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Universal Poppets – 304 Stainless + Food Grade Silicone & RELIABLE O-Ring Replacements – Limited Time DEAL

Universal Poppets via Valuebrew

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A Valuebrew Exclusive! Stainless Steel Universal Replacement Poppets with our Food Safe Silicone O-Rings.

These work with all standard Ball Lock and Pin Lock homebrew kegs.

Ever wonder what other universal poppet o-rings are made of? Us too, after all this is one of the most high contact o-rings in you draft beer setup. We took matters into our own hands and worked with our suppliers to source a 304 Stainless Steel + Food Grade Silicone option. Stainless steel construction on all the metal parts and premium quality food grade silicone for the o-ring.

Our pledge to you… Let’s face it, the stainless pieces in most universal replacement poppets should last a long, long time. How about the o-rings? Not so much… lost, broken, cracked, off smell. This is where our pledge comes in… we’ll always carry replacement o-rings for these universal poppets. No need to guess what size replacements to buy or completely replace your universal poppets because you don’t have a reliable source for replacements.

I use universal style poppets exclusively when rebuilding kegs. Finding the right OEM specific replacement poppets can be a chore. Beyond finding the right part number, these can be prohibitively expensive. Paying $10 to $14, or more, for an OEM poppet isn’t fun. In fact, if you really had to pay that, it may not even make sense to keep the keg.

I’ve long advocated to tossing OEM o-rings immediately. You don’t know what they’re made of, and you can’t get replacements. Replacing them immediately with a known quality o-ring and known part number before trimming to fit means you’ll be using the right materials and have a source for replacements. See: Universal Poppet Tips & Tricks

Well… finally there’s an option that comes with quality o-rings made from the right materials out of the box! Beyond that, Valuebrew has pledged to always carry replacement o-rings, so you’ll always have a source when the time comes for replacements. Available in 5 and 10 packs with the option to add on a pack of replacement o-rings.

Universal Poppets

Save 15%, w/Qualifying Order…

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

Valuebrew is discounting bulk food grade o-rings, DuoTight Compatible Gear, Universal Poppets and ball lock jumpers by an EXTRA 15% when you spend $30 or more. This stacks on top of existing discounts. Use coupon code fathersday

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

Remember coupon code fathersday with an order of $30 or more

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Announcing: NEW Pin Lock Kegs!

The availability of of used kegs has recently become an issue. See: Are Used Kegs Running Out?

This has been especially true of pin lock kegs, because new pin locks have not been coming on the market. To my knowledge no new pin lock offering was generally available to homebrewers. This has caused the price and availability of pin locks to be a serious issue. For example, MoreBeer’s Pin Lock offering has sky-rocketed to $85 per keg.

Well, today is a happy day… Announcing NEW Pin Lock Kegs from cornyieg.com

One thing to consider is that these are basically ball lock keg dimensions, so if you need a shorter keg, used would be the way to go.

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

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Floating Dip Tube on sale for $12.99, best price + free prime ship & 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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6/4 1:30 AM: These are on sale for $12.99. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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 – 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…

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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FLOTit 2.0 – Double Filter Floating Dip Tube, Made in USA – $29 + Free Shipping & Hands on Review

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

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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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6/2 1:30 AM Central: This is selling for $29. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

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 – 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

My explanation of how this works…

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FOUR Pin Lock MFL Quick Disconnects [2 x Gas + 2 x Liquid] by PERA… $9.99, $2.50 per QD, best price + free prime ship

2 Pair Pin Lock coupler MFL 2 Gas & 2 Liquid Quick Disconnects Set by PERA

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Packing: Pin Lock Gas Disconnect MFL 1/4”(2PCS) , Pin Lock Liquid Disconnect MFL 1/4” (2PCS);
Material: PBT Material for Pin Lock Quick Disconnect Body and Stainless Steel for Threaded End;
Use: The Pin Lock MFL Disconnects used for Cornelius style Pin Lock keg (Coke), Works for Beer or Soda;
A Perfect Gift for Home Brewing and Wine Making Lovers;
Guarantee: Quality Guarantee, any problem for Pin Lock Disconnect, Money Back or Replacement free.

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Since You’re a Pin Lock Keg Owner:

Pin Lock Post O-Rings in bulk! Related: Ball Lock Keg O-Rings vs Pin Lock Keg O-Rings – are they the same?
Have you ever lost or damaged the o-ring that’s inside your keg QDs? Me too. Grab some food-grade spares to have on hand – Internal QD Replacement O-Rings – Food Safe Silicone – More Info: Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings

5/28 9 PM Central: These are on sale for just $9.99. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

PERA 2 Pair Pin Lock coupler MFL 2 Gas & 2 Liquid Quick Disconnects Set – 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

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SIX Pin Lock MFL Quick Disconnects + Swivel Nuts & Clamps… $17.99, best price + free prime ship

LUCKEG Homebrew Pin Lock Disconnect Pin Lock MFL Quick Disconnect with Swivel Nut and Free Hose Clamp for Draft Beer Keg System

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1.Include: Pin Lock Gas Disconnect MFL type with 5/16" swivel nuts (3 pcs), Pin Lock Liquid Disconnect MFL type with 3/16" swivel nuts (3 pcs), Worm Clamps 6 pcs;
2.Material: PBT Material for Pin Lock Quick Disconnect and Stainless Steel for Swivel Nuts and Worm Clamps;
3.Easy Connect: The Gray Base Pin Lock Keg Disconnect connect 5/16" Gas Line, and the Black Base Pin Lock Keg Disconnect connect 3/16" Beer Line;
4.Use: The Pin Lock MFL Disconnects used for Cornelius Style Pin Lock Keg, Works for Beer or Soda;
5.Guarantee: Quality Guarantee, any problem for Pin Lock Disconnect, Money Back or Replacement Free.

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Since You’re a Pin Lock Keg Owner:

Pin Lock Post O-Rings in bulk! Related: Ball Lock Keg O-Rings vs Pin Lock Keg O-Rings – are they the same?
Have you ever lost or damaged the o-ring that’s inside your keg QDs? Me too. Grab some food-grade spares to have on hand – Internal QD Replacement O-Rings – Food Safe Silicone – More Info: Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings

5/27 9 PM Central: These are on sale for just $17.99. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

LUCKEG Homebrew Pin Lock Disconnect Pin Lock MFL Quick Disconnect with Swivel Nut and Free Hose Clamp for Draft Beer Keg System – 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

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Floating Dip Tube – on sale for $11.99, best price + free prime ship

FERRODAY 304SS Floating Ball Dip Tube Beer Keg Fermenter Ball Float Dip Tube Corny Keg Silicone Dip Tube Beer Stainless Steel Ball Floating Home Brew Beer Floating Ball Keg Liquid Dip Tube Float Ball

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New Style of Beer Tapping & Always Top Layer: 304 Stainless Steel Floating Ball Dip Tube kit with a silicone dip tube for homebrew dispensing, allowing a new style of beer tapping, always draw from the clearest beer at the top of the tank!
Perfect For Ball Lock Keg & Fermenter: Suits conical and all-rounder model fermentor. Good for ball lock/ pin lock kegs/ for corny kegs, for Cornelius kegs. Also, you can attach it to our carbonation keg lid for the easiest installation on a beer keg. More interesting applications are waiting to be explored!
Mirror Polished Elegant Floating Ball: Perfectly Proportioned 304 Stainless Steel ball with hollow inside, has a certain floatage to bring the silicone tubing to the top layer of the liquid. Always dispense clear drinks! Also, finely polished surface for easy to clean, we care about our user’s experience!
Long Silicone Tubing for Easy Application: Allows cut to length long tubing, this silicone dip tube is 31 inches long( please check the details in the pictures). It will work perfectly for the 55L Fermentor. But for the smaller vessel, we recommend cutting the dip tube to 1-2 inches shorter than your keg's inner height to avoid unwanted slack and keep the dip tube from the bottom of the keg to avoid trub.
High-Quality Raw Material/ Healthy & Durable: The floating ball is made of 304stainless, no rust, scratch-resistant, and absolutely a long-time use item. The dip tube is made of high-quality silicone, sturdy to use has no kinks for smooth beer dispensing. Both safe and healthy. Please Note: you may need to replace the original long dip tube with a short one to install this float ball set or choose to cut the original long dip tube into a short one. 1 Year Warranty & Lifetime Technical Support.

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5/25 1 PM Central: This is on sale for $11.99. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

FERRODAY 304SS Floating Ball Dip Tube Beer Keg Fermenter Ball Float Dip Tube Corny Keg Silicone Dip Tube Beer Stainless Steel Ball Floating Home Brew Beer Floating Ball Keg Liquid Dip Tube Float Ball – 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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4 x Replacement Keg Dip Tubes = $10.99, $2.75 each + free prime ship

2 pak Stainless Steel Dip Tube Gas In and Liquid Out for Homebrew Draft Beer Cornelius Corny Keg

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Replacement for gas in dip tube on homebrew kegs,and you can connect Beer hose with the barb of Liquid Out Dip Tube.
Made of 304SS.Tube diameter: 5/16"
For Homebrew Draft Beer Cornelius Corny Keg and you can make other container to a ball lock keg.
Stainless Steel with O-ring.
Package included: 4 x Dip Tube

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Thoughts from HBF… This appears to be 2 sets of 2 dip tubes, a total of 4. 2 each liquid and gas. The liquid dip tubes appear to be similar in size to gas dip tubes. My guess is they are intended for floating dip tube sorts of applications. They should also function as gas dip tubes.

5/24 4 AM Central: These are back at just $10.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

2 pak Stainless Steel Dip Tube Gas In and Liquid Out for Homebrew Draft Beer Cornelius Corny Keg – note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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

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Color Coded Keg Post O-Rings at William’s Brewing

William’s Brewing has introduced a line of color coded keg o-rings. Choose from black, red, green and blue. These are for keg posts. All are functionally similar, just different colors so you can color code posts if you so choose.
These are a bit pricey at 49 cents each.
The other potential issue is that the material type isn’t listed. No word on whether they are silicone or Buna-N and… they aren’t listed as food grade. More about this topic: Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings

Keg Fitting O-Rings at William’s Brewing | BULK O-rings -including custom colors at Valuebrew

OR… SAVE on FOOD Grade Silicone…

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

Worth a hard look… Valuebrew has a lineup of food safe silicone orings that are available in bulk at a much lower price. Chose from standard orange, custom blue, custom green and pin lock specific o-rings.

Related: Our Beer is food, right? Shouldn’t we be using materials rated for food? See: Food Safe Replacement Keg O-Rings