What is the best flow control device? Duotight Flow Control Ball Lock Disconnect?

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If you like the convenience of a flow control device these flow control ball lock disconnects are the best product to get for your home brew beer kegerator. Great for any draft home keg system. They give you great flow control and the ability to absorb large amounts of head pressure.

[@scottwithrow7791]

The only downside to being a channel subscriber is having to wait an eternity for things to hit the US market.

[@piratepete1961]

Love how you guys keep improving things for the home brewer

[@KegLand]

Thanks for that PiratePete. Hope you enjoy using this product.

[@scottmorrison9731]

You guys & gals are crushing it in the innovation department! I've been using quite a few of your products since I returned to brewing this past fall after an 18+ year hiatus. I have been so impressed with your products that my brewery is starting to look like a KegLand commercial set 😂

[@KegLand]

Hey Scott. Thanks for that. We really appreciate it. We enjoy what we do and it's a pretty awesome job to to be thinking of new keg dispensing kit every day so I can't complain.

[@simonhughes9418]

Couldn’t agree more. Those new duo tight disconnects are great (until you have to remove the beer line! ). Replaced everything in my set up with them. The beer line cleaner that screws onto a bottle is really neat. So quick to just run some starsan or whatever through a line. And the beer line tidy things. I could go on!

[@KegLand]

@@simonhughes9418 Thanks for that Simon. Yes I use the duotight fittings all over the place now. Thanks for your support!

[@davidphilion1432]

Probably the most informative channel regarding kegging applications. It would be great to order from you but shipping to 🇨🇦 would be expensive.

[@paulbehrens5842]

Thanks Keith, just bought one (plus a bunch of other gear).

[@TehRealCanadarocker]

Can't wait for these to show up at my distributor. Everyone seems to complain about the old stainless steel old version, I love it but only have one. Hype for these new ones so I can finally have one on each tap.

[@KegLand]

Yes we will get these into Canada shortly. We already have some orders to Canada so check with your local KegLand distributor and they can give you lead times.

[@RayBilyk]

I love you KegLand!

[@KegLand]

Thanks Ray. We love you too!

[@markswanborough8389]

Great video - very informative. Only thing I would have loved to have seen is inside - show us the breakdown, and how easy it is for cleaning!

[@KieranShort]

Thanks Kee! Ordered 4. I have an old set of Perlicks, and this will simplify things immensely. Might need to get some new taps with less meat in them now though so the first pour from the kegerator is closer to spot on..

[@KegLand]

Top work Kieran. Thanks for your support. It's hard to be the Nukatap SS taps so I would reccomend this model.

[@paulbehrens5842]

I have been running one for 2 nights now. Reduced my beer line from 4 metres to 1 metre. A couple of flow tweaks and tonight I have the perfect flow.

[@KegLand]

Yes that is a good point. We forgot to mention that if you use this device you really want to reduce your beer line length otherwise you would have double resistance from your beer line and also from this device. I dont think I explained that in enough detail but sounds like you worked it out.

[@paulcumiskey8647]

I have 2 of the stainless flow control and they work great for the first 2 pours, then they FOB like crazy. Hope the new ones fix this issue.

[@tinners24]

Love this

[@grahamhawes7089]

I really need that flow control and mini tap setup! That is so much cooler than a picnic tap!

[@KegLand]

Yes this is quite close now. I think we will do a video on the new mini taps in the next few weeks. hopefully they are available at the end of this year.

[@grahamhawes7089]

@@KegLand can’t wait to get my hands on one in the US. Great product idea.

[@grantjohno67]

Awesome. Looking forward to the new tap coming for camping. That will save a lot of space for my jockey box setup. Just as long as keg has been in fridge and got my jacket on it, should be good for a night otherwise stand keg in bucket of ice around base. 👍

[@KegLand]

Yeah same here. I do a lot of camping and the mini tap is going to be awesome. Can't wait to use this also.

[@Nea585]

@@KegLandany idea when the mini nukatap is going to be coming out, just visited your website and I see it's not there. If it's out, would be great to pin it here in the comments for me and others to find.

[@sipplix]

That’s a brilliant adaption, although a lower profile would be handy to fit it on kegs in ice boxes etc. A 90 degree bend perhaps, maybe in the future.👍looking at it, I don’t think it can go much lower, ignore my suggestion.

[@neilholder6337]

Nice! Any idea when these might make their way over to the UK?

[@rafaelpestano7436]

Fantastic! Now with the mini nuka the only missing piece for a really portable setup is a mini gas regulator(digital gauge, ofc 😁) duotight compatible/embedded for 16g CO2 capsules. Cheers Kee!

[@KegLand]

Hey Rafael, we do have the Core 360 regulator but I guess we could make an even smaller one just for the 16gram bulbs.

[@rafaelpestano7436]

@@KegLand Yea, the setup with the sodastream is very portable already but would be even better to have a 16g compatible one. Thanks!

[@rafaelpestano7436]

By the way when I wrote this comment I had in mind something like KL15042 but smaller with an embedded gas connector and a screw thread for a 16g CO2 capsule

[@davidamackay]

Can'r wait for the Nukatap mini, in the meantime duotight compatible picnic taps work a treat

[@KegLand]

Yes I agree. The new Nukatap mini will be awesome. Really look forward to getting this one released soon.

[@suchy6021]

@@KegLand You know it will be this year available?

[@espressomatic]

NICE and finally! :) I've been waiting for these for about 2 years now, glad to see them released. Is there any chance you have a 9.5mm (3/8) version coming up? I know I can add a reducer/adapter, but one (or more) less part is always nice.

[@KegLand]

Sorry it's taken so long. Yes we might come up with a 9.5mm (3/8) version soon. Keep a look out as it will probably come into stock in the future.

[@braufritze8673]

@@KegLand +1 for the 9.5mm version

[@HarryWesterman]

Just made an account with a package forwarding company from Australia to the Netherlands, just get my hands on one of these ! 🙂

[@KegLand]

Wow. That is dedication. Normally we launch products in Australia but then 4-5month later local hole brew stores in Netherlands will have them. Which home brew store do you normally use in Netherlands.

[@HarryWesterman]

@@KegLand I received the package! And the flow control is excellent, no more foam, straight from the keg. Awesome! I made a horrible contraption to connect a Party Tap, but I guess I really need the Nukatap Mini now 🙂

[@HarryWesterman]

@@KegLand Oh, you should contact the excellent people at brouwmaatje!

[@thebubbacontinuum2645]

You should come up with a procedure for getting these set efficiently and post a video. When I installed these, I closed them tight and marked the handles so I could tell how many turns I had given them to open them.

[@KegLand]

That is a good idea. We will look at a procedure. This is a good idea.

[@ediik]

cant find them outside of your shop in australia? Does any Reseller has them? I Bought everything i have from your aliexpress store.,..

[@BitterRealityBrewing]

Excellent and looking forward to the new releases as I already picked up 8 pairs of your new red and yellow pushfit ball lock disconnects which I'm liking a lot. Are the flow control ones as easy to clean as the regular disconnects?

[@KegLand]

You need a phillips head screw driver to take out one screw. Then you can take apart the disconnect with your hands. Unfortunately we were unable to make it completely tool-less dissasembly but at least most people have a phillips head screw driver.

[@BitterRealityBrewing]

@@KegLand I figured it was but just checking ahead of time. And you are right, everyone should own a Phillips head screwdriver which is really easy compared to some of the SS types requiring large grip pliers to twist apart. Honestly, I think the flow control from the disconnect looked more adjustable in comparison to what I usually see from my flow control taps but it may have just been the video but very smooth. Thank You.

[@johngriffin9547]

Just after i re-build the kegerator to 6.35 x 3mm line... :-( Obviously these will be awesome for mini kegs but look forward to seeing people's experience with kegerators.

[@sanbe729]

awesome! perfect for my room temp kegs with a 12v camping fridge jockey box (on mains power).

[@KegLand]

Yes it's a great option especially for camping. I have done this myself and it works great.

[@Trevor.Morrice]

how about a plastic nukatap?

[@Lars73540]

These look great! Thinking of going for the FC Disconnects with the normal Nukataps for my keezer build. Do these Disconnects offer the option to dial down the restriction to the same level as the non FC ones?

[@KegLand]

Yes you can get a lot of restriction with these FC ball lock disconnects. In fact you can get so much restriction you can almost turn the flow completely off. For this reason it's best to use larger internal beer line such as the 5mm ID and you only need about 1 meter with these disconnects and then leave all the flow control upto the disconnect.

[@Lars73540]

Thanks vor the reply! Can i also limit the amount of restriction in the other direction so that they have the same restriction as the non flow control ball lock disconnects? I thought about using them with my 4mm Eva tubing to fine tune the flow when switching beers and carbonation levels.

[@marco61137]

please release this faucet, i loved the idea. the way you make me spend my money... i don't know, it's different...

[@KegLand]

Yes we will get this new tap out ASAP. I am just as keen as you are to see the Nukatap mini.

[@simonececchi919]

You guys for me have just one big problem: huge shipping cost to italy :( . But keep on with this stunning innovations!

[@KegLand]

What we really need is a local italian distributor. The shipping is much cheaper if we can work with a local home brew store or wine equipment supplier and then we sell our gear to this company in full container loads and then they can retail the product to you. If we do this it will be much more economical. Which store in Italy do you normally purchase your home brew supplies from?

[@blakefaulds]

Any news on the nukatap mini release? You mention later in 2022, can't wait for that!!!

[@KegLand]

Yes this is very close now. We have been just finishing off the testing of these so looks like they will be released very soon.

[@frallorfrallor3410]

minimukatap so awsome

[@KegLand]

Yes the mini nukatap will be really awesome. I can't wait to use this one myself.

[@henrik747]

Actually I miss the stainless steel one on which you could fit a standard tap. I have the old stainless steel one but I think it's faulty because it's just foam coming out. I know it got much praise but I think I had bad luck. I would have bought another one if they still existed. This looks great though, but I have not seen the Nukatap Mini anywhere. How's it going with that?

[@KegLand]

We have a new Nukatap Mini which will be released soon. I think this might be more suitable to your needs.

[@WamBeer]

Hi. I made a kezzer and I can't set it up (one foam comes from the tap (Please tell me what pressure should be in the keg and on the todachi when bottling, the length of the beer route? I use - - Duo tight Flow Control Ball Lock - - Nukata pFC --EVA Barrier 5×8 mm Thanks

[@KegLand]

Most foaming issues are caused by temp too high. Do not trust the temp on the display. Actually pour a beer and measure the temp in the glass. What is this temp?

[@AM2PMReviews]

Do you use 5mm or 4mm for around 4 ft picnic tap? Does it matter if I have the flow control?

[@KegLand]

4mm is best

[@AM2PMReviews]

How do I connect that NukaTap mini to the flow control directly?

[@KegLand]

www.kegland.com.au/products/nukatap-mini-duotight-adaptor-8mm-5-16?_pos=3&_sid=1726e360e&_ss=r

[@Duci1989]

Fantastic! Is the Nukatap Mini out already?

[@KegLand]

This is coming out soon. Hopefully at the end of this year.

[@kroddn3511]

Hi KegLand. I live your videos and I am eager to get those FC disconnects in Germany. But one Thing... could you invest in some audio improvements, like using carpets or foam. You voice sounds like in a big toilette 😀

[@Poppy-ub3zb]

In case I use EVAbarrier 6mm x 9.5mm with 1 meter in length. Can the flow control ball lock disconnects still work well with bigger diameter EVAbarrier (less restriction flow in the tube)??? By the way, 8mm x 9.5mm reducer must be used in connection.

[@KegLand]

There's no clear answer - it depends. Carbonation levels, serving pressure, temp etc all make a difference

[@davidkovarik483]

I was looking forward for this device, but I am sorry to say that I am quite disappointed so far... From my tests, it does not work as good as a classic tap with compensator :( I mean it regulates the flow, but it does not prevent the foaming of the beer (compared to a classic tap with compensator the beer foams A LOT). Tried it with more beer line lengths (1 to 3 meters, 6 mm OD) and the beer temp is 6°C, but no luck so far... any suggestions? Thanks.

[@davidkovarik483]

EDIT: I just watched the video again and I noticed, that you mentioned that the beer line has to be pushed deep into the duo tight. The thing is that I pluged a reduction straight into duo tight (from 8mm to 6mm), it was very hard to push it in and also nearly impossible to pull it out. Maybe the reduction was the problem, because I am not sure that it was long enough (the male part of the reduction) to be plugged to the bottom (where the marker is on the ball lock). Will try the device with the 8mm hose (no roduction) and update you.

[@thebubbacontinuum2645]

Would you advise putting these in a keezer, getting rid of flow control faucets, and cutting the lines short for convenience? Are you that confident?

[@KegLand]

Yes in my opinion I think the FC ball lock disconnect is a better option than the FC taps.

[@hugojeller]

@@KegLand Do you still think so after releasing the FC taps v2? I always wondered why this new design wasn't the standard (patent issues?). Also, do you guys plan on creating FC ball locks using the new FC mechanism?

[@peterrigby8273]

Hi, What is the outlook on the NUKA tap mini? Is it still under development?

[@KegLand]

Yes this is close now. Should be released in a couple months from now.

[@Jsak666]

So when is that Nuka tap mini coming out? 1 days left in 2022

[@KegLand]

It's pretty much finished but just waiting for the stock to arrive. We still need to finishe the range of shanks though.

[@armyguy209]

Are you guys having issues with the current batches of these? I just purchased one and hooked it up to a 5 gallon keg with a Pluto gun and 5' of your EVA tubing. It's a hard cider and carbonated at 45psi so serving pressure is the same. Everytime I pull the trigger on the Pluto gun, I get rapid bursts shooting out and tons of foam, then it slows down. What's the deal? These don't regulate constantly?

[@KegLand]

They do regulate constantly but your issue sounds a bit strange. I would take it apart and give it a clean. Sounds a bit like a blockage

[@anthonye7216]

Can you back flush through these? Would like a breakdown video for cleaning. Thanks!

[@KegLand]

Yes absolutely. These do not have a check valve integrated so you can back flush through them no problem.

[@Kilsko]

Is this new Product "Tiny/Mini Nukatap" from this Video still to be released?

[@KegLand]

It will be very soon. The tap is finished but we are just waiting on some of the accessories so we can release everything together.

[@dalerussell5920]

Hi Keith , when are you going to release a version that goes on " D " type couplers ?

[@KegLand]

Hey Dale. Technically you can use this on d-type couplers already. Almost all commercial couplers use the 5/8 thread meaning that you can just screw this item onto your keg coupler and then this flow control ball lock disconnect will attach: www.kegland.com.au/liquid-ball-lock-post-with-5-8-bsp-thread.html

[@dalerussell5920]

@@KegLand Perfect :) ......... ( & you solved my problem of how i was going to connect me hosing to my coupler on my " soon to be finished " keg washer ) ... Thanks

[@losFondos]

When is the mini tap supposed to be available?

[@KegLand]

This will be available soon. I think the tooling for this product should be finished in a couple months.

[@davidkovarik483]

Are there any more advantages over the previous (SS) version except the price and DuoTight? Thank you.

[@KegLand]

They work much better. This type of FC disconnect has a more advanced mechanism so the higher the flow rate the more resistance is applied to the liquid. This is not the case with the stainless steel one as we were not able to make this work in stainless steel.

[@davidkovarik483]

@@KegLand great, thanks for the answer. Looking forward to get one!

[@braufritze8673]

Hey @KegLand why are your new Flowcontrol Ball-lock Disconnects so stiff to turn them open and close? Or are just mine like that? The parts are in high quality, but the flow control seems to be sluggish...

[@KegLand]

Can you try disconnecting it. Unscrew the FC disconnect all the way anticlockwise and then re-connect to the keg post. Then gradually screw it back down in the clockwise direction.

[@braufritze8673]

@@KegLand I did that. Also took them apart and put some food‐grade silicon grease onto the screwing connection. It helped a bit. But all in all they turn in my eyes way too difficult. Maybe it's just me or I received a faulty set. Thanks anyway.

[@milesjuett8129]

When do you expect morebeer! to get some of these? (or anyone in the US for that matter) TIA!

[@KegLand]

It's best to contact MoreBeer directly for arrival dates on this product. I would imagine not too far away but you can expect the first few shipments to sell out fast as we have only got limited stock at this stage.

[@milesjuett8129]

@@KegLand Thanks!

[@westcoastbestcoast7683]

So what you’re saying is there’s really absolutely no need at all for me to have 10ft of beer line looped up in my kegerator so it’s hard to get to anything! 4 of these are getting ordered once they’re back in stock in the US!

[@KegLand]

Yes that is absolutely correct. Those long beer lines are a thing of the past mate.

[@KennethDominguez]

Take me money! When will it hit Europe?

[@fryloc359]

Any plans for a pinlock version?

[@KegLand]

No. We Pinlock just are not that popular so it's difficult for us to justify the tooling cost. I would suggest you switch over to ball lock.

[@adamarndt7617]

Did the mini-tap ever come out?

[@KegLand]

Yes we are almost finished this one. The mini tap should be finished in a few months from now.

[@karmdoon49]

is nukatap mini still coming? Cant see it in store

[@KegLand]

Yes this will be released soon. They will be available in a few weeks.

[@frankjames6276]

Did the mini tap get released?

[@KegLand]

I have them in my office already but we are just making one small change then they will be relesed very soon.

[@briansullivan1353]

Ok, when is that new integrated Nukatap mini coming out?

[@KegLand]

Very soon. I think in about 2 months.

[@suwirwong]

After using This fC ball lock I found that the beer mouthfeel turn bit watery compare to normal ball lock ,can anyone confirm my finding?

[@KegLand]

That sounds really strange. I have never heard of this before. Did you freeze the keg and then now it's defrosted. This can cause beer to go watery.

[@suwirwong]

@@KegLand my beer is never frozen ,it's in kegerator, I'm not sure what's the science is ,but the beer taste a lot different when switching between 2 type of ballock.

[@kondornh]

Can these come apart for cleaning?

[@KegLand]

yes absolutely. They are quite easy to take apart.

[@bulldog9708]

Get plenty in stock

[@peterrigby8273]

NUKA tap mini? Is it still under development?

[@KegLand]

The tap body is finished but now just waiting on the shanks, tap handles and a few other accessories.

[@leiflindqvist9095]

I'm thinking .... is there any gadget that can measure how much you have consumed from your corny kegs? Or is it still to be developed?

[@KegLand]

We have a product that is in the pipeline at the moment but it's still a little way from being finished.

[@peterrigby8273]

Nuka tap mini??? When is the release date

[@KegLand]

The nukatap mini is available now. Sorry about the long wait: www.kegland.com.au/products/nukatap-mini-tap-only

[@vernontafte1718]

Where can we buy the new flow control Ballack

[@KegLand]

It's best for you to find your cloases kegland distributor on this map here: www.kegland.com.au/distributor

[@ads9Life]

Do you guy ship to Thailand?

[@KegLand]

It's best to order from the KegLand Aliexpress store as we do not have a distributor in Thailand yet.

[@scottayling694]

Hopefully these are on aliexpress soon or a UK supplier has them soon.

[@KegLand]

I would ask your local distributor to order them for you. Sometimes customers like yourself find out about the new products faster than the actual retailers but normally if you ask your local KegLand retailer they will order stock sooner.

[@marciliojames]

has link to buy Aliexpess?

[@KegLand]

It's best to go to one of our distributors. www.kegland.com.au/distributor

[@Rubio_Eric]

How important is flow control?

[@fifis101]

If high carbonated beer isn't flow controlled enough you will just pour foam.

[@scottmorrison9731]

In a tight kegerator where space is at a premium, being able to shorten your beer lines is a godsend.

[@Rubio_Eric]

I have about 5ft of line in my kegarator and haven't had a problem yet.

[@scottmorrison9731]

I have about 8 ft of line x 4 taps in mine. It's not a huge issue but the coiled up lines do get messy and jumbled up from time to time. I also have them set at a few different lengths so I can run my beers at various volumes of CO2 and still get a good pour. When I change out a keg, if the free line isn't the optimum length the pour will suffer. Having these flow control ball locks would eliminate that issue entirely. I could run short lines to all 4 kegs and optimize the pour by simple adjusting the flow. Cheers!

[@Rubio_Eric]

@@scottmorrison9731 I'm still learning my guy.....cheers!🍻

[@MrMetalpunx]

If you had a USA based store like your Australian store you would be huge. And it sure makes it hard to buy at the retarded prices we see. I can buy SS parts for what it cost for kegland in the states.

[@KegLand]

Have you tried www.williamsbrewing.com and www.morebeer.com. These guys are normally really good with our gear and they move quite a lot of our products in USA.

[@MrMetalpunx]

@@KegLand Its June and its still cheaper to buy a SS flow control ball lock in the states then the new ones

[@thepontiff7505]

yikes, not many fans of duotights out there

[@espressomatic]

Do you mean the brand specifically or push-fits in general? I'm exclusively using push-fit fittings, mostly John-Guest, but some Duo-Tight as well. Gas and beer sides. Huge fan.

[@KegLand]

From what I undertand 99% of our customers love them and we have a very small number who have made a warranty claim. Of those warranty claims most of these seem to be misuse so I think we need to educate our customres better so even this 1% can get a better experience. If you let us know what exact issue you have had though I am sure we can assist you better.

[@scottmorrison9731]

Not sure which planet you are from, but in my world the duotight are fantastic. Not one of my brewing friends have even remotely had a bad thing to say about them. Quite the opposite really. I hear nothing but raves. We do, however, follow the recommendations and cut our lines square and discard a couple centimeters when they show signs of abrasion.