Pin lock or Ball lock?

I am thinking of getting into kegging my homebrew and I would like opinions on which type of keg system to use,pin lock or ball lock?

I like the ball lock connectors better, and they seem to be more readily available. So I chose to go with them.

Answer: the least expensive.

I have both and have never had issues finding parts.

The biggest practical difference I think is that the pin locks are a bit wider which can make a big difference sometimes on how many you can fit in a particular fridge.

An advantage to pin locks is that you cannot put the wrong disconnect on the wrong post (I've only done it once on a ball lock but some people are more accident prone and they are a pain to get off if you do it).

Generally ball locks are more available, but this is highly regional.

So my advice is this: Be aware of the size difference. Buy what seems more available and is cheaper in your neck of the woods and its really not that bad to use a mix if you have flare fittings on everything.

remilard said:

The biggest practical difference I think is that the pin locks are a bit wider which can make a big difference sometimes on how many you can fit in a particular fridge.

Click to expand...

And to add to this, conversly, the Ball locks are taller which may or may not impact whether or not they'll fit that way too.

Settle on one and then DO NOT MIX