Which is better ball or pin lock kegs?
Ball lock kegs are a little leaner, but a little taller where pin locks are a little shorter, but a little wider. Ball lock keg connections use a ring of ball bearings to secure connections to keg posts while pin lock connections use a “tongue and groove” type set up to secure connections.
Is a corny keg a ball lock keg?
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.
How tall is a 2.5 gallon corny keg?
approximately 15″ tall
A new 2.5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg is perfect for those who want to use a smaller refrigerator for the beer, or would like to have a more portable kegging option. Measures approximately 15″ tall by 9″ wide.
Who makes torpedo keg?
Brewmaster Wholesale
Torpedo Kegs are a patented keg design distributed exclusively by Brewmaster Wholesale. Torpedoes feature a clean, unique all stainless steel look that brewers love. They stack on one another with quick disconnects in place which saves valuable space inside kegerators.
Can you put Ball Lock posts on a pin lock keg?
This is an all new conversion kit that converts your Firestone/Spartanburg and Hoover Pin Lock Keg fittings to ball lock fittings. They have a 9/16-18 thread on both the gas and liquid side. These are stainless steel. They fit my keg and were easy enough to replace.
How much does a 2.5 gallon keg weigh?
Condition: New
| Keg Size | Handle Type | Weight (Empty) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Gallons | Metal | 5.3 LBS |
| 2.5 Gallons | Rubber Top | 7.5 LBS |
| 3 Gallons | Metal | 6 LBS |
| 3 Gallons | Rubber Top | 7.5 LBS |
What is Amcyl keg?
AMCYL kegs set the standard for quality construction and durability. All kegs are crafted in an ISO 9001 facility from food-grade stainless steel and feature a 5-year warranty on the keg body.
How much does a torpedo keg cost?
$89.99 to $109.99 & FREE Shipping on orders over $59& FREE Shipping on orders over $59.. Set your sights on a brand new Torpedo Keg!…Dimensions:
| Height (in.) | Diameter (in.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Gal | 23 | 9 |
Are torpedo kegs good?
Overall, the keg is very well made, and has some nice simple features like the labelling of the ball lock posts, and the nifty improvements on the keg lid. I found the 6.1 gallon size great for brewing “5 gallon” batches where you sometimes end up with a bit more than 5 gallons.
Can you convert pin lock to ball lock?
The CornyKeg pin lock to ball lock conversion kit allows you to convert your Cornelius pin lock keg to a ball lock keg. The kit contains: Two orings for the liquid and gas tubes in the keg. Thread size on the fittings is 19/32″-18.