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Stainless Steel 1.5″ TC Weldless Bulkhead, Add TC to Your Gear – on sale for… $15.92

1.5″ Tri Clamp Bulkhead Compression Fittings Stainless Steel 304 Weldless Bulkhead, Self-Made Kettle Bulkhead

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Size: Suitable for 1.5"TC(Note that the diameter is 50.5mm), only need to drill a 41 mm hole to install it on the kettle that needs to be used
Material: Made of 304 stainless steel, corrosion-resistant and durable. And the surface is polished to look more perfect.
With a high temperature resistant food grade o-ring, it is fixed in the groove of the bulkhead to facilitate better sealing when tightening the nut
1.5" Tri clamp weldless bulkhead flange adds TC port to any kettle or tank without welding
Suitable for coke kegs, soda kegs, beer kegs, kettles, etc. with a diameter of less than 12 inches.

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Stainless Steel 1.5″ TC Caps, 5 Count… $6.99, $1.40 each

Diameter 38MM 1.5″ Clamp End Cap fits 1.5″ Tri Clamp Ferrule Flange OD 50.5MM,Stainless Steel 316 Sanitary Fitting (5, 1-1/2 End Cap OD (Ferrule OD 50.5mm))

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Stainless Steel SUS SS 316 for resistance to corrosion and high temperatures
Maximum operating pressure rating of 250 psi at 70 degrees F ambient temperature
100% Brand new and high quality,and is suitable for use in food, beverage, and dairy applications
Fits end pipe Diameter 38mm, fits 1.5" Tri-clamp.Ferrule OD:50.5MM,Fits end pipe from Diameter 38mm down to Diameter 19mm
This fitting clamps on to the end of a pipe or tube to close the line, providing a non-permanent seal that provides take down access

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DAN SPEED Diameter 38MM 1.5″ Clamp End Cap fits 1.5″ Tri Clamp Ferrule Flange OD 50.5MM,Stainless Steel 316 Sanitary Fitting (5, 1-1/2 End Cap OD (Ferrule OD 50.5mm)) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Hands on Review: BrewBuilt Uni Conical Fermenter! + Limited Time DEAL

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.

Updated: 7/23/2024

BrewBuild Uni+ Conical Fermentor

Fermentors are like the cars of the brewing world. There is a wide range of prices, appearances, and features. And just like cars, the most basic model (plastic bucket with a lid) will get the job done. But the basic model has limitations, and you soon find yourself eyeballing the next step up the fermentor food chain to either get one that’s flashier (stainless) or one that has more features (pressure fermentation capable). Of course, the ultimate is one that’s both shiny and has more features (stainless pressure-capable conical).

Fermentor Before Any Assembly

BrewBuilt is a division of MoreBeer that creates homebrew gear. They make a variety of products, and recently launched a series of stainless pressure-capable conical fermentors they call the X1 Uni. The X1 comes with a lot of different accessories for added features, depending on what you want. You can buy the add-ons piecemeal, or they come bundled into different hardware kits. There is the base X1 Uni, the X1 Uni+ that bundles some add-ons and temperature capabilities, and the X1 Uni Pro that also includes a heat pad, Peltier cooler, and a temperature controller.

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MoreBeer has a limited time Summer Sale going on. The x2 Uni is included in the mix!

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Stainless Steel CIP Spray Balls for Sparging and Cleaning

Thanks to HBF Reader Sam for this photo! Let’s be friends! 8 Ways to Connect with HBF

Updated: 7/23/2024

CIP (Clean in Place) Spray Balls are generally used for vessels that are too large to move. Since they’re too large to move you… clean them in place. If you have a larger setup, you could incorporate these into your system or routine to help clean your vessels more easily.

There are a couple of main styles of CIP spray balls stationary and rotary. Note that if you’re going to try and use this for sparging, you may want to use the fixed spray version as Sam did. You’re probably not going to get enough pressure with gravity alone to turn the rotary version.

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HBF Reader Sam uses this spray ball as part of his sparging setup. See photo above.

QiiMii Fixed Spray Ball Stainless Steel 304 Tank Cleaning Ball 1/2" NPT Threaded (1/2" INCH)

QiiMii Stainless Rotary Spray Ball Female CIP Tank Cleaning Ball 1/2"(1/2 INCH)

Tank Cleaning Ball, 2.36 x 1.57" Stainless Steel Fixed Spray Ball Tank Cleaning Head 1/2"BSP Thread Female Sanitary Fix Spray Ball Tank Cleaning Ball for Car Care Home Industrial (Silver)

Tank Spray Cleaning Ball Sanitary Stainless Steel 304 Fixed/Rotary 360 degree CIP Cleaning 15L/min 1/2" Threaded Female Connection with Cleaning Diameter 1m-6m(Fixed)

JOWIN Rotating 360 Degree CIP Spray Ball Female NPT 1/2" SS304 Stainless Steel Rotary Cleaning Nozzle (1/2")

DERNORD Fixed Spray Ball Stainless Steel 304 Tank Cleaning Ball 1/2" NPT Threaded

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Stainless Steel Garden Hose Thread (GHT) to NPT – on sale for $9.99

Beduan Garden Hose Adapter, 3/4″ GHT Female x 1/2″ NPT Male Connector,GHT to NPT Adapter Stainless Steel Garden Hose to Pipe Fittings Connect (3/4″ GHT Female x 1/2″ NPT Male)

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Type: Standard 3/4" GHT(Garden Hose Thread) Female to 1/2" NPT Male.
Made of stainless steel 304, lead free, strong than traditional brass adapter fitting, durable and corrosion resistance.
This Garden hose adapter for exchaneg thread by GHT to NPT, Or NPT exchange to GHT.
Standard GHT and NPT thread that can provide tight and compatible seal.
Please note that GHT and NPT are different types of threads. To meet your requirements, please confirm the adapter you need before placing an order.

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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 that a variety of size and thread gender options are available. Check product page for current options.

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Beduan Garden Hose Adapter, 3/4″ GHT Female x 1/2″ NPT Male Connector,GHT to NPT Adapter Stainless Steel Garden Hose to Pipe Fittings Connect (3/4″ GHT Female x 1/2″ NPT Male) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Beduan Garden Hose Adapter, 3/4" GHT Female x 1/2" NPT Male Connector,GHT to NPT Adapter Stainless Steel Garden Hose to Pipe Fittings Connect (3/4" GHT Female x 1/2" NPT Male)

Beduan Garden Hose Adapter 3/4" GHT Male x 1/2" NPT Female Connector GHT to NPT Adapter Stainless Steel Garden Hose to Pipe Fittings Connect

Beduan Garden Hose Adapter, 3/4" GHT Male x 1/2" NPT Male Stainless Steel Connector GHT to NPT Adapter Garden Hose to Pipe Fittings Connect

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TWO x 1.5″ Tri Clamp x 1/2″ Barb, Stainless Steel – $16.99, $8.50 each, best price

DERNORD 2 Pack 1.5″ Tri Clamp to 0.5″ Hose Barbed Adapter SUS304 Sanitary Hose Barb Pipe Fitting by Dernord

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Adapter for connecting pipes or fittings of different types
Connects to a hose on both ends
Barbed fitting for a tight seal on hoses when used with a hose clamp (not included)
For use with rubber hoses: Barb: 1/2" Barb For Rubber, Plastic, TPU, or other hose
Fits: 1.5" Tri Clamp / Clover / Sanitary Fitting

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Stainless Steel 3/4″ to 1/2″ Reducer for Center Inlet Chugger Pumps

Stainless Steel Reducing Coupler for Chugger Center Pumps

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3/4" FPT tp 1/2" MPT
Hex nut for easy secure fit
304 stainless steel
Fits Chugger center pumps
Reduces size from 3/4" to 1/2 standard

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1/2″ fittings seem to be pretty standard for homebrewers. Center inlet Chugger Pumps are a little different compared to most high temp homebrew pumps with regards to fittings. Most homebrew pumps are 1/2″ NPT threads on both the “in” side and the “out” side. The center inlet pump is 1/2″ NPT on the “out” side and 3/4″ NPT on the inlet side. Some people want this to be 1/2″ also, so a fitting is required.

This fitting is nice because it is female to male. A lot of ball valves are female, so this would allow you put a female threaded ball valve on without the aid of another fitting.

HomeBrewStuff Stainless Steel Reducing Coupler for Chugger Center Pumps – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Center Inlet Chugger Pump:

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MRbrew Wort Pump Brewing Pump With Switch Magnetic Beer Pump Water Pump Food Safe Homebrew Pump Brew Beer Pump Hot Water Circulation Pump - 110V US Plug - 304 Stainless Steel 1/2’’ Npt Thread Head

WELLBOM Wort Pump, High Temp resistance Heat Brewing Pump Food Grade Magnetic Drive Pump Stainless Steel Brew Pump Head Quiet Heat Wort Transfer Pump Homebrew Pump with 1/2" NPT Thread

RIPTIDE BREWING PUMP by Blichmann Engineering (from March Pumps) With Integrated Valve

JIAWANSHUN Household Electric Wine Transfer Pump 110V Speed Adjustable Food Grade Self-Priming Beer Pump Ideal for Pumping Wine Beverages Filter Low Noise

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1/2″ Stainless Stainless Weldless Bulkhead and Ball Valve by DERNORD – add a ball valve to your kettle or mash tun – $15.99, near best price

DERNORD 1/2 Inch Stainless Stee Ball Valve Weldless Bulkhead For Home Brew Kettle (1/2 NPT to 1/2 Barb Hose)

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1/2 Inch Stainless Steel 2 piece Full Port Ball Valve
1/2 Inch Stainless Steel Hose Barb
1/2 Inch weldless bulkhead fitting fits 7/8 Inch kettle hole
WOG1000 working pressure rating (1000psi) to withstand high pressure and extreme temperatures
Rigorous testing standards prove minimal corrosion and rust along with easy cleaning

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Use to add a ball valve to your compatible kettle, mash tun or HLT.

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OxiClean Free Versatile Stain Remover Powder, 3 lb

Vacuum Sealer Machine with 55 Count 8"x12" Food Sealers Bags and 8"*79' Vacuum Sealer Roll, Inkbird Automatic Vacuum Sealers Machine with Built-in Cutter, Dry & Moist Sealing Modes for Food Storage

Gamma2 Vittles Vault Dog Food Storage Container, Up To 35 Pounds Dry Pet Food Storage, 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.

Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking - ANDAXIN Waterproof Ultra-Fast Instant Read Food thermometers with Backlight & Calibration for Kitchen, Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill(Red/Black), LCD

VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer, 0-2000 RPM Stir Plate with Adjustable Speed Knob, 3000mL Plate Stirrer Kit, Stir Bar Included

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DERNORD Sanitary Butterfly Valve 1.5″ Tri Clamp – $27.99, near best price + keg dry hopper build!

DERNORD Sanitary Butterfly Valve with Pull Handle Stainless Steel 304 Tri Clamp Clover (1.5″ Tube OD) by Dernord

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Tube OD: 1-1/2 Inch, Ferrule Size: 50.5MM, Fits 1.5 Inch Tri-clamp
Temperature Rating (spec): 15°F thru 200°F; Material (spec): 304 Stainless Steel
Tri-Clamp butterfly valve Max Pressure 1.6MPA
100 Percent pressure hydraulic tested for reliability
The pull style handle allows you to set the valve in three different positions simply by pulling and turning

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Vacuum Sealer Machine with 55 Count 8"x12" Food Sealers Bags and 8"*79' Vacuum Sealer Roll, Inkbird Automatic Vacuum Sealers Machine with Built-in Cutter, Dry & Moist Sealing Modes for Food Storage

Gamma2 Vittles Vault Dog Food Storage Container, Up To 35 Pounds Dry Pet Food Storage, 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.

Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking - ANDAXIN Waterproof Ultra-Fast Instant Read Food thermometers with Backlight & Calibration for Kitchen, Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill(Red/Black), LCD

VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer, 0-2000 RPM Stir Plate with Adjustable Speed Knob, 3000mL Plate Stirrer Kit, Stir Bar Included

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Stainless Steel 304 Single Pin Heavy Duty Tri Clamp with Wing Nut for TC 1.5″ – $24.99, $5 each, near best price

Stainless Steel 304 Single Pin Heavy Duty Tri Clamp with Wing Nut by QiiMii

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Material: stainless steel 304
Tube OD: 1.5 Inch, Fits 1.5 Inch Tri-clamp, 5 pack
Heavy Duty Clamp
Fit for all other homebrew stuff sanitary fittings
Package included: Clamp with gasket

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1/2″ Stainless Steel CIP Spray Ball – $13.99

DERNORD Fixed Spray Ball Stainless Steel 304 Tank Cleaning Ball 1/2″ NPT Threaded

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Connection: 0.5" NPT Female Thread
Ball Diameter: 2‘’
Working Pressure: 1-2 bar
Cleaning Radius:0.5-1.5m
Fluxation: 12m³/h

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Other possible homebrew applications: A CIP ball could be as part of a recirculating or sparging setup or as part of a keg or carboy cleaning setup. I use a (different model) rotary spray ball with my Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner. See: Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer Mod – SS CIP Spray Ball. 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.

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Also: Stainless Steel CIP Spray Balls for Sparging and Cleaning

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Ends Today: 15% Off Kegland DuoTight Tubing System & EVABarrier Tubing at Wm’s Brewing! + Hands on Review

DuoTight Fittings are awesome: Easy to use push to connect fittings compatible with EVABarrier lined tubing. Clamp-less installation and reconfiguration.
Lots of options mean the DuoTight system is flexible and full featured.’
Check out my extensive Hands on Review
Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items

Kegland DuoTight Fittings and Accessories!

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Hands on Review: Blichmann Engineering Riptide Brewing Pump Upgrade Kit – Upgrade Your March or Chugger Pump

July 7, 2024

This review is by Homebrew Finds Reader Benji S. Benji has been brewing for 10 years. His favorite style is Festbier. He’s an all grain brewer and member of WIZA (Whidbey Island Zymurgy Association). Check him out on Instagram at neon_hop

Tell anyone that you spend hours cleaning as part of a hobby, and you’ll probably get a few odd looks. Unfortunately this is our reality as Homebrewers. Planning, prepping, cleaning, and waiting take up large percentages of any given batch. We often chase new ingredients, techniques, equipment, and short cuts in an effort to reduce the time we spend on these areas. Sometimes introducing new equipment into your process can make some parts of these tasks easier, while introducing new steps to others.

Pumps help move around lots of liquid in a short amount of time, reducing the need to lift heavy kettles or pots. They also introduce some additional planning needed for connecting vessels in a loop of hosing and cleaning after use. This has essentially been the summary experience I’ve had with my Chugger X-Dry [Hands on Review]. In the never ending quest for reducing the time and effort needed to use it, I looked at what changes I could make to my setup to make using it even simpler.

Blichmann Engineering is well known for high quality and well designed equipment targeted at Homebrewers. It should be no surprise then that their Riptide pump is a fairly feature packed model compared to others on the market. Particularly their TC clamp attached pump head with built in flow control and priming valve. In recognition of their audience, Blichmann also produces an upgrade kit that offers these same features to anyone with a Chugger or March pump.

Upgrading my Chugger X-Dry with their kit seems like a perfect way to take a good pump and make it even better, hopefully shaving some steps off of the prep and cleaning process in the meantime.

Criteria

My original criteria when looking for a pump were largely satisfied by the Chugger X-Dry, but there were a couple of criteria that were lacking, namely:

Head assembly should be fairly easy to take apart to aid in cleaning]
Flow control valve for use when sparging
Easy and intuitive to prime and get started

As the Riptide conversion kit is meant to solve many of these things, it made a natural candidate for trying out an upgrade to see if I could improve the usability experience. Additionally, my experience with the X-Dry suggested it was fairly easy to get into a state where it was cavitating. My hope was that the purge valve would help alleviate, or solve, this issue.

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Riptide Brewing Pump Upgrade Kit BL297 – via MoreBeer
RipTide Brewing Pump by Blichmann Engineering BL295 – Hands on Review
Chugger X-Dry Series Pump Stainless Steel – Hands on Review
March Pumps

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Stainless Steel 1.5″ TC DOUBLE SIDED Weldless Bulkhead, Add TC to Your Gear – $23.99, best price + free prime ship

Weldless 1.5″ TC Triclamp Bulkhead – Double Sided 304 Stainless Steel Homebrew Kettle Bulkhead

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The flange measures 2" like all other 1.5"TC ferrules. The ID is 35.1mm just like standard 1.5" weld ferrules.
The front of the flange does not have flats for a wrench. The easiest way to hold the flange for tightening is to clamp any other TC parts on with the gasket and clamp. Once tight, you can insert a long rod or screw driver into the hole of the wingnut.
Works on kettle as small as 12" in diameter
Teflon tape is required on the threads
Hole Size Required: 41mm

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1/2″ Tri-Clamp to Ball Lock

Clamp to Ball Lock Post 1.5in Liquid Lock Post Tri Clamp to Ball Connector Beer Brewing Accessory Brewer Fitting

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

Free welding plate allows you to add TC ports to any container without soldering.
Foodgrade leakingproof silicone gasket for good sealing, healthy and stable to use.
1.5 inch triple clamp to ball lock post, 1.5 inch TC flange can be used to almost any container.
Liquid post for home beer brewing, professionally manufactured, can be used to replace the old or worn one.
Manufactured from premium 304 stainless steel material, perfect surface finish, durable and sturdy.

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1/2″ Tri-Clamp to Ball Lock

Clamp to Ball Lock Post 1.5in Liquid Lock Post Tri Clamp to Ball Connector Beer Brewing Accessory Brewer Fitting

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Free welding plate allows you to add TC ports to any container without soldering.
Foodgrade leakingproof silicone gasket for good sealing, healthy and stable to use.
1.5 inch triple clamp to ball lock post, 1.5 inch TC flange can be used to almost any container.
Liquid post for home beer brewing, professionally manufactured, can be used to replace the old or worn one.
Manufactured from premium 304 stainless steel material, perfect surface finish, durable and sturdy.

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Stainless Steel 1.5″ TC Weldless Bulkhead, Add TC to Your Gear

Worldwhere 1.5″ Tri Clamp Bulkhead Compression Fittings,Stainless Steel 304 Homebrew Kettle Weldless Bulkhead

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Size: Used to connect 1.5"TC(50.5mm)
Material: The bulkhead fitting is made of high quality stainless steel ,high strength and corrosion resistance
Installation: Just drill a 41mm hole in the kettle
Large washer: Two larged and thickened silicone washers provide a more stable seal
Widely used:Suitable for coke kegs, soda kegs, beer kegs, kettles, etc.

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1.5″ Tri Clamp Ball Valve Stainless Steel Sanitary – $26.99, Best Price

Beduan 1.5″ Tri Clamp Ball Valve Stainless Steel Sanitary Valve for Home Brew, Brewing (1 inch Tube OD)

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【Size】1" tube OD and 1.5" tri clamp on both ends,connecting to another 1.5" tri clamp with silicone gaskets and single pins.
【Material】Food Grade Stainless Steel 304.
【Package Include】1pcs sanitary ball valve and 2pcs silicone gaskets.
【Maximum Pressure】1.5 Mpa.
【Working Temperature】-80 Degrees to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Ends Today: William’s Brewing DuoTight Sale + Hands on Review

DuoTight Fittings are awesome: Easy to use push to connect fittings compatible with EVABarrier lined tubing. Clamp-less installation and reconfiguration.
Lots of options mean the DuoTight system is flexible and full featured.’
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William’s Brewing DuoTight Sale!

DuoTight Fittings are awesome: Easy to use push to connect fittings compatible with EVABarrier lined tubing. Clamp-less installation and reconfiguration.
Lots of options mean the DuoTight system is flexible and full featured.’
Check out my extensive Hands on Review
Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items

William’s Brewing is discounting DuoTights by 15%. Applies to all options.

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