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3 Gallon STACKABLE Ball Lock Kegs, 2 Pack – $155.40, $77.70 each

Scratch and Dent Ball Locks from cornykeg.com

3 Gallon Strap Handle Ball Lock kegs have two stainless steel strap handles welded to the top. The keg itself is 304 stainless steel and comes with a pull ring relief valve in the top. These are brand new kegs and have never had anything in them. These kegs can be stacked on top of each other even with the connectors installed – great for tight spaces. Perfect for taking your homebrew to parties and get togethers.


Why 3 Gallon Kegs?  These kegs are great for splitting batches, small batch brewers, doing one-off beers from split from a 5 gallon batch… or for easily serving on the go.  Purge with CO2, fill from your tap and place in ice in a 5 gallon bucket…. whammo!

As of this posting these are on sale for $154.40 or $77.70 each. Check site for current price & availability.

3 GALLON BALL LOCK KEG – SS – 2 PACK

Complete Lineup: All Kegs at cornykeg.com

Scratch & Dent Ball Locks… $42.95

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Scratch and Dent Ball Locks from cornykeg.com

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

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

SCRATCH & DENT PEPSI STYLE BALL LOCK KEG

Complete Lineup: All Kegs at cornykeg.com

Rebuilding & Reconditioning Homebrew Kegs! + A Great Deal on Replacement Lids

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This post will walk you through rebuilding your homebrew keg, step by step.  From de-labeling to cleaning to replacing warn out parts.


Limited Time Deal Brand New Corny Keg Lids… $14.99!

New Corny Keg Lid (w/o O-Ring) KEG440B

Brand New Keg Lids from MoreBeer

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.

These are on sale for just $14.99. This is a great deal.

Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses

Some filler item ideas to help you qualify for free shipping… PBW, Sale Items (shows most popular deals first), Kit of the Week, Hop Market (shows most popular deals first)

New Corny Keg Lid (w/o O-Ring) KEG440B


Limited Time Keg Deal:

Back in Stock! 5 Gallon Ball Lock Cornelius Kegs at MoreBeer – The Best Used Keg Deal Going on Right Now



What Does Reconditioned/Rebuilt Mean?

The short answer is probably… nothing.  I think reconditioned/rebuilt/refurbished are basically synonyms and there is no standard definition for any of these terms.

Here are the different definitions I’ve seen from different retailers via their offerings:

  • The keg is untouched, but is in okay shape and holds pressure.  In this case, reconditioned means… the keg works.
  • The keg has had been tested and had faulty parts replaced.  In this case, reconditioned means, we did the minimum to get the keg working.
  • All o-rings have been replaced and any faulty parts have been replaced.  In this case, reconditioned means… reconditioned.
  • All o-rings have been replaced and any faulty parts have been replaced and the keg has been cleaned.  In this case reconditioned means reconditioned and cleaned.

Examples of Keg Conditions from MoreBeer

The takeaway is that it’s important to read descriptions when it comes to reconditioned/rebuilt/refurbished kegs.  The post walks through a complete rebuild process.


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Announcing: KOMOS Ball Lock Kegs!

Cornelius Keg | Ball Lock Keg | 5 Gallon | Dual Handle | KOMOS®

Cornelius Keg | Ball Lock Keg | 5 Gallon | Dual Handle | KOMOS® from MoreBeer!


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

  • New ball lock keg—no need to clean out an old, used Coke or Pepsi soda keg
  • Dual rubber handles make it easy to grip, lift, and move the keg when full
  • Rubber base is less likely to damage flooring in your home or kegerator
  • Made from 304 stainless steel, robotically welded
  • NSF approved

Brand new corny-style ball lock keg with molded rubber base and dual-handle tops. The handles are comfortable to grip, making the keg easier to handle when full. The rubber bottom allows for stacking, won’t scuff your floor, and is less likely to damage tile or crack the plastic lining inside your kegerator. High-quality 304 stainless steel construction. These kegs are NSF-approved, robotically welded, and manufactured in an ISO 9001-certified facility.

Features:

Ball lock
130 PSI Operating Pressure
5 Gallon (19 L) Capacity
304 Stainless Steel
Dimensions:

Height: 25.25 in.
Diameter: 8.75 in.


These are being offered at an introductory price of just $99.99.  Considering shipping is also free to many US addresses, this is a bargain. I believe it’s the best new keg deal going on right now.

Cornelius Keg | Ball Lock Keg | 5 Gallon | Dual Handle | KOMOS® KEG424

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New Updates… Are Used Kegs Running Out??

The containers we call Ball Lock and Pin Lock Kegs come from the soda industry.  Also called Cornelius Kegs, Corny Kegs and Corney Kegs, they were originally intended to store and distribute soda pre-mix.  The big soda companies decided on different style containers for their pre-mix.  Pepsi landed on the Ball Lock style while Coke uses the Pin Lock style.

Homebrewers have since re-purposed these as homebrew beer kegs.



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Back in Stock! 5 Gallon Ball Lock Cornelius Kegs at MoreBeer – The Best Used Keg Deal Going on Right Now

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Used five gallon ball lock Cornelius keg from MoreBeer

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

A great price on an non-rebuilt Cornelius keg. You can purchase the rebuild kit and replace the gaskets yourself (very easy job) to save some money. These Cornelius kegs could have residual soda syrup inside and will need to be cleaned. To totally rebuild the keg you should also consider a new relief valve and poppets (part number listed below). PBW works as a great cleaner for eating away sticky residual soda residue. Kegs are sold “as is”.

The body connnects on a keg are the metal posts where the quick disconnects attach too. They should be removed for cleaning and sanitizing before each use. Kegs can come with either 11/16″ body connects or 7/8″ body connects. We sell deep sockets for the removal of either one. So if you do not have these sockets at home and want to make sure you can disassemble these Cornelius kegs you may want to purchase both sockets below. Then you will always be covered as your keg collection grows.

If you want a great deal on a 4 pack of kegs, check out our KEG430A.


 

  • These have been out of stock for a long time. As of this posting they’re available again and selling for just $54.99.
  • Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses. Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.
  • Food Safe Replacement O-Rings: You’ll probably need (or want) to replace the o-rings in these kegs.  I recommend food grade silicone – Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings via Valuebrew – More Info

Check out my Hands on Review of this keg offering AND see my step by step process for rebuilding kegs that features this offering

Used Corny Keg – Ball Lock 5 gal. KEG430

AND… less than a day later, it’s sold out. I’m keeping a close eye on this offering connect with HBF and I’ll let you know when it’s back.

The best used ball lock deal going on right now…

For quite a while AIH’s used ball lock offering has been my go-to for what I would consider to be the best generally available used keg deal around. The price on those has recently went up from $45 to $54.98. That’s a $9.98 increase and more significantly, they very recently became ineligible for free shipping. For me, just the shipping change is a $14.58 price increase all by itself. In all these, kegs have gone up about $25.

Considering this and the fact that MoreBeer’s keg qualifies for free shipping and the current used keg environment, in my opinion, MoreBeer’s deal is the best thing going. MoreBeer has struggled to keep these in stock, so I’d say, get them while you can.

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Ball Lock Kegs – from $49.75 + shipping sweet spot calculations

5 Gallon Cornelius Keg, Ball Lock (Used)

Used 5 Gallon Cornelius Style Ball Lock Kegs via Adventures in Homebrewing

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

Pressure tested 5 gallon, stainless steel, cornelius style tank. These tanks are guaranteed to hold pressure. 25″ tall and 8.5″ diameter. Tanks will show normal wear and tear. May have stickers on kegs. May also have syrup residue in tanks as we only dump them.

Kegs include the o-rings and poppits that were installed when we received the tanks. We will often change an o-ring or poppit to get the tank to hold pressure. If you would like to have new o-rings or poppits, the options below allow you to add these. We do not change them but simply add them to the order.

If you are just getting into kegging you will need a kegging setup to go with these kegs. We sell picnic tap systems, tower systems, and kegerator systems.

We know some homebrewers are more picky than others, so please keep in mind that these are USED kegs. Some of these kegs are probably 30 years old. Do not expect new kegs. If you are looking for new kegs, please check out our new kegs. We try and have quality kegs available at all times. With this said, they are going to show normal wear and tear. We try not to purchase from Pepsi or Coke to avoid heavily used kegs. We are not implying that our kegs are not quality…we just want to avoid any misunderstandings. Most of the kegs have black protective tops and bottoms, some are blue. We may have a few green, red or yellow tops. If you want a particular color, please indicate that at checkout time and we will try to accommodate you.


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Down to 2 Available… Single Handle Ball Lock Kegs + shipping sweet spot calculations

Ball Lock Keg Single Handle (Used) - 5 gallon

Ball Lock Keg Single Handle (Used) – 5 gallon via Adventures in Homebrewing

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

Pressure tested 5 gallon, stainless steel, Cornelius style tank. These tanks are guaranteed to hold pressure. 25″ tall and 8.5″ diameter. Tanks will show normal wear and tear. May have stickers on kegs.
May also have syrup residue in tanks as we only dump them.

Kegs include the o-rings and poppits that were installed when we received the tanks. We will often change an o-ring or poppit to get the tank to hold pressure. If you would like to have new o-rings or poppits, the options below allow you to add these. We do not change them but simply add them to the order.

If you are just getting into kegging you will need a kegging setup to go with these kegs. We sell picnic tap systems, tower systems, and kegerator systems.

We know some homebrewers are more picky than others, so please keep in mind that these are USED kegs. Some of these kegs are probably 30 years old. Do not expect new kegs. If you are looking for new kegs, please check out our new kegs. We try and have quality kegs available at all times. With this said, they are going to show normal wear and tear. We try not to purchase from Pepsi or Coke to avoid heavily used kegs. We are not implying that our kegs are not quality…we just want to avoid any misunderstandings. Most of the kegs have black protective tops and bottoms, some are blue. We may have a few green, red or yellow tops. If you want a particular color, please indicate that at checkout time and we will try to accommodate you.

If you are unhappy with your used 5 Gallon Cornelius Kegs for any reason, we will gladly take them back. The purchaser will be responsible for return shipping charges.


 

  • Availability of these has been touch and go.
  • These had been out of stock for weeks, but a shipment became available again a while back.
  • As of this posting, the product page is showing low stock.
  • Check the product page to see if you can get in on this shipment.

5 Gallon Single Handle Cornelius Keg, Ball Lock (Used)

Shipping Sweet Spot Calculations

For these kegs, shipping is calculated based on where you live. For me the shipping sweet spot is four kegs. Four kegs figures to just $5.59 hipping per keg. Three kegs is pretty close at $6.79 per keg shipping.

  • 1 keg – $17.63, $17.63 per keg shipping
  • 2 kegs – $18.32, $9.16 per keg shipping
  • 3 kegs, $20.38, $6.79 per keg shipping
  • 4 kegs – $22.36, $5.59 per keg shipping
  • 5 kegs – $41.82…. $8.36 per keg (per keg shipping costs go up!)

These costs are for me. This will vary based on location.

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

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

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

Hands on Reviews of Both:

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

AEB vs AMCYL Kegs, Compared…

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

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