This innovative ball lock disconnect sets a new standard! With its integrated Duotight design, you can connect your beer and gas lines directly, effortlessly, and securely—no extra fittings or clamps needed. Its sturdy and compact design makes assembly and disassembly a snap, making cleaning and sanitizing a total breeze!
Crafted from highly chemical-resistant materials with stainless steel springs and ball bearings—no flimsy ABS plastics here—this disconnect is designed to withstand common chemicals like phosphoric acid sanitizers and caustics.
Its ultra-compact size facilitates easy keg stacking, and the new cap design ensures a secure pressure seal with just hand tightening. The disconnect can be fully disassembled for cleaning without any tools, eliminating the issue of clogged poppets and making maintenance straightforward.
This robust, compact design represents the best value and craftsmanship in homebrew quick disconnects.
This particular ball lock disconnect is compatible with:
- 6.35mm Duotight-compatible barbs, such as the DuoBronco or Carbonation Cap.
- EVABarrier 3mm ID x 6.35mm OD hose.
- PE Water 4mm ID x 6.3mm OD hose.
Duotight 6.35mm (1/4″) Ball Lock Disconnect (Black-Yellow/Liquid)
Plastic ball lock disconnects have been around for decades, widely used by homebrewers. Despite their extensive use, innovation has been scarce—until now. KegLand is proud to introduce the new Duotight ball lock disconnect, which features:
- Duotight Push-In: Built-in Duotight fittings mean no additional threaded fittings are needed. Just push in the beer or gas line, and you’re set!
- Compact Design: The most compact ball lock disconnect ever made, perfect for tight spaces or maximizing keg storage. It allows for double stacking of standard kegs while still connected.
- Overmoulded Poppet: Designed to handle extreme pressures up to 150 psi without o-ring blowouts.
- Tool-less Disassembly: Unlike other disconnects that require tools, this one disassembles easily by hand for effortless cleaning—ideal for removing hop particles.
- Extreme Chemical Resistance: Constructed with engineering-grade polykeytone resin, EPDM, and PP/EPDM overmoulded poppet, this disconnect resists harsh chemicals like phosphoric acid, caustic soda, and peroxide.
- Durability: Built with advanced engineering plastics, this disconnect is tougher than any other plastic model despite its small size.
- High Flow: The internal design facilitates faster flow rates, allowing quicker transfers compared to other plastic disconnects.
Duotight Swivel Elbow (Sold Separately)
For those frequently maneuvering beer and gas lines sideways, consider the Duotight male-to-female swivel elbow. It allows 360-degree swiveling, preventing kinks in your lines. Available in three different sizes.
KL18449 monotight – 6.35mm (¼’) Female x 6.35mm (¼’) Male Elbow
KL18456 duotight – 8mm (5/16”) Female x 8mm (5/16”) Male Elbow
KL18432 duotight – 9.5mm (3/8”) Female x 9.5mm (3/8”) Male Elbow
KegLand now manufactures several other duotight ball lock disconnects just like this one to suit several different beer/gas line sizes. So for different beer and gas line use the following part numbers:
KL24235 duotight 6.5mm (1/4″) x Ball Lock Disconnect – (Black-Yellow/Liquid)
KL24242 duotight 6.5mm (1/4″) x Ball Lock Disconnect – (Grey-Red/Gas)
KL20749 duotight 8mm (5/16″) x Ball Lock Disconnect – (Black-Yellow/Liquid)
KL20756 duotight 8mm (5/16″) x Ball Lock Disconnect – (Grey-Red/Gas)
KL20763 duotight 9.5mm (3/8″) x Ball Lock Disconnect – (Black-Yellow/Liquid)
KL20770 duotight 9.5mm (3/8″) x Ball Lock Disconnect – (Grey-Red/Gas)