Ball or Pin?

[dinks]

Is there any advantage of getting one style keg over the other? Or is it as simple as there are more ball lock kegs available?

 

[IBENAK]

From my understanding the ball lock kegs are more common. I believe parts are cheaper for ball lock kegs. I hope this helps.

 

[Beerrific]

Also, ball locks tend to be taller and skinnier than pin locks. So, if size is an issue...

 

[kilroy]

My advice - is just choose - I do not think it really makes a huge difference. but Make sure that you stick that type from then on out - for ever and ever.

My personal preferance is Ball lock, but I was given 4 pepsi soda kegs and so I had that as my base, and have bought 5 more since then.

Check your local HBS, find out what they sell most of - and what repairs they have, and then go with that model.

Kilroy

 

[Brewing Clamper]

I have pin locks but that's because I got a nice score from craigslist. My LHBS carries stuff for both so I don't really have any issues.