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5 x Home Brew Stuff Draft Faucet Cap Sanitary Cover, Tap Soother

Home Brew Stuff Draft Faucet Cap Sanitary Cover, Tap Soother (5)

Home Brew Stuff Draft Faucet Cap Sanitary Cover, Tap Soother

Home Brew Stuff Draft Faucet Cap Sanitary Cover, Tap Soother (5) – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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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

VIVOSUN 480GPH Submersible Water Pump + Draft Line Cleaning Builds

VIVOSUN 480GPH Submersible Pump(1800L/H, 25W), Ultra Quiet Water Pump with 7.2ft High Lift, Fountain Pump with 5ft Power Cord, 3 Nozzles for Fish Tank, Aquarium, Statuary, Hydroponics

VIVOSUN Submersible Water Pump

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  • Specifications: Dimensions: 3.5” x 2.7” x 2.3”; The 5-ft. long three-core power cord offers convenient installation wherever you need, and the adjustable flow regulating valve lets you control the water flow rate, so you can get just the amount of water pressure you want; Max. Flow Rate: 480 GPH (1800 L/H); Max. Lift Height: up to 7.2 Feet; Watt: 25W; Voltage: AC110V
  • Detachable & Cleanable: This compact water pump is easy to hide or disguise, and no need for any specialized tools to disassemble or clean it
  • Optional Outlet Positions: Place the pump flat and rotate the water outlet to a variety of positions; Whatever your heart desires
  • Wide Range of Applications: This high performance energy-efficient pump works great in ponds, fountains, waterfalls, hydroponic systems, and irrigation systems and so on; Working Temperature: 39℉ to 95℉
  • 4x Suction Cups: The 4x suction cups are strong and require no extra tools to secure; You can affix your pump vertically or horizontally as needed

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.

 

I use a similar pump (different manufacturer, features and specifications) for a recirculating draft line cleaning setup.  Note that fittings sizes are different on this pump vs the one I use in that build.  Adjust accordingly  Another possible homebrewing application would be to set this up for use a part of a recirculating wort chiller setup.

VIVOSUN 480GPH Submersible Pump(1800L/H, 25W), Ultra Quiet Water Pump with 7.2ft High Lift, Fountain Pump with 5ft Power Cord, 3 Nozzles for Fish Tank, Aquarium, Statuary, Hydroponics  – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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FastWasher Rack… $50.99 w/coupon

FastWasher Rack

FastWasher Rack via Adventures in Homebrewing

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Cleaning and Sanitizing are truths in homebrewing and winemaking you simply cannot ignore. The FastWasher Rack allows you to focus on what matters to you the most — the brewing. The FastWasher Rack is durable, easy to use, and versatile for just about any fermenter you can throw at it. You’ll be wishing you had one for not only cleaning but for rinsing and sanitizing as well

Clean and sanitize almost every type of fermenter from 1 gallon to 14 gallons. From glass to plastic and even stainless steel, if it fits on the FastWasher Rack it will clean it.

Usage:
Place the FastWasher Rack with pump in the Cleaning and Sanitizing Tote or similar bin/sink. Fill tote or sink with your preferred cleaner solution, we recommend PBW. Lower inverted fermenter or keg over the center post so it rests on the FastWasher Rack, or Carboy adaptor if using. Plug in the pump and let the FastWasher Rack do the rest.
Note: Make sure to have a fermenter/keg on the FastWasher Rack before plugging in the unit, it will start to pump cleaner right away.

Included:

Submersible 530 Gallon per hour CE/UL pump
Fast Washer Rack w/ 4 legs
Carboy Adaptor
12″ Center Post with coupler and “T”
3 barbed hose attachments
Specifications:

Size w/ barbed attachment: 10.5″ wide x 15.5″ long x 18″ tall
Rack with just legs size: 10.5″ wide x 15.5″ long x 4.7″ tall
Center Post OD 7/8″


 

 

FastWasher Rack

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FastWasher Rack

Also: Mark’s Keg and Carboy WasherHands on Review

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Reader Tip… FOUR x Carbonation Caps for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts – $15.97, $3.99 each, best price + Fun With Carbonation Caps

Thanks to HBF Reader happylilyeastbrewery for this tip!  Let’s be friends!  8 Ways to Connect with HBFMRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 4 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, 4 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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  • 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.

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 ConversionBuilding 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.

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MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 4 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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16″ Bottle Brush – Beer, Growlers, Wine & More – on sale for $6.99 + free prime ship

16" Bottle Brush Cleaner for Water Bottle - Long Handle Bottle Brush for Washing Wine, Beer, Swell, Decanter, Kombucha, Thermos, Glass Jugs and Long Narrow Neck Bottles

16″ Bottle Brush

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  • LONG & WIDE BOTTLE BRUSH WASHER: 16" extra long brush + 2.5" diameter easily washes the inside of beer, wine, kombucha, carafes, decanter, stainless, Swell, Nalgene and other brewing or wide bottles.
  • 8" BRUSH HEAD: Big and wide brush cleaning head with long handle to wash bottles in one go. Flexible and long for hard to reach places.
  • THIN to FIT SMALL MOUTH: Brush is thin to fit all above 0.6" narrow neck beer, wine bottles, growlers and many hummingbird feeder openings.
  • EASY TO HOLD AND USE: Not a cheap wire handle like other products. Firm and sturdy handle to make the job easier.
  • WORKS FOR: glass jars, vases, tea pots, canteens, tumblers, plastic bottles, water bottles, thermos, EZ Cap bottles, pitchers, carafes, sauce jar, sodastream.

 

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16″ Bottle Brush Cleaner for Water Bottle – Long Handle Bottle Brush for Washing Wine, Beer, Swell, Decanter, Kombucha, Thermos, Glass Jugs and Long Narrow Neck Bottles – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Buy Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer – $84.99 w/Coupon + Cheap Extract To Get Free Shipping

mark ii mark's keg and carboy washer

Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer via Adventures in Homebrewing

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Make Better Beer!

Hand crafting beer is a fun and rewarding hobby. The first rule of making better beer is to keep everything that touches the beer clean and sanitized. The Mark II Keg Washer helps to accomplish this task in an easy, efficient, and effective manner.

Save Time, Labor, Space and have fun!

The most labor-intensive and time-consuming task in brewing is cleanup. The Mark II Keg Washer allows you have all your containers and hoses clean by the time your brewing task is done.

Many home brewers set aside containers ?to be cleaned later.? This discourages getting started on the next batch.

The Mark II Keg Washer should be the first piece of equipment you set up and the last thing you put away on brew day or when you transfer your beer from one container to then next.

When transferring beer from one container to the next, we first use the Mark II Keg Washer to sanitize the container that the beer will be transferred to. Then we clean the container that the beer was transferred from.

 

This is awesome!  I have this and like it very much.  It’s one of my favorite pieces of brewing gear.  It’s saved me a lot of time and hassle.  Check out my Hands on Review – beyond the in depth review that includes some mods and hacks.

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MoreBeer Deal of the Day TLC Tank & Line Cleaner – $7.99, Limited Availability

TLC Tank & Line Cleaner - 1 lb. CL38

TLC Tank & Line Cleaner – 1 lb. via MoreBeer

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This non-caustic cleaning powder will make quick work of any stubborn soil build-up on your brewing equipment. TLC will help you brew your best beer possible by keeping your home brewery in tip-top condition. TLC is an efficacy proven alternative to caustic cleaners.

Why You’ll Love TLC:

Versatile – TLC is a versatile cleaner and allows for both soak and low foam circulation cleaning. This product works at all temperatures.
Effective – TLC is effective at removing the toughest caked on debris without scrubbing. It is non-corrosive and safe to use on soft metals.
Safe – This product is safe on skin, and has no noxious fumes, while maintaining the effectiveness of heavy-duty caustic cleaners.
Economical – TLC is an easy to use and economical choice for tank and line cleaning.
Product Highlights:

Non-caustic formula
Great for circulation cleaning or parts soaking
Effective at removing organic soils such as fats, greases, proteins, and yeast
Effective at a wide temperature range
Safe on soft metals
Economical dilution
Non-corrosive with the performance of a caustic cleaner
Convenient pack sizes
Oxygen booster for alkaline cleaning solutions
Skin contact safe
Gentle on rubber seals and gaskets


 

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TLC Tank & Line Cleaner – 1 lb. CL38

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Armor All Protectant Wipes [Recondition Keg Handles & Bases] – $4.54 + See Them In Action in My Keg Rebuild Post

Armor All Original Protectant Wipes, Car Interior Cleaner with UV Protection to Fight Cracking & Fading, Medium Shine, 30 Count, 17496C

Armor All Original Protectant Wipes

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  • Protects against UV damage to help prevent cracking, fading and discoloration of automotive interiors
  • Enhances depth of color with a medium shine, leaving a non-greasy finish
  • Renews and revitalizes vinyl, rubber and plastic
  • Lint-free disposable wipes that won’t leave a greasy residue on hands
  • Trusted Armor All protection to keep your car looking like new

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: There are, generally lots of available options for Armor All Protectant – different sizes and forms. Search Amazon for Armor All Protectant

Works Wonders on Rubber Keg Handles and Bases!

I use Armor All Protectant to help rejuvenate keg rubber keg handles and bases. In my experience, it works wonders.  The picture above is from my post on rebuilding kegsJump To: Section on reconditioning handles and bases – If you look through the post you’ll see just how good the keg looks at the end.

 

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Announcing: Faucet Rinsing Aid from William’s Brewing

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Beer Faucet Rinsing Aid from William’s Brewing

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Have you ever removed a ball lock beer faucet from a keg and tried to rinse it out when it is off the keg? Quite difficult, as you have to press in the center pin of the beer ball lock while siimultaneously opening the faucet and holding it under a running faucet.

This solid stainless device opens any female ball lock fitting, so it stays open when you rinse out your keg faucet. Leave it in place after rinsing and it will facilitate drying. The stainless nut on the end makes it easy to grasp when installing and removing from a ball lock fitting.


 

This allows you to essentially engage a ball lock QD for the purpose of making cleaning easier.

Beer Faucet Rinsing Aid

OR (More Features, Less Expensive)…

Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumper from Valuebrew 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. That option has the added advantage of having a post on both sides so you can engage a ball lock QD for cleaning AND use it as a jumper. AND they’re cheaper.

Hands on Review: Valuebrew Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumpers – Works with Liquid AND Gas

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

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Hands on Review: Kegland Ball Lock Cleaning Kit and Party Pump + Use it to make a PET Ball Lock Keg!

Kegland Draft Line Cleaning Pump

Kegland’s Draft Line Cleaning Pump is a single hand operated pump that attaches to a tee. The tee takes a hand pump and ball lock carbonation cap which connects to a dip tube. This hardware has some alternate uses that this review will also explore.

In true Kegland style this setup is innovative, packed with some surprising features and well priced. Here’s a hands on look.

This is currently available via via William’s Brewing and MoreBeer – the offerings are slightly different. See the breakdown of different options and separate components toward the end of this review.

Bag o’ stuffThis is what you get with the basic pump. Tee, carbonation cap, pump and dip tube.I installed this on a 2L bottle. You’ll notice the carbonation cap has changed colors. I used one I already had (Kegland brand, just a different color), because I already has a dip tube trimmed to size and installed from a recent update to My Simple Draft Line Flushing Build.I decided to try and clean two draft lines with this pump to really test it. Here’s the key piece of hardware to clean two ball lock lines at the same time. It’s a Ball Lock Jumper from Valuebrew. There are only a couple similar offerings out there, to my knowledge. This one is unique because it uses their custom color, food grade post o-rings AND… it works with both liquid and ball lock jumpers.Here it is installed. This is connecting two 10′ EVABarrier tubing runs.Complete test setup

The plumbing for my test is as follows

  • Kegland Ball Lock Cleaning Pump (on left) >
  • Ball Lock Line Jumper – 2 ball lock QDs with a short length of EVABarrier tubing >
  • Intertap ball lock spout on right faucet >
  • 10′ EVABarrier tubing with ball lock QD >
  • Ball Lock Jumper Fitting >
  • 10′ EVABarrier tubing with ball lock QD >
  • Intertap faucet (second from right) >
  • 2 Quart collection pitcher

Ball Lock QD Installed on the pump assemblyIt’s a little difficult to see but… it works. With some pumping, I got a slow steady stream of liquid. Keep in mind this is cleaning two 10′ lines at the same time.William’s Brewing has a package that gets you the pump + a large 2.5 liter growler and BLC. They also sell the standalone pump kit.  I actually purchased everything separately because I wanted a full case of these growlers.

Use it for.. Portable Serving!

Add on a ball lock faucet and you’ve got a portable serving keg without paying for expensive CO2 cartridges.  Before you email me/comment/etc… yes this will cause oxidation, I would not suggest this as a long term solution. Only for the occasion that you and your friends will be able to drink an entire growler in an evening.  Oxidation won’t have enough time to become a factor. Use another solution for longer term applications.

Use it for… Mini Pressure Fermenter

Remove the tee, add a 2.5L PET Bottle and a Spunding Valve to convert this into a pressure capable mini fermenter. You could potentially do 2 liter batches. Not ideal, but a great way to play around with pressure fermentation at an unbeatable price. See: Fermenting Under Pressure for more on the topic.

Convert it to a Mini-Keg For Your Kegerator!

Replace the pump with another carbonation cap, use a 2.5 liter bottle and… you have a 2.5 liter keg you can use in your kegerator!

Conclusions

This collection of economical hardware is extremely versatile. As far as a cleaning pump goes, it works well, but, I prefer my own draft line flushing build. That’s very similar but replaces pumping with a quick shot of CO2. That’s less work. Having said that, you get a lot of equipment and capability with this setup. If you’re looking to build my flushing assembly, I suggest buying the Kegland cleaning setup and another carbonation cap. That gives you a ton of flexibility.  Line cleaner, mini fermenter, party pump and ball lock mini keg.  Overall, this is another win for Kegland, innovative, packed with features and well priced.

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Building a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup

I use a recirculating draft line pump for cleaning my draft lines. That’s worked well for me (and many others) for years. See: Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump

The issue I ran into was the desire to periodically do a quick flush to rinse, clean or sanitize lines.

When a keg kicks, there’s residual beer in the line. The beer at the end of a keg is also more likely to contain gunk – hop and yeast trub. Rather than leave that sitting in the line, shank and faucet, I like to flush is out.  Also, when putting on a new beer I wanted to be able to easily sanitize.

Of course, I could get out my complete keg line cleaning pump, but setting that up and cleaning afterwards is a bit of work. What I wanted was an easy solution for a quick rinse or flush.

v1 of this build dates back to 2013. A little about that, for comedic and nostalgia reasons, at the end of this post. This write-up walks through a much improved v2.

This build is super easy, works great and can be made from a few items you probably already have around or can easily obtain.

The components – a 2 Liter PET bottle, a carbonation cap and a short length of tubing. My build uses a Kegland DuoTight Compatible Cap and EVABarrier tubing.  DuoTights and EVABarrier are outstanding [Hands on Review], but I want to stress that these exact components are not required. Any suitable carbonator cap and a length of compatible tubing should do the trick.


Carbonation Caps:


Step 1 – take off the label. Or… leave it on. 🙂 Whatever you want.Step 2 – attach tubing to carbonator cap. I like the idea of using EVABarrier because it’s stiff and I thought it would work well.Step 3 – Trim the tubing to fit. That’s it… you’re ready to change the world by quickly and easily flushing ball lock lines!

Flushing Lines

This photo shows pretty much all the players. The left side is the gas line that I use for charging the cleaner assembly. The right line is liquid line with ball lock QD. You can also see the other side of the liquid line terminating in the right-most shank. My setup is all DuoTight/EVABarrier and you’ll see DuoTight Compatible Locking Clips used throughout. If you are a DuoTight user, the locking clips are something I recommend as they provide a more secure connection.

This is powered by CO2 pressure. It’s important to underfill the bottle to leave some head space for CO2 pressure. I found that about half full, or 1 liter works well.  I used about 30 PSI of pressure. Make sure to choose a pressure that’s compatible with all components in your setup.

In Action!

This works really well. 1 liter (half full) along with a 30 PSI initial charge would be enough to briefly flush all four of my tap lines. Alternatively, less than 1 liter could be used to minimize chemical use.  A “quick clean” could also be accomplished by filling lines with PBW and letting them sit, followed by a round of water and finally Star San.

The pitcher I’m using for collection is a 2 Quart Rubbermaid Commercial Pitcher. This is a smaller version of the one gallon pitcher I’ve used and recommended for years. Although I got this half gallon size for the kitchen, it’s worked it’s way to my brewing area and is the perfect size for this task.

But Will it Flush Two Lines??

Here’s the key piece of hardware to clean two ball lock lines at the same time. It’s a ball lock  jumper from Valuebrew. There are only a couple similar offerings out there, to my knowledge. This one is unique because it uses their custom color, food grade post o-rings AND… it works with both liquid and ball lock jumpers.Here it is installed. This is connecting two 10′ EVABarrier tubing runs.If you look on the right you’ll see my Intertap faucet is equipped with a ball lock nozzle. This would work the exact same way with a NukaTap faucet. If you have another brand, you’d just make a jumper that fits over the spout of your faucet.Complete Setup for Two Line Test

The plumbing for my test is as follows

  • Flushing Assembly – 2 L bottle/carbonation cap/dip tube (on left) >
  • Ball Lock Line Jumper – 2 ball lock QDs with a short length of EVABarrier tubing >
  • Intertap ball lock spout on right faucet >
  • 10′ EVABarrier tubing with ball lock QD >
  • Ball Lock Jumper Fitting >
  • 10′ EVABarrier tubing with ball lock QD >
  • Intertap faucet (second from right) >
  • 2 Quart collection pitcher

In Action – 2 Lines!

I was actually quite surprised at how well this worked. It’s over 20′ of tubing, four QDs and a jumper.  All being driven by the head pressure in half of a 2L bottle.

Super Size It

Kegland makes a 2.5 Liter PET Growler Bottle Growler that gives you some additional capacity.

Alternative for Pin Lock Systems

The setup outlined here is for ball lock systems.  I know of no similar Pin Lock carbonator caps or fittings.  You could build as outlined and make a small jumper to go from Lock to Pin Lock

Related: What’s the Difference Between Ball Lock Kegs and Pin Lock Kegs?

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This setup also uses a PET bottle to store solution, but gets more complicated and… harder to use from there.The cap was modified by installing a Shrader valveInside of the converted capFrom there, I put together a bunch of relatively expensive parts to form the ball lock connector

To make it harder to use… there’s no dip tube. The bottle had to be oriented so the top faces down.

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Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser [Great for Stainless] + See it In Action in My Keg Rebuild Post

Bar Keepers Friend Powdered Cleanser 12-Ounces (1-Pack) (Packaging May Vary)

Bar Keepers Friend!

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  • NEW LOOK, SAME FORMULA. Cleans and Polish. As a bleach-free product, this cleanser is an ideal stainless steel cleaner and can easily remove rust, tarnish, mineral deposits, and tough stains from most surfaces.
  • SURFACES: Stainless Steel, Porcelain, Ceramic, Copper Alloys, Fiberglass, Corian, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Aluminum.
  • KITCHEN: Sinks, Cookware, Stove cooktops and exteriors, Countertops (non-stone), Backsplashes, Porcelain or Ceramic Dishes, Drained Floors.
  • BATHROOM: Sinks, Bathtubs, and Showers, Faucets, Toilets, Tile, and Grout.
  • OUTDOORS: Rust Stains, Plant and Pollution Grime, Vehicles and Boats (test first), Siding, Grills, Tools, Sporting Equipment. (Packaging May Vary)

 

Note: There are, generally lots of available options for Bar Keepers Friend including different counts and forms.  Search Amazon for Bar Keepers Friend

Works Wonders With Stainless!

Bar Keepers Friend is my go-to for deep cleaning stainless, kegs, kettles and such.  It works wonders.  The picture above is from my post on rebuilding kegsJump To: Section on Bar Keeper’s Friend – If you look through the post you’ll see just how good the keg looks at the end.

Bar Keepers Friend Powdered Cleanser 12-Ounces (1-Pack) (Packaging May Vary) – note, multiple quantity options may be available, a different version may show up at this product link

Buy Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer + Filler… Get a FREE Big Mouth Bubbler!

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Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer via Adventures in Homebrewing

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Make Better Beer!

Hand crafting beer is a fun and rewarding hobby. The first rule of making better beer is to keep everything that touches the beer clean and sanitized. The Mark II Keg Washer helps to accomplish this task in an easy, efficient, and effective manner.

Save Time, Labor, Space and have fun!

The most labor-intensive and time-consuming task in brewing is cleanup. The Mark II Keg Washer allows you have all your containers and hoses clean by the time your brewing task is done.

Many home brewers set aside containers ?to be cleaned later.? This discourages getting started on the next batch.

The Mark II Keg Washer should be the first piece of equipment you set up and the last thing you put away on brew day or when you transfer your beer from one container to then next.

When transferring beer from one container to the next, we first use the Mark II Keg Washer to sanitize the container that the beer will be transferred to. Then we clean the container that the beer was transferred from.

 

This is awesome!  I have this and like it very much.  It’s one of my favorite pieces of brewing gear.  It’s saved me a lot of time and hassle.  Check out my Hands on Review – beyond the in depth review that includes some mods and hacks.

Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer – remember coupon code HONOR15 to get the deal. Put together a $99 order for free shipping

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing

Get a FREE Fermenter w/Qualifying Purchase

For a limited time AIH is giving away a FREE Big Mouth Bubbler Fermenter when you spend $100 or more. Use coupon code BUBBLETIME to get the deal. Several options are available for the free fermenter. Check sale page below.

Get a FREE Big Mouth Bubbler Fermenter with orders over $100


The Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer falls 1 cent short of qualifying. Add on this filler and you’ll qualify for the free Big Mouth Bubbler!

 

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800 GPH! Utility Pump by FREESEA + Draft Line Cleaning Builds

FREESEA Fountain Submersible Water Pump: 800GPH 45W Adjustable Ultra Quiet Aquarium Pump with 3 Nozzles 10ft High Lift for Small Pond | Fish tank | Waterfall | Outdoor | Hydroponics

FREESEA Fountain Submersible Water Pump: 800GPH 45W Adjustable Ultra Quiet Aquarium Pump with 3 Nozzles 10ft High Lift for Small Pond | Fish tank | Waterfall | Outdoor | Hydroponics

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  • [ Long Life-Span ]: The submersible water pump works steadily for over 25,000 hours due to 45W high-performance motor. And the mini pump for fountain uses an upgraded ultra-rugged outer shell for long service life, which is durable & reusable
  • [ Adjustable Flow Rate ]: The fountain pump is designed with an adjusting knob, allowing to get the amount of water pressure you want. The maximal flow rate can be up to 800GPH. The waterfall pump can continually elevate column of water up to 10ft
  • [ Ultra Quiet Design ]: The aquarium water pump with relible and duarable motor runs extremely quietly, less than 20 decibels. The pond pump doesn't produce much noise, giving you quiet environment. And it is easy to disassemble and clean without any tools
  • [ Multi Function ]: The fish tank pump can help you circulate and drain your aquarium, and creat a nature world for the fishes. Aquarium pump is very suitable for aquariums, ponds, fish tanks, fountains, waterfalls, backyard, garden, hydroponic systems and many more
  • [ 12-month Warranty ]: Extremely stable operation providing continually water flow; Comes with a 12-month warranty; If you have any questions about the water pump you receive, please feel free to contact us. 24 Hour Professional After-sales Service

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.

 

I use a similar pump (different manufacturer, features and specifications) for a recirculating draft line cleaning setup.  Note that fittings sizes are different on this pump vs the one I use in that build.  Adjust accordingly  Another possible homebrewing application would be to set this up for use a part of a recirculating wort chiller setup.

FREESEA Fountain Submersible Water Pump: 800GPH 45W Adjustable Ultra Quiet Aquarium Pump with 3 Nozzles 10ft High Lift for Small Pond | Fish tank | Waterfall | Outdoor | Hydroponics – note that multiple variations of this pump may be available, as such a different version may show up at this link

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Hands On Review: Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer + Limited Time DEAL

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Hands on Review Mark’s Keg & Carboy Washer

The Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer is designed to help you easily clean and sanitize kegs, carboys and more.


Limited Time DEAL

MoreBeer is discounting kegging and draft beer equipment by 15% when you use coupon code FBFDRAFT.

Mark II Corny Keg & Carboy Washer KEG300 – $84.99 + free shipping w/coupon code FBFDRAFT


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MoreBeer’s Plastic Coated Cleaning Brush for PET Carboys – $4.99, Limited Availability

Carboy Cleaning Brush for PET Carboys CE42

Carboy Cleaning Brush for PET Carboys via MoreBeer

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This L-shaped brush is the perfect tool for scrubbing every inch on the inside of carboys, and thanks to the plastic coating, they’re also safe to use with plastic fermenters and PET carboys. Normal carboy brushes like our CE40 are great for cleaning glass carboys, but can be a risky choice for using on plastic. The metal rod where the bristles attach can scratch plastic, creating hide outs for bacteria. You won’t have those worries with this carboy brush!

Bristles made from Food Grade nylon
Long enough to reach deep inside large carboys
L-shaped bend allows you to easily scrub off leftover krausen residue
Height from end of handle to 90° bend – 21.5″
Brush section with bristles is 8.5″ long
Bristles are 2.75″ in diameter
Temperature rated to 140°F (60°C)

 

Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this is marked down to $4.99 as a MoreBeer Deal of the DayShipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US with most $59 Orders. Availability: This is available today only, while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Check the MoreBeer’s Deal of the Day to check today’s offering.

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

Carboy Cleaning Brush for PET Carboys CE42

MORE MoreBeer Deals!…

30″ Planter Box [cleaning, sanitizing and storing longer items]

Novelty 2302, White, 30-Inch Poly-Pro Plastic Flower Box Planter

For a long time, I have used a wallpaper prep tray to help clean and sanitize longer items like racking canes, auto-siphons, spoons, tubing and beverage out dip tubes.  It works great.  These also work well for storing longer items.

One downside of those is that they are a bit on the flimsy side.  I generally recommend stacking a couple together to give them some extra strength.

These types of planter boxes are another potential option.  They are generally sturdier than wallpaper prep trays and they’re about the same length.  Since you can get away with one your total cost may end up being less.

Novelty 2302, White, 30-Inch Poly-Pro Plastic Flower Box Planter – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Five Star recommends limited contact time with ALL plastics.  See: Star San Tips – Materials Compatibility + Do Not Soak

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.

Tumbler Water Bottle Cleaning Tablets, 30 Tablets – for growlers & more – on sale for $6.99

Tumbler Water Bottle Cleaning Tablets - (30 Tablets) All Natural Ingredient, Great for All Stainless, Plastics, Ceramic and Glass Drinking Containers, Individually Packed

Tumbler Water Bottle Cleaning Tablets – (30 Tablets) All Natural Ingredient, Great for All Stainless, Plastics, Ceramic and Glass Drinking Containers, Individually Packed

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  • ✔️Clean, Fresh Tasting Water: Make sure your water tastes right every time. Our solution is free of chlorine or bleach, and tested & proven to effectively remove odor or lingering tastes.
  • ✔️The tablets are made from 100% natural, biodegradable, plant-based ingredients so that itÕs safe for both you and the environment. No toxic chemicals used!
  • ✔️Easy Cleaning in Seconds: No Scrubbing Required! Let the solution do its job, and simply rinse the bottle thoroughly. YouÕll get it fresh and clean like the day you bought it!
  • ✔️Travel and Camping-friendly: Each tablet is packed individually, ready to be used anywhere and anytime! Perfect for biking, camping, hiking.. and any outdoor activities!
  • ✔️Perfect for Any Container: Tumblers to ceramic and plastic water bottles and cups- you can use it on any container or accessories(bottle caps, straws, etc..)

 

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “growler” – may include reviews for other sizes or variations

8/3 5:30 AM Central: These are on sale for $6.99 (one time purchase price). Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying orderPrices, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Tumbler Water Bottle Cleaning Tablets – (30 Tablets) All Natural Ingredient, Great for All Stainless, Plastics, Ceramic and Glass Drinking Containers, Individually Packed (1) – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Build a Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump + Limited Time DEAL on Ball Lock Jumpers

Clean kegerator lines are a key part of serving delicious beer. Bacteria and mineral build in lines can cause off flavors, quick loss of head, under-carbonated beer due to rapid co2 loss and lack of legs forming on the inside of your beer glass.


Limited Time Deal:

Helps you clean multiple lines at the same time…

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

Valuebrew’s jumper is unique because of the custom color, food grade o-rings and because … it works with both liquid and ball lock jumpers.


The directions on most line cleaners call for recirculating the cleaner for some period of time.  Most affordable cleaning setups that are out there include a hand pump.  Operating one of those for 15 to 30 minutes, for each faucet, doesn’t sound fun.

To really clean your draft lines, you need to keep solution flowing for a length of time, not just fill and wait.  Initially I tried to clean my system by pushing line cleaner out of a keg.  This was a waste of CO2.  I also found it tough to keep solution running slowly enough to get the required amount of contact time.  It’s easy to quickly push a cleaning or sanitizing solution through your system under CO2 pressure, but I found it to be a pain to try to do so slowly.  This also requires quite a bit of cleaning solution versus a recirculating pump.

I decided to put together a recirculating draft line cleaning pump setup.

Building a Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump

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Glass Rinser – for cleaner glasses & better pours

Goodcrafter Glass Rinser Bottle Washer, Kitchen Sink Cup Rinser, Faucet Glass Washer Cleaner Attachment Accessory for Bar Sink Kitchen Sinks

Goodcrafter Glass Rinser Bottle Washer, Kitchen Sink Cup Rinser, Faucet Glass Washer Cleaner Attachment Accessory for Bar Sink Kitchen Sinks

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  • 【Professional Hat Press 】
  • 【Small but Mighty】
  • 【Adjustable time & temperature 】
  • 【Heats Up Quickly & Safe Use】
  • 【Easy to Carry】

 

Use to clean glasses and just before serving to chill and wet glassware for a better pour.

Goodcrafter Glass Rinser Bottle Washer, Kitchen Sink Cup Rinser, Faucet Glass Washer Cleaner Attachment Accessory for Bar Sink Kitchen Sinks – note that multiple versions or sizes of this fitting may be available, as such a different product may appear at this link