KegLand Questions and Answers

[RRising]

When will the mini 360 regulators be available? Website says 25th of July.

Maybe they buggered up and meant 25th July 2021.

This seems to be one of those perpetually delayed items, iv'e got this item on my mailing list and got an email a couple of weeks ago saying it was in stock, but checked and said it was delayed until the 24th.

 

[Stoichiometrist]

Maybe they buggered up and meant 25th July 2021.

This seems to be one of those perpetually delayed items, iv'e got this item on my mailing list and got an email a couple of weeks ago saying it was in stock, but checked and said it was delayed until the 24th.

It’s quite frustrating. Like the RAPT fridge...

 

[theSeekerr]

It’s quite frustrating. Like the RAPT fridge...

The RAPT fridge has never had a delivery date, though? And they've been pretty clear in this thread that it's still in development.

It would be helpful if the website distinguished between "Upcoming" (i.e. has never yet been in stock) and "Out of stock".

It would also be helpful if the "new products" ticker showed products which have come into stock for the first time - as it is, sometimes it's months between when a product shows up as a "new product" and when it can actually be bought.

Speaking of which, this "placeholder" review malarkly looks especially dumb on products like the RAPT fridge which have never been available to purchase...

 

[koots]

Hi Kegland, when will the G20 units be back in stock please? I read earlier in this thread they're being changed to allow a heating device to be wired in. Will the next batch include this?

Thanks

 

[KegLand-com-au]

Hi Kegland, when will the G20 units be back in stock please? I read earlier in this thread they're being changed to allow a heating device to be wired in. Will the next batch include this?

Thanks

These are in stock now. It's probably a good thing you have waited as we have made a few changes that you can see below:


We have made our own custom temp control board and the new board enables the temp controller to be used for heating as well as cooling.

We have also included a sight glass on the front of the unit so you can easily check the liquid level.

The other thing is the duotight 3/8 fittings make it easier for you to attach hose for draining out of the tank or potentially for attaching hose to connect an external pump if you needed to.

We will upload some instructions on how you can wire up a heating device later.

I should also say that these are selling out quite fast so It might be a good idea to get in quick as they will be sold out within the next day or so.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

The RAPT fridge has never had a delivery date, though? And they've been pretty clear in this thread that it's still in development.

It would be helpful if the website distinguished between "Upcoming" (i.e. has never yet been in stock) and "Out of stock".

It would also be helpful if the "new products" ticker showed products which have come into stock for the first time - as it is, sometimes it's months between when a product shows up as a "new product" and when it can actually be bought.

Speaking of which, this "placeholder" review malarkly looks especially dumb on products like the RAPT fridge which have never been available to purchase...

We have already made a number of RAPT fridges but these have been supplied to some of our overseas distributors and people who have been involved in the development process so far.

We have already made quite a lot of variations to the design and changed tooling on several parts a couple times. At the moment we do not have an option in the attributes for "upcoming" but this is probably a good idea however this will be overwritten automatically when orders are entered into our ERP system and date is applied. So when orders are placed in our ERP system these orders can be placed sometimes many months before the stock arrives. When the expected arrival date is applied to an order the date is then automatically updated on the website. This means our customers get the most viability and as soon as we have an ETA or that ETA is updated it gets updates online automatically.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

Maybe they buggered up and meant 25th July 2021.

This seems to be one of those perpetually delayed items, iv'e got this item on my mailing list and got an email a couple of weeks ago saying it was in stock, but checked and said it was delayed until the 24th.

These Mini 360 Core Actuator regulators have sold out already. We had the shipment of these arrive and sell out quite fast as we had quite a few people wanting this product. We now have another shipment of these due to arrive in 3 weeks. As we are still ramping up the production of this product and we have high demand in America and Europe we are trying to spread the stock out a bit between various distributors so this is a product in particular that we will find it hard to get enough stock of fir the first few months.

The arrival date for the next stock is on the 28th. (tomorrow). Once this stock sells out the next shipment is about 1 month away. So If you really want one you should try to get in quickly.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

@KegLand-com-au
Are the Raw Stainless nukataps something that have already been and gone (I see they're limited edition), or are they yet to go on sale?
https://www.kegland.com.au/nukatap-ss-tap-only-raw-stainless-steel.htmlI like the raw stainless look so I'm keen to get some

Yes we are considering if we should continue to stock the RAW cast ones or not. They look a bit unfinished but some customers seem to want this rustic look. Sales on this product have been lower than the Black Nukatap and the standard Nukatap SS model. In my opinion it's hard to beat the standard SS model as this is the most reliable, durable finish.

In my opinion the best process for making taps is to polish the stainless steel then treat with chrome plating. This process ensures you do not have any porosity issues, the chrome gives you a high lustre, is very chemically resistant, and also very durable and resistant to scratches. Taps that have been through this process still look like new after decades of use.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

Just on that, any chance that a black stout nozzle can be made up to suit the black nukataps? I wanted the black tap to be my stout tap, but the SS nozzle doesn’t really match the black tap.

First world problem I know

All Nukatap and Intertap taps and spouts are designed to be compatible. All of us here hate how various other manufacturers change spout threads meaning the spouts end up not being compatible or you need adaptors etc. All of our standard sized beer taps will always have the G3/8 thread on the spout so they are backward and forwards compatible with older/newer models.

Note: One of our competitors for a period were manufacturing Intertap taps with G3/8 and then switched over to a different thread under the same brand. So this became a bit confusing as we have ended up with various spout threads which is a bit annoying. With that said ALL of our spouts are the same thread type and as a result the stout nozzle will work.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

All my kegs are either Keg King or Kegland and have been bought over a period of 6 years or so. None of them have that lip on them.

We cant comment on Keg King as they have changed suppliers a couple of times recently but with that said all our new ball lock kegs are made with no lip and have always been like this. We do not really like the lip as the kegs do not sit quite as tightly in the fridge.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

KL can you get a way to put a delivery note in when choosing Direct freight?
I’ve had my second extremely disappointing experience.
First one they left on the front mat - effectively on the street.
The second one I put a delivery instruction in the company field and their driver pulled up then marked it “check address”. They (initially) refused to redeliver as my address “didn’t exist” - the same address they had previously delivered too. They are fast but their customer service is comic at best.
An entry in the delivery note field wouldn’t fix their poor service but would get my parcels conceal in the carport!

The best thing is to contact us by email with the con note number. This will enable us to follow up with our sales manager and then can in turn get onto the exact driver that was responsible for the delivery so the issue doesn't keep happening. If you happen to have a photo showing where the parcel was delivered and then email to us this is really the best so we can have good information to push the enquiry up the necessary channels.

 

[RRising]

These Mini 360 Core Actuator regulators have sold out already. We had the shipment of these arrive and sell out quite fast as we had quite a few people wanting this product. We now have another shipment of these due to arrive in 3 weeks. As we are still ramping up the production of this product and we have high demand in America and Europe we are trying to spread the stock out a bit between various distributors so this is a product in particular that we will find it hard to get enough stock of fir the first few months.

The arrival date for the next stock is on the 28th. (tomorrow). Once this stock sells out the next shipment is about 1 month away. So If you really want one you should try to get in quickly.

I don't need one just yet, bought one of the older ones it should do me for a while.

Also when are your CO2 regulators back in stock? the website said they were supposed to come back today but now has no return date.

 

[mynameisrodney]

We cant comment on Keg King as they have changed suppliers a couple of times recently but with that said all our new ball lock kegs are made with no lip and have always been like this. We do not really like the lip as the kegs do not sit quite as tightly in the fridge.

Thanks for confirming. Are they still on track to be back in stock Friday?

 

[mje1980]

All Nukatap and Intertap taps and spouts are designed to be compatible. All of us here hate how various other manufacturers change spout threads meaning the spouts end up not being compatible or you need adaptors etc. All of our standard sized beer taps will always have the G3/8 thread on the spout so they are backward and forwards compatible with older/newer models.

Note: One of our competitors for a period were manufacturing Intertap taps with G3/8 and then switched over to a different thread under the same brand. So this became a bit confusing as we have ended up with various spout threads which is a bit annoying. With that said ALL of our spouts are the same thread type and as a result the stout nozzle will work.

Hey mate, it fits perfectly, it’s just a SS finish on an all black tap, I was only refrrring to the colour. Be cool to have a black nukatap ( already got one ) to serve my stouts with black handle ( which I have )and a matching black stout nozzle.

cheers

 

[mynameisrodney]

What do you think of the finish on the black tap? I've had car parts in the past with similar finish that hasn't held up well over time.

 

[enoch]

I‘ll look on my video for the drop and dash.
On the actual question can we get a delivery note option? It’s on their con note but blank.

The best thing is to contact us by email with the con note number. This will enable us to follow up with our sales manager and then can in turn get onto the exact driver that was responsible for the delivery so the issue doesn't keep happening. If you happen to have a photo showing where the parcel was delivered and then email to us this is really the best so we can have good information to push the enquiry up the necessary channels.

 

[donald_trub]

Speaking of which, I'd love to see some smart keg scales similar to Plaato's, but taking up less room. It looks like the Plaatos in a series X are touching and give off dud readings. It'd be great if they were totally flush compared to a regular keg. Maybe sacrifice the existing feet for replacement smart feet? Have them on my desk my COB today.

 

[donald_trub]

Another free idea - is there any room for having low profile quick disconnects? I've just bought an all rounder and I can only just squeeze it into my bar fridge by putting it on an angle. I think if the QD's were a tiny bit smaller I wouldn't even need to tilt it at all.

 

[mynameisrodney]

Another free idea - is there any room for having low profile quick disconnects? I've just bought an all rounder and I can only just squeeze it into my bar fridge by putting it on an angle. I think if the QD's were a tiny bit smaller I wouldn't even need to tilt it at all.

Have you seen this?
https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/fermzilla.100624/post-1555550

 

[RRising]

Another free idea - is there any room for having low profile quick disconnects? I've just bought an all rounder and I can only just squeeze it into my bar fridge by putting it on an angle. I think if the QD's were a tiny bit smaller I wouldn't even need to tilt it at all.

I would also love a lower profile disconnect, bought a 4L mini keg and with the tapping head and disconnect, its about 5mm too big to fit in my main kitchen fridge and thats with a shelf already taken out and for some stupid reason the posts on the head aren't interchangeable.

 

[mynameisrodney]

Heres the pic from the link above. Not my idea, but might help you too

 

[donald_trub]

Thanks! I'll be giving that a crack as soon as the FZ is free! This frees up KL to work on my smart scales idea.

 

[donald_trub]

On 2nd thoughts I still wouldn't have a solution for my picnic tap on the other disconnect. Back to work KL.

 

[ozdevil]

On 2nd thoughts I still wouldn't have a solution for my picnic tap on the other disconnect. Back to work KL.

do the same on the other side with the carbonation cap to picnic tap

 

[Stoichiometrist]

These Mini 360 Core Actuator regulators have sold out already. We had the shipment of these arrive and sell out quite fast as we had quite a few people wanting this product. We now have another shipment of these due to arrive in 3 weeks. As we are still ramping up the production of this product and we have high demand in America and Europe we are trying to spread the stock out a bit between various distributors so this is a product in particular that we will find it hard to get enough stock of fir the first few months.

The arrival date for the next stock is on the 28th. (tomorrow). Once this stock sells out the next shipment is about 1 month away. So If you really want one you should try to get in quickly.

Here’s a snap shot of the mini 360 On your website from today. Date back in is 29/7/20.
On early 23/7/20 the back in stock date was 24/7/20. When I checked later that day the date had already changed to 27/7/20!!
Then, again as mentioned above, on the Sunday 26/7/20 the date changed to 25/7/20.

First of all kudos to you for all your success and this looks like it will be another popular product.
But also, those date changes are insane and don’t seem to be accounted for by your explanation. Will the next lot actually be available online and on which date exactly please? (Your saying they arrive tomorrow). Thanks

 

[sbowler]

Hi @KegLand-com-au - Have you thought about making a PET thread to 15mm(1/2") BSP adapter. This way you could add threaded adapters (like a camlock fitting) to the FermZilla ports?

 

[onemorecell]

I know they only just came out - but any chance of getting in some Lupomax?
Whoever distributes YVH these days might be able to get it?

https://www.johnihaas.com/lupomax/

 

[razz]

I know they only just came out - but any chance of getting in some Lupomax?
Whoever distributes YVH these days might be able to get it?

https://www.johnihaas.com/lupomax/

HPA are their Oz distributors.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

I know they only just came out - but any chance of getting in some Lupomax?
Whoever distributes YVH these days might be able to get it?

https://www.johnihaas.com/lupomax/

We have not used the Lupomax but have you had a chance to try the Cryo hops. It sounds like the benefits are very similar just by reading about it. We have been stocking a small selection of Cryo hops for a while and this is great for high hop aroma beers in particular as you can dry hop with it.
This Sabro hop is awesome especially on beers that are a little acidic as the acidity seems to also accentuate the stone fruit flavours.

The Cryo hops have been selling out fast so we get what we can when we can but they are not always available.

If someone else who has used Lupomax can comment on this that would be great. Any of you guys used this?

 

[KegLand-com-au]

2") BSP adapter. This way you could add threa

The PCO 1881 thread is much closer to 3/4 thread. So what we could do is make a PCO ball valve that is PCO1881 and on the other side it's 3/4". Do you think that would suit you?