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5L & 10L MINI KEGS Q & A

By:Gareth Davies
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MASHED ISSUE 13

What’s the difference between the “All-In-One” and “Disconnect” Systems? 

Firstly, they do the same job. That is, they both can force carbonate your brew and pour it out so you can enjoy a lovely pint of beer. But both systems have a couple of small advantages over the other, depending what you are after.

ALL-IN-ONE SYSTEM FOR MINI KEGS

This is our flagship tap. It looks amazing, is portable, is very easy to use, and comes as standard with our flow control tap. So all you have to do is assemble it once, screw it onto the keg you wish to drink and bingo! you’re good to go. The All-In-One system is ideal for those who want to take the keg out and about and, of course, to impress your friends. It works brilliantly on both keg 5L and 10L kegs but is more suitable on the 5L mini keg. 

DISCONNECT SYSTEM FOR MINI KEGS

The disconnect system’s main advantage over the All-In-One system is that once you have attached a spearhead to your keg – and as long as you have a spearhead on each keg – you can then remove the tap and CO2 valve from one keg to another. This allows you to switch from one keg to another with one tap without opening the keg. The disconnect system is ideal for brewers who want to use/attach their kegs to a fermenter, Kegerator or home bar to either pour or transfer their brew from keg to tap or keg to keg.

The Premium Disconnect simply has a metal ball lock connection instead of the plastic.

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