Ball Lock Versus Pin Lock

My friend on the other hand has a mini fridge kegerator that will only fit pin locks because of the short interior.

Ball lock versus pin lock. 8 5 x25 for ball lock vs 9 x23 for pin lock. Ball lock on top pin lock on bottom. Standard ball lock kegs measure 25 tall x 8 5 diameter while standard pin lock kegs measure 23 tall x 9 diameter. The last real noticeable difference in these kegs are the dimensions of them.

Ball locks are taller and skinnier than pin locks. For a more secure hold than standard quick release pins these pins lock in place until you push the button to release the spring loaded retaining balls. Official specs for this specific model are 25 tall and 8 5 diameter. Some people prefer the pin.

Made of food grade stainless steel. I believe the lids are interchangeable and ball lock lids typically come with pressure relief valves. Quick release pins these pins have a spring loaded retaining ball that pops out when the pin is pushed into a hole and retracts when the pin is pulled out. Ball lock disconnects lock on by lifting the collar up pushing it on the post and then releasing the collar.

Includes gas and liquid posts universal poppets and o rings for universal poppet as well as the dip tube. Ball lock cornelius kegs use a ball lock disconnect to connect and disconnect to the liquid and gas lines. This ball lock keg is just over 8 in diameter. Pin lock is shorter and larger diameter and ball lock is taller and smaller diameter.

Also ball lock kegs typically have a pull pin pressure relief valve built into the lid where the the pin lock kegs don t. Breathe new life into an old pin lock keg with gas and a liquid posts that will convert a firestone pin lock keg to accept ball lock disconnects.