Homebrew Disconnects: Ball Lock and Pin Lock Overview

Hey there, homebrewer!

Believe it or not, some of the most frequently asked questions we receive in our inbox are from people wanting to know the differences between the two styles of homebrew disconnects, "ball lock" and "pin lock".

Remember to make sure that your disconnects have the CMB or "Made in Germany" stamp on them or you're probably being sold cheap imitations!

cheers,

joshua

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but... how do you tell which ball lock disconnect connects to the gas and which connects to the tap? The pin disconnects won't fit on the wrong socket. But what about the ball disconnects??