Dodgertown
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Is there a difference? Other then physical appearance. Is one better then the other? Is one easier to use? Cheaper? Longer lasting? harder to find?
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Pin lock vs. Ball lock
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Elshauno
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I like the relief valves better on ball locks However the dimensions on pinlock are better shorter fatter kegs. But if you have your own bottle and disconnects I see no difference
mullenite
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I like the size of pin locks better and I like the connections better.
I also like coke products more than pepsi products.
I also like coke products more than pepsi products.
HSM
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My first keg was a pin so I just stuck with them. I think you'll find that ball locks are more available.
COLObrewer
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We use both, the pinlocks have a slight advantage in that they are easer to get the right connections on the right posts when your mental capacity is diminished (In a drunken stupor).
KUbrew
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I like pin locks better mainly because I never have a hard time getting the disconnects off. Sometimes the ball lock disconnects get stuck if they have been on a while. Plus I can get 6 ball lock in my kegerator but only 5 pin lock. But really it doesn't matter. I only switched from pin to ball because I wasn't able to find pin lock kegs when I was expanding.
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Dodgertown
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Pin locks 4
Ball locks 2
No Preference 1
Ball locks 2
No Preference 1
SweetSounds
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Ball locks - Because I could find them.
And, I couldn't fit 4 pin lock kegs in my keezer.
And, I couldn't fit 4 pin lock kegs in my keezer.
I found a cool video that explains the differences.
Edit: It would help if I linked to the video.
Edit: It would help if I linked to the video.
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I prefer ball locks because it's easier to remove the posts. I managed to mangle the pins on a couple of stubborn posts even with a notched socket.
Somebody mentioned having a hard time removing ball lock QDs. I did too until I started lubricating the o-rings.
Somebody mentioned having a hard time removing ball lock QDs. I did too until I started lubricating the o-rings.
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