Hands on Review: Kegland BlowTie Spunding Valve
BlowTie v2 w/Gauge that has been updated to digital, see below for walk through of that process.
A Spunding Valve allows you to maintain a set pressure. If pressure in the vessel exceeds the set point, it is expelled. It generally consists of an adjustable PRV valve, a tee, a gauge and a way to connect to your keg.
Why a Spunding Valve?
There are loads of homebrew related applications for a Spunding valve ranging from pressurized fermentation to naturally carbonating to fixing over carbonated beers and lots more. Check out our resource post on the subject. It’s arguably the go-to resource on the Internet on the subject
BowTie v1 Assembly
BlowTie v1 & v2!
This review covers both the original v1 Kegland v1 BlowTie & v2. Both are DuoTight compatible. The biggest difference is v2 has an integrated gauge, where v1 required an add-on gauge.
Kegland BlowTie v2
- BlowTie 2 Diaphragm Spunding Valve with Gauge FE962 via MoreBeer
- BlowTie 2 Spunding Valve | Complete Kit | Duotight Ball Lock Quick Disconnect (QD) FE964 via MoreBeer
- BLOWTIE 2 DIAPHRAGM SPUNDING VALVE WITH GAUGE via cornykeg.com
- Duotight Blowtie Spunding Valve with Gauge via William’s Brewing
- BlowTie 2 Diaphragm Spunding Valve with Gauge – via Keg Connection
- BlowTie Spunding Valve w/ Built-In Gauge & CMB Disconnect – via Keg Connection
- Kegland BlowTie v1Duotight BlowTie 2 Diaphragm Spunding Valve w/Integrated Pressure Gauge (0-23 PSI) for Pressure Fermentation – KL15042 affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
- Canada & International – Search eBay for “Kegland BlowTie” to search for an offering that ships to you
Kegland BlowTie v1
- BlowTie Diaphragm Spunding Valve FE960 – via MoreBeer
- BlowTie Diaphragm Spunding Valve Complete Kit FE961 – via MoreBeer
- BlowTie Spunding Valve w/ External Gauge & CMB Disconnect, Complete Kit – via Keg Connection
- BlowTie Diaphragm Spunding Valve – via Keg Connection
- BlowTie Diaphragm Ball Lock beer Spunding Valve Complete Kit for Home Brewing beer corny beer keg affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
BlowTie v1 assembly that has been updated to digital, see below for walk through of that process.
But first, more about DuoTight!
Kegland’s DuoTight Fittings are designed to work with EVABarrier Double Wall Tubing. They offer quick, reliable connections, easy implementation, a variety of fitting options and feature amazing versatility. They’re also, generally speaking, very well priced. DuoTights are push to connect fittings and require no tubing clamps.
Check out my extensive Hands on Review
Check out the end of this review for a list of all of my DuoTight related reviews and resource posts.
Buy DuoTight
- DuoTight Push In Fittings & EVABarrier Double Wall Draft Tubing at MoreBeer
- Search MoreBeer for “DuoTight” – to find components and accessories that may not show up on category pages.
- Kegland DuoTight Fittings and Accessories at William’s Brewing
- Search William’s Brewing for “DuoTight” – to find components and accessories that may not show up on category pages.
- DuoTight and EVABarrier at Keg Connection – coupon code HBF5OFF saves you 5%
- Search Amazon for “DuoTight” – offerings vary
- Search Amazon for “EVABarrier Tubing” – offerings vary
- DuoTight Compatible Locking Clips via Valuebrew
Hands on Review Kegland BlowTie Spunding Valve v1
The BlowTie Spunding Valve assembly consists of the BlowTie, a DuoTight Tee Fitting, a DuoTight to flare fitting, a DuoTight pressure gauge and two small pieces of EVABarrier Tubing.
The BlowTie is the heart of this build. It has DuoTight Push to Connect connections on both side as well as an adjustment knob to set pressure. Related: DuoTight Hands on Review. Continue reading