Low Pressure Gauge with 1/4” NPT Bottom Connector and Rubber Protector

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Highlighted Features
  • 1. HIGH ACCURACY: Performance tested & certified accurate to ±1% (Relative Humidity Temperature 25°C) with display resolution of 0.1 psi; FOUR different measuring units to choose: 3.5~ 60 PSI, 0.241 ~ 4 BAR, 0 .241~ 4 KGF /CM², 24.1~ 400 KPA.
  • 2. BATTERY SAVING: Power by 2 x LR03 AAA 1.5V (Included in the package). After measuring, the pressure gauge will turn off automatically after 150s of inactivity to preserve battery life.
  • 3. HIGH QUALITY, shock resistance, vibration resistance and durable.
  • 4. WIDE APPLICATION for measuring gas and air pressure. It applies to these fields of pressure container, automation equipment, matching with laboratory equipment and all vehicles tires including heavy duty ones.
  • 5. One year warranty, unconditionally new replacement or refund for any quality products
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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. prod:B07CXM3ZGT

 

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

Digital Low Pressure Gauge with 1/4” NPT Bottom Connector and Rubber Protector by Uharbour, Range to 60 psi, Accuracy 1%, Resolution 0.1psi – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Note: Includes gauge only, not pictured, completed assembly. See the build post for more info.

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.  prod:B07CXM3ZGT

Stainless Steel Diffusion Stone – Threaded for Easy Cleaning – $8.97 + free shipping

Stainless Steel Beer Carbonation Aeration Diffusion Stone Homebrew by Happybrew

Stainless Steel Beer Carbonation Aeration Diffusion Stone Homebrew by Happybrew

Possible homebrewing uses include – carbonating, oxygenating and aerating.

5/31 1:30 AM Central: These are selling for just $8.97. Shipping is also free to many US addresses.  Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Stainless Steel Beer Carbonation Aeration Diffusion Stone Homebrew by Happybrew – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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