{"product_id":"duotight-8mm-gas-ball-lock-disconnect","title":"Duotight 8mm (5\/16\") Gas Ball Lock Disconnect","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuotight 8mm Gas Ball Lock Disconnect – Kegging Fitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- URL Slug: \/duotight-8mm-gas-ball-lock-disconnect --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDuotight 8mm (5\/16\") Gas Ball Lock Disconnect – Kegging Hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're running EVA Barrier lines and you’re tired of fiddling with hose clamps or wrestling vinyl tubing onto barbs, this Duotight 8mm gas disconnect is one of those upgrades that instantly makes your keg setup less annoying. It snaps right onto the gas post like any normal disconnect, but the push-in fitting on top means swapping or shortening gas lines takes about five seconds. Super clean, super simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuotight 8mm Gas Ball Lock Disconnect – How It Works \u0026amp; What to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDuotight 8mm gas ball lock disconnect\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a push-in fitting that grabs your tubing tight as long as the cut is clean and square. Once it's seated, it holds pressure really well—in practice, it’s usually the clamps and barbs elsewhere in the system that leak before the Duotight does. The whole thing feels pretty compact and tidy, which is great if your kegerator is already a bit of a cable jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Need to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get this running, you just need the usual kegging gear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall lock keg with a gas post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8mm (5\/16\") EVA Barrier or similar rigid tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO? tank and regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoapy water or sanitizer spray for leak checking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball lock (gas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubing Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm (5\/16\") OD EVA Barrier or similar rigid tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duotight push-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food-grade plastic with stainless internal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically up to 100 psi (well above normal kegging pressures)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas side only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, low-profile design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Brewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you ever notice a tiny hiss or micro-leak, don’t assume the fitting is bad—most of the time it’s just a slightly rough or angled tubing cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cheap little tube cutter gives you clean, square cuts and makes Duotight fittings seal first time, every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use soft vinyl tubing with this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not really. Duotight fittings work best with rigid 8mm OD tubing like EVA Barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this replace a normal gas disconnect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yeah—it \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e your gas disconnect. It just uses a push-in fitting instead of a barb and clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I release the tubing if I want to move things around?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Just push the little collar down while pulling the tubing out. No heat, clamps, or tools needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brouwland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626517492055,"sku":"479","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5972.jpg?v=1769255610","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/duotight-8mm-gas-ball-lock-disconnect","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}