Category Archives: Keg Parts

Valuebrew Taking Orders Again… O-Rings in Food Safe Silicone, Ball Lock Jumpers, Universal Poppets & More

Valuebrew offers a lineup of food grade keg replacement o-rings in bulk quantities. Choose from silicone, buna-n and even EPDM. Everything they carry is food grade, more info below. They have some unique offerings like bulk pin lock size post o-rings, replacement universal poppet o-rings, bulk internal QD o-rings and color coded Blue and Green post o-rings

Some of these offerings are featured in our Keg Rebuild How-To

They’ve also recently introduced ball lock jumpers and universal poppets (equipped with their food grade silicone poppets.

Valuebrew has struggled with availability on some of their options.
For the last several days they haven’t been accepting new orders. Talking with them they periodically do this to be able to keep up with fulfilling orders.
They must be caught back up because they’re accepting orders again.
If you were one that tried to place and order and couldn’t, here you go…

Complete Lineup; Food Safe Keg O-Rings – ball lock jumpers and universal poppets

Universal Poppet Tips & Tricks…

One of my tips is to immediately replace OEM o-rings…

Reader Feedback!

Thanks to John for the feedback via Facebook! Connect with HBF on Facebook & More

More about food safe materials:

For whatever reason, it’s difficult to find food safe keg o-rings. Maybe some of the o-rings that are available are food safe, but very few are actually labeled as such.

The fact is we’re putting beer (food) in our kegs and we should be using food safe materials whenever we can. More Info: Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings

Featured in Our Keg Rebuild Post!

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Hands on Review: FLOTit 2.0 Floating Dip Tube w/DFI, Double Filter Inlet

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert. Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer. Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

FLOTit Floating Dip Tube

Floating dip tubes are a hot commodity in the homebrewing world lately. Many people are ditching their fixed steel tubes and replacing them with a length of silicone tubing attached to a stainless ball float. If you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know the point of the floating dip tube, it’s pretty simple. It floats on top of your beer so that as you draw out beer, you get clear beer from the top while everything else precipitates out and makes its way to the bottom

Check Pricing & Availability:

FLOTit 2.0 – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer. Made in USA – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Includes UNI dip tube – FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Includes hook tool and UNI dip tube – FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube & a HOOK tool – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

A version is also available that works as an upgrade to traditional ball float floating dip tubes

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging. Best upgrade for pressure fermenter – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.

FLOTit 2.0 with Max Headroom gas dip tube & a HOOK tool - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging.

FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging.

Related:

Torpedo Keg Buoy ™ Floating Dip Tube KEG655 – Hands on Review
Search: Floating Keg Dip Tube on Amazon
Top Draw Beer Pick Up Tube via William’s Brewing
Five Benefits of Using Corny Kegs As Fermenters
Also for the maker of FLOTit – SPUNDit 2.0 Spunding Valve – Hands on Review

Related: Fermenting Under Pressure!

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FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Floating Dip Tube, Made in USA

FLOTit 2.0 – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA

More Info

Highlighted Features

NO-ARM-IN-KEG - connections are made outside the keg
NO DRY HOPPING BAG or TUBE needed - The Double Filter 500 & 300 micron mesh keeps the poppet unclogged
NO BEER WASTE - The Double Filter Inlet of 500 & 300 stainless steel micron mesh let you enjoy the very first pour instead of dumping it
NO ADDED WEIGHT is needed to keep it from sucking in foam
NO BEER LEFT BEHIND - little beer is left on the yeast cake at the end

Learn More

FLOTit 2.0 – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer. Made in USA – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Check out our In Depth Hands on Review of FLOTit 2.0

FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.

FLOTit 2.0 with Max Headroom gas dip tube & a HOOK tool - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging.

FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging.

My explanation of how this works…

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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Back in Stock… Food Grade Silicone Keg Dip Tube O-Rings

Valuebrew has struggled with availability on some of a lot of their food grade o-rings options.
Dip tube o-rings have been out of stock for a while now. As of this update, they’re available again.
Out of stock Again? We keep a close eye on these. Connect with HBF and we’ll let you know when they come back.

Keg Dip Tube O-Rings – Food Safe Silicone

Complete Lineup: Bulk Food Safe Keg O-Rings

Related: Color Coded Post O-Rings for Easy Identification:

Valuebrew carries two color schemes to color keg posts. Doing this allows you to quickly identify keg posts. Gray and Black match standard keg QD colors. Blue and Green are meant to be remembered by “Blue for Beer” and “Green for Gas”. All options are made from FDA rated silicone. Since they work equally well on gas and liquid posts you can also mix and match to come up with your own color coding standard.

More About Food Safe Materials: For whatever reason, it’s difficult to find food safe keg o-rings. Maybe some of the o-rings that are available are food safe, but very few are actually labeled as such.

The fact is we’re putting beer (food) in our kegs and we should be using food safe materials whenever we can. More Info: Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings

Finally a food safe option! Valuebrew has a selection of silicone food grade o-rings. They also have replacement universal poppet o-rings and internal QD o-rings, also food grade.

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

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Save on Color Coded Keg Post O-Rings!

If you’ve read Homebrew Finds for long you’ve no doubt seen Valuebrew’s Blue and Green Custom Color O-Rings in food grade silicone. These are featured in our very popular keg rebuild step by step.

Valuebrew has introduced Gray and Black o-rings. As the picture indicates these are designed to match standard gray and black keg QDs. These have become standard colors on ball lock, pin lock (usually the bottom portion of the QD) and even recently released Kegland QDs (center portion).

The gray and black are also made from food grade silicone and also available in bulk quantities.

Valuebrew has generally struggled to keep things in stock, however, I have no specification indication that availability will be an issue on these.

Custom Color O-rings at Valuebrew!

Limited Time Deal:

Valuebrew is discounting custom color coded o-rings by an additional 15% when you use coupon colorcode when you spend a total $25 or more excluding shipping charges. This stacks on top of existing discounts.

Complete Lineup; Food Safe Keg O-Rings
Includes custom color o-rings Blue and Green and Gray and Black
DuoTight Compatible Gear
Universal Poppets – on pre-order
ball lock jumpers – review

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FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube AND HOOK tool

FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube & a HOOK tool – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.

More Info

Highlighted Features

NO-ARM-IN-KEG - all connections are made outside the keg. You'll love it!
NO NEED FOR DRY HOP TUBE - double filters of 300/500 micron keeps the poppet valve from clogging
NO BEER DUMPING - enjoy the very first pour instead of dumping it like with other floating dip tube
NO NEED FOR ADDED WEIGHT to avoid sucking foam
NO BEER LEFT BEHIND - unique designed to draw all the beer out. Little left on the yeast cake

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FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube & a HOOK tool – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs. – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: FLOTit 2.0 – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer. Made in USA – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Check out our In Depth Hands on Review of FLOTit 2.0

FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.

FLOTit 2.0 with Max Headroom gas dip tube & a HOOK tool - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging.

FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging.

My explanation of how this works…

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Homebrew Keg Post Types and Sizes

Before you purchase any replacement posts for your keg, you’ll need to determine the brand/maker of that keg. You can figure this out by finding the stamp or markings on the side of the keg.

Cornelius, Ball Lock (all types) GAS 19/32″ – 18 LIQUID 19/32″ – 18 – View +
Cornelius, Pin Lock (all types) GAS 19/32″ – 18 (2 Pin) LIQUID 19/32″ – 18 (3 Pin) – View +
Cornelius Spartan 19/32″ – 18 19/32″ – 18 – Shop ++
Cornelius R (Pin Lock) 19/32″ – 18 (2 Pin) 19/32″ – 18 (3 Pin) – Shop ++
Firestone V, VI & Super Challanger, Ball Lock* GAS 9/16″ – 18 LIQUID 9/16″ – 18 – View +
Firestone Challenger, ball lock (racetrack) GAS 11/16″-18 LIQUID 3/4″-18 – +
Firestone, Pin Lock (all types) GAS 9/16″-18 (2 Pin) LIQUID 9/16″-18 (3 Pin) – View +
Firestone A (Pin Lock) 9/16″ – 18 (2 Pin) 9/16″ – 18 (3 Pin) – Shop ++
Firestone R (Pin Lock) 9/16″ – 18 (2 Pin) 9/16″ – 18 (3 Pin) – Shop ++
Firestone Challenger 11/16″ – 18 3/4″ – 18 – Shop ++
Firestone Super Challenger 9/16″ – 18 5/8″ – 18 – Shop ++
Firestone V Challenger 9/16″ – 18 5/8″ – 18 – Shop ++
Firestone VI Challenger 9/16″ – 18 5/8″ – 18 – Shop ++
John Wood 85, Ball Lock (racetrack)* GAS 11/16″-18 LIQUID 3/4″-18 +
John Wood RA or RC, Pin Lock GAS 19/16″-18 (2 Pin) LIQUID19/16″-18 (3 Pin) – +
John Wood 85 11/16″ – 18 3/4″ – 18 – Shop ++
John Wood RA (Pin Lock) 9/16″ – 18 (2 Pin) 9/16″ – 18 (3 Pin) – Shop ++
John Wood RC (Pin Lock) 9/16″ – 18 (2 Pin) 9/16″ – 18 (3 Pin) – Shop ++
AEB, Ball Lock GAS 19/32″-18 LIQUID 19/32″-18 – View +
AEB Kegs 19/32″ – 18 19/32″ – 18 – Shop ++
Super Champion 19/32″ – 18 19/32″ – 18 – Shop ++

* The vast majority (99%) of Firestone Ball Lock Kegs on the market use the same post except for the original Challenger, which had “racetrack” style lids. Racetrack style lids had straight sides like a race track and are rare. All other kegs had standard rounded sides.

+Thank you to Keg Connection for this information – Complete Lineup of Posts and Poppets at Keg Connection

++Thank you to Keg Outlet for this information – Complete Lineup of Posts and Poppets at Keg Connection

What about Wrench Sizes? Find Compatible Tools

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keg Connection Says…

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

Ball Lock Vs Pin Lock Kegs!

Rebuild Your Kegs

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Perlick 525 Faucets – Replacement O-Rings and Parts

Perlick 525 faucets are great! I had four of these for many years. They have been replaced by newer models like the Perlick 630SS. Other options include Nukatap and Intertap faucets.

If you’re a Perlick 525 faucet owner and are looking to get your faucet back in top shape or get it working again, Keg Connection has a complete lineup of replacement o-rings and parts for Perlick 525 faucets along with a diagram to help you figure out what’s what

Perlick 525 Parts – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Flat Rate Shipping: Your entire order, no matter the size, will ship for a flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US.

More Parts and Diagrams:

Perlick 630SS Stainless Steel Draft Beer Faucet

Perlick Faucet - Flow Control - Model 650SS

Perlick Polished Chrome Finish Quality Faucet, US Beer Industry Standard, Silver

Intertap D1210 Forward Sealing Beer Faucet (Stainless Steel),Small

Intertap Faucet | Stainless Steel | Forward Sealing | Easy Cleaning | Sliding Shuttle O-Ring Guide

Intertap Forward Sealing Beer Faucet (Chrome Plated Brass), US Industry Standard

Nukatap SS Forward Sealing Beer Faucet (Chrome Plated Stainless Steel)

Nukatap SS Forward Sealing Beer Faucet (Stealth Bomber/Matte Black)

Also: Color Coded Post O-Rings for Easy Identification:

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

Our Top Draft Resources!

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FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Floating Dip Tube, Made in USA

FLOTit 2.0 – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA

More Info

Highlighted Features

NO-ARM-IN-KEG - connections are made outside the keg
NO DRY HOPPING BAG or TUBE needed - The Double Filter 500 & 300 micron mesh keeps the poppet unclogged
NO BEER WASTE - The Double Filter Inlet of 500 & 300 stainless steel micron mesh let you enjoy the very first pour instead of dumping it
NO ADDED WEIGHT is needed to keep it from sucking in foam
NO BEER LEFT BEHIND - little beer is left on the yeast cake at the end

Learn More

Check out our In Depth Hands on Review of FLOTit 2.0

FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.

FLOTit 2.0 with Max Headroom gas dip tube & a HOOK tool - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging.

FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging.

My explanation of how this works…

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Bulk Food Grade Silicone Replacement Keg LID O-Rings + FREE Pack w/Purchase

Some of these offerings are detailed on our recently released Keg Rebuild How-To

Bulk pricing. All variations are available in bulk quantities.

Valuebrew has struggled with availability on some of their options. This has been particularly true of their keg lid o-rings.
This has been especially true of the bulk silicone lid o-rings
As of this posting coupon code FREE25 gets you a free pack of 25 o-rings (choose from custom color post o-rings, pin lock post o-rings, dip tube, internal QD and universal poppets) when you buy 10 lid o-rings + 2 add on packs. You’ll get the lid o-rings + a total of 3 add on packs.
It can be hard to find these in stock, let alone featured as part of a deal. If you’re interested, I’d suggest acting sooner rather than later.

SPECIAL! Keg Lid O-Rings – Food Safe Silicone

Also: Keg Lid O-Rings – Food Safe Buna-N

Complete Lineup; Food Safe Keg O-Rings and 3 for 1 Shipping Selection

More about food safe materials:

For whatever reason, it’s difficult to find food safe keg o-rings. Maybe some of the o-rings that are available are food safe, but very few are actually labeled as such.

The fact is we’re putting beer (food) in our kegs and we should be using food safe materials whenever we can. More Info: Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings

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

Our Top Draft Resources

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Valuebrew Taking Orders Again… O-Rings in Food Safe Silicone, Ball Lock Jumpers, Universal Poppets & More

Some of these offerings are featured in our Keg Rebuild How-To

They’ve also recently introduced ball lock jumpers and universal poppets (equipped with their food grade silicone poppets.

Valuebrew has struggled with availability on some of their options.
For the last several days they haven’t been accepting new orders. Talking with them they periodically do this to be able to keep up with fulfilling orders.
They must be caught back up because they’re accepting orders again.
If you were one that tried to place and order and couldn’t, here you go…

Complete Lineup; Food Safe Keg O-Rings – ball lock jumpers and universal poppets

Universal Poppet Tips & Tricks…

One of my tips is to immediately replace OEM o-rings…

Reader Feedback!

Thanks to John for the feedback via Facebook! Connect with HBF on Facebook & More

More about food safe materials:

For whatever reason, it’s difficult to find food safe keg o-rings. Maybe some of the o-rings that are available are food safe, but very few are actually labeled as such.

The fact is we’re putting beer (food) in our kegs and we should be using food safe materials whenever we can. More Info: Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings

Featured in Our Keg Rebuild Post!

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

Our Top Draft Resources

This post may contain affiliate links. We may make a commission when you use our links. This will never cost you extra. Thank you for supporting Homebrew Finds!

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

Pin and Ball Lock Quick Disconnect Replacement Parts – fix or replace lost QD parts

Keg Connection has a nice diagram and parts ordering page for CM Becker Ball and Pin Lock Disconnects. These parts will work with other, compatible brands as well. Save money by replacing broken or lost parts. Choose from Caps, Springs, Stems and O-Rings.

Disconnect Parts List

Bulk Internal QD O-Rings…

If you’re looking for o-rings, Valuebrew offers these in bulk. You can save a lot compared to buying single o-rings.

These are easy to lose or damage so it’s nice to have spares on hand.

Internal QD Replacement O-Rings – Food Safe Silicone

Rebuild Your Kegs!

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

Our Top Draft Resources!

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New Replacement Corny Keg Lid with Stainless Steel PRV – on sale for $16.99 + free prime ship

Gekufa Cornelius Keg Lid, Corny Keg Lid Replacement with 304 Stainless Steel Pressure Relief Valve & O-ring for Homebrew Beer Kegging, Soda Keg Lid

More Info

Highlighted Features

Good Sealing:With New O-ring & 304 SS Pressure Relief Valve, can hold pressure without leaks.
Easy to Install: Large handle makes installation easier; labor-saving design of safety relief valve, no need to keep lifting when deflated, just lift once and rotate 90° to continuously deflate.
More Sturdy: Made of 304 stainless steel
Buy with Confidence：This keg lid replacement comes with 90 days warranty. For any reason you are not completely satisfied, you'll be promptly offered a replacement or full refund.

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Note from HBF: One difference between Pin Lock and Ball Lock kegs is the type of lids that come with each. Ball Locks, generally, have a manual PRV valve, while Pin Locks do not. Ball Lock style lids are, in my opinion, superior because the manual PRV allows you to easily vent your keg as needed. The good news is that, for standard kegs, the lids are the same size and can be interchanged. That means you can use a Ball Lock style lid in a Pin Lock Keg.

See: What’s the Difference Between Ball Lock Kegs and Pin Lock Kegs?
Related Resource Post: Bulk Keg Orings and Keg Repair Part Numbers

3/15 3 PM Central: These are on sale for $16.99. 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

Gekufa Cornelius Keg Lid, Corny Keg Lid Replacement with 304 Stainless Steel Pressure Relief Valve & O-ring for Homebrew Beer Kegging, Soda Keg Lid – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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

Our Top Draft Resources

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Hands on Review: FLOTit 2.0 Floating Dip Tube w/DFI, Double Filter Inlet

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert. Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer. Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

FLOTit Floating Dip Tube

Check Pricing & Availability:

FLOTit 2.0 – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer. Made in USA – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Includes UNI dip tube – FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Includes hook tool and UNI dip tube – FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube & a HOOK tool – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

A version is also available that works as an upgrade to traditional ball float floating dip tubes

FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.

FLOTit 2.0 with Max Headroom gas dip tube & a HOOK tool - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging.

FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging.

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Pin Lock Keg Posts – from… 43 cents

AIH has launched a massive clearance sale. The lineup includes used pin lock keg posts from just 43 cents. That’s a bargain. Other keg parts (and lots more stuff) is included in the sale.

Clearance Sale

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FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Floating Dip Tube, Made in USA

FLOTit 2.0 – No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA

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NO-ARM-IN-KEG - connections are made outside the keg
NO DRY HOPPING BAG or TUBE needed - The Double Filter 500 & 300 micron mesh keeps the poppet unclogged
NO BEER WASTE - The Double Filter Inlet of 500 & 300 stainless steel micron mesh let you enjoy the very first pour instead of dumping it
NO ADDED WEIGHT is needed to keep it from sucking in foam
NO BEER LEFT BEHIND - little beer is left on the yeast cake at the end

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Check out our In Depth Hands on Review of FLOTit 2.0

FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.

FLOTit 2.0 with Max Headroom gas dip tube & a HOOK tool - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with DFI for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Ideal for fermenting in kegs.

FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Inlet (DFI) with 500/300 micron mesh for floating dip tube with a ball float for always clear beer, less beer waste, and no clogging.

FLOTit 2.0 with UNI dip tube - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging.

My explanation of how this works…

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Universal Cornelius-Type Universal Posts – Work with Beer & Gas – Daily Chain Kegs or Carbonate Faster – $4.99 + FREEBIE w/Qualifying Order

Universal Cornelius-Type Beer/Gas Plug

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

This stainless ball lock post fits both the beer (out) and gas (in) side of old Cornelius brand kegs, as well as newer A.E.B. Italian-made kegs, Chinese Kegs, and Italian-made Spartanburg VI Kegs that have a number (P/N) stamped on the front ending in PS. These have the same threading as Cornelius plugs, 19/32-18.

Unlike dedicated gas and liquid posts, these allow you to put either a gas or liquid female ball lock fitting on them. Handy for when you want to daisy chain kegs, or when you are transferring beer from keg to keg.

Note these do not include a needed Universal Poppet (our item L92) You will need one L92 and D12 in addition to this post to complete your male out fitting. These do not accept the Cornelius specific poppet (our item D85), they are designed to fit the universal poppet valve L92.

Note: These do not include poppets. Consider These -304 SS construction + food grade o-rings & reliable replacement o-rings when the time comes

This is selling for just $4.99.
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Universal Cornelius-Type Beer/Gas Plug

+ Get a Free TopDraw Lid!

Top Draw Corny Keg Lid via William’s Brewing

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Do you want to drink the clearest beer possible from your keg as quickly as possible? The Top Draw® Keg Lid Beer Pick Up Tube fits any homebrew keg with an oval lid, and includes a beer ball lock with a Top Draw Beer Pick Up Tube in the lid. As the level of the beer in the keg drops, the pick up tube remains 1″ below the surface, always drawing the clearest beer all the way until empty. The stainless float ball itself is 1.75″ in diameter.

Installs in a few seconds – just switch out keg lids. For shorter kegs, cut the silicone tube to length.

Includes 22″ of tubing, 304 grade stainless float with attached pickup tube, and oval keg lid with both a pressure relief valve, and a beer ball lock fitting welded into the center.

William’s Brewing has this for $34.99.
Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

Top Draw Corny Keg Lid

Get One FREE w/Qualifying Order!

Use coupon code X05 with an order of $89.99 or more and you’ll get one for free.
No need to add it to your cart. Just use the coupon code at checkout.

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Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings in Bulk + Start of DST is a great time to change o-rings

Our resource post on o-ring part #s has been a go-to for years. Grab the a link to that resource below.

The problem: At one point I had an o-ring manufacturer reach out to me that had found this resource while trying to do some market research. This manufacturer suggested that many of the products that homebrewer’s use are made out of industrial grade materials that should not be in contact with food & beverage products. These materials could potentially contain materials that are not meant to be ingested.

Okay, that’s a little concerning. It was at this point that I added a section to that resource that talked about the issue. I also started adding disclaimers to posts when I was unsure whether or not materials were food grade.

The next problem: For whatever reason, in my experience, it’s extremely difficult to find offerings that claim to be safe for food contact. Maybe some of the o-rings that are available are food safe, but very few are actually labeled as such.

But why? One possible reason… they aren’t food safe. Beyond that, one industry insider I spoke with said suppliers have a potential problem with fulfillment. Since many options and materials are available, It’s difficult for some distributors or sellers to guarantee you’re getting a food safe option.

Just because an o-ring is marketed for use in a keg doesn’t automatically mean that the materials and production processes used are food safe.
If you think about it from a random supplier or manufacturer’s perspective… they don’t know what you’re putting in your keg, maybe it’s not even food. The problem that we, as homebrewers, have is is… beer is food and meant for human consumption.
You cannot say all o-rings made from [fill in material here] are food safe. Certain quality standards and processes are required.

The fact is we’re putting beer (food) in our kegs.

Finally a food safe option! Valuebrew has a selection of food grade o-rings. They also have replacement universal poppet o-rings and internal QD o-rings, also food grade.

Bulk pricing! As of this posting, all options are available in bulk quantities at a steep discount when compared to buying single o-rings.

Food Safe Silicone Keg O-Rings at Valuebrew

For a closer look take a look at our comprehensive step by step keg rebuilt post…

Rebuilding & Reconditioning Homebrew Kegs – Jump To: O-Ring Section

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Floating Dip Tube + my explanation of how these work

Conical and All Rounder fermenter/keg Ball Float Silicone Dip Tube,304SS Ball Float and Silicone Dip Tube,draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank

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For the beverage out，you'll have a silicone dip tube with stainless steel float, allowing you to always draw from the clearest beer at the top of the tank.
5/16"Silicone Dip,you can connect your faucet/sampling valve or other devices.
The silicone dip tube is 31" long. It will work perfectly as is for the 55L FermZilla. For the 27L model we recommend cutting the dip tube shorter to remove unwanted slack.
WIDE USE,if you want draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank.
Made of 304SS.

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Conical and All Rounder fermenter/keg Ball Float Silicone Dip Tube,304SS Ball Float and Silicone Dip Tube,draw from the Liquid at the top of the tank – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

My explanation of how this works…

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Extra Hour, Extra Savings – Stacking Deals on BULK Food Safe O-Rings & Keg Parts

For a short time, Valuebrew is discounting most of their gear including bulk food grade o-rings (i

Valuebrew offers a lineup of food grade keg replacement o-rings in bulk quantities. Most offerings are silicone or EPDM with one Buna-N option. Everything they carry is food grade, more info below. They have some unique offerings like bulk pin lock size post o-rings, replacement universal poppet o-rings, bulk internal QD o-rings and color coded Blue and Green post o-rings

Some of these offerings are detailed in our Keg Rebuild How-To

Save an EXTRA 10% when you spend $25 or more on select items at Valuebrew. This stacks on top of existing discounts. Includes…

Use coupon code extrahour with an order of $25 or more to get the deal

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More about food safe materials:

For whatever reason, it’s difficult to find food safe keg o-rings. Maybe some of the o-rings that are available are food safe, but very few are actually labeled as such.

The fact is we’re putting beer (food) in our kegs and we should be using food safe materials whenever we can. More Info: Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings

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