Kegs

[bigguybrews]

What's the difference between ball lock and pin lock and which one is best? Thanks

 

[Whut]

A slight overall variation in the shape of the keg (I think) and the post connections on top. IMHO neither is better but ball lock does seem to be the more popular homebrew keg of choice.

 

[roadkill611]

A slight overall variation in the shape of the keg (I think) and the post connections on top. IMHO neither is better but ball lock does seem to be the more popular homebrew keg of choice.

The only difference is the post configuration for the CO2 connection and the draft line. Pin lock has pins that connect with a push/turn of the connector and ball lock has ball bearings that retract with a spring loaded ferrule. One is not superior to the other but the big difference is availability of parts. You will have an easier time using ball lock as the vast majority of kegs out there are ball lock and you can easily find replacement parts for them.

 

[bigguybrews]

The only difference is the post configuration for the CO2 connection and the draft line. Pin lock has pins that connect with a push/turn of the connector and ball lock has ball bearings that retract with a spring loaded ferrule. One is not superior to the other but the big difference is availability of parts. You will have an easier time using ball lock as the vast majority of kegs out there are ball lock and you can easily find replacement parts for them.

Ok. Thanks