lstewartff
Well-Known Member
Which is better to use Ball lock or pin lock? or how do I decide which keg is best for me?
brewmastercontrols said:In my opinion ball lock is better supported with parts and so forth. I would pick ball lock again as that is what I use.
Ever own a pin lock?
MFL quick disconnects make the choice a moot point. Get what you can when the price is good unless you're dimension constraints speak otherwise.
Golddiggie said:You ever use/own a ball lock?? Just saying, it swings both ways Hoss...
Personally, I've never had an issue putting the wrong QD on a post. Then again most (if not all) my kegs have at least one of the posts marked (stamped right close to the post, or in the rubber top). IF you can read/see, you can put the correct QD on the fitting.
IMO, I'd rather go with the type that I know I'll be able to get pretty much forever. Since they're not making new pin lock kegs, that pretty much rules them out. Sure, the USED, keg market is drying up, but they ARE making brand new ones in ball lock. Haven't seen any brand new manufacture pin lock kegs.
Oh, I have... Hoss. I wasn't arguing that one is better than the other, but that parts are just as easy to find for both. That's all
Golddiggie said:True... for now at least... IMO, if your kegorator/keezer/brew fridge can handle either, then it's a difficult choice. If one fits better than the other, then the choice is easier. Personally, I've not seen (anywhere, and I have looked) pin lock kegs in sizes other than 5 gallons. I can buy brand new 3 gallon ball lock kegs though, all day long.
Ever own a pin lock?
brewmastercontrols said:Yes, the parts are still in my parts box... sadly enough, want them? :cross:
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