What does the check ball do in a keg coupler?
What does the check ball do in a keg coupler?
The check ball is a small keg coupler part that you’ll want a spare of – it’s small enough that you may lose it but vitally important to pouring your beer correctly. Thankfully, this replacement ball can restore your coupler to working order and eliminate back flow after the beer has left the coupler.
Are all keg couplers the same?
There are different types of keg couplers that go with different styles of beer; or more specifically, where that beer was kegged at. For example, the vast majority of American beer (domestic keg valves) will use the American Sankey “D” System coupler, whereas the “A” coupler will fit most German keg valves.
How do you fix a leaking beer coupler?
-If the leak is at a connection, tighten the connection with a wrench. -If the leak is on a hose, cut the damaged section out and use a splicing kit or replace it with a new CO2 hose. -If the leak is at the coupler connection, tighten until snug. If the check valve in the coupler is damaged replace the coupler.
How do you change a keg coupler?
To change from one coupler to another, first turn off the CO2 gas using the shutoff valve on your regulator. Then, on the coupler being removed, simply loosen the hex (or wing) nut fittings on both the gas and beer hose assembly and remove the hoses from the coupler.
How many types of keg couplers are there?
six different types
This is because there are six different types of keg couplers. Here is a quick rundown of the different types of commercial keg couplers. In order for your beer to be served properly, it needs to have the correct type of coupler that fits the valve on the keg.
What is a keg coupler?
Keg couplers, also known as keg taps or keg keys, attach to the top of your keg, connecting it to the gas line and the beer line and allowing CO2 to flow into the keg and delicious beer to flow out of it.
