Ball Lock Post Bulkhead - Bev Out
Ball Lock Post Bulkhead - Bev Out
SKU: KEG478
$14.49
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R
It works but just. The design is seriously flawed due to the smooth round finish on the top side of the bulkhead (see photo). This leaves you with nothing to clamp your wrench on when installing/removing the bulkhead - or when removing the ball lock post for cleaning. It should have a hex shape to it - if you look at the BrewHardware version that is how it is designed. So buy the BrewHardware one (product code BULKHEADBLL) it is worth a few bucks more to avoid the frustration this will produce with every brew. Also the included dip tube doesn't extend past the threaded lower side of the bulkhead rendering it useless - you will need to replace it with a longer one if you want to use it as a dip tube (and why else would you buy a liquid ball lock). And prepare for frustration when replacing that dip tube due to the aforementioned design issue.
C
I used this to add a liquid post to a Spike CF10 coil lid to gain the efficiency of the coil but keep a bev connection for a floating dip tube for transfer from the top. Added a metal washer and flat grommet below the O ring to ensure the seal and keep pressure (15psi max). It passed pressure testing so we'll see if it works as expected with the current brew. I don't expect significant issues.
A
Works great . Iam using them for a quick change beer line cleaner with a gas manifold
R
Guaranteed to upgrade my man can mini keg distributor cap
j
Supplied Gasket between the bottom nut and main body is too soft for a firm connection on a metal surface (corny keg), it splays out too much when tightened down. Changed it to a gasket normally used for the top of a ball lock post and works very well.
C
I used this to add a liquid post to a Spike CF10 coil lid to gain the efficiency of the coil but keep a bev connection for a floating dip tube for transfer from the top. Added a metal washer and flat grommet below the O ring to ensure the seal and keep pressure (15psi max). It passed pressure testing, so we'll see if it works as expected with the current brew. I don't expect significant issues.
S
Works great only flaw the dip tubes that come with them does not extend past the threads. Kinda makes it hard to connect a floating dip tube set up. Now I need to buy a bev out dip tube.
A
Works great . Iam using them for a quick change beer line cleaner with a gas manifold
A
How do you replace the dip tube?
Remove the post using a wrench (adjustable or 7/8"). Make sure the wrench is firmly seated you dont want to round off the corners of the post - you will be removing and reinstalling the post for cleaning. The dip tube should be removable thereafter - if you cant get it out with your fingers you can use pliers but be careful if you do as the rim is relatively fragile and you dont want to deform it as that can cause leaks.
Unscrew the liquid out post and the dip tube can be pulled out
Unscrew the upper piece from the lower. If a tube with a grommet is already there remove them then slide in the new dip tube (use the old grommet on the new tube if necessary)
A
What's the minimum hole size needed for this?
Looks like 1/2" to me.
A
Why BSP threads vice NPT?
it was what was available and did not matter for my application. it was what was available and was not an issue for my application. Besides the thread sizes generally are interchangeable. if you don't like the fit use some teflon tap.