Quality of disconnects.. do I need new ones..

[Donske]

I second this. I got a triple tap kegerator from Pinnacle in December. First, the regulator wouldn't thread to my CO2 cylinder -- shoddy machining on the threads. Sent it back, Pinnacle sent out a replacement, same problem (worse than the first one, in fact). So I bought a quality Micromatic reg from Anthony at Craftbrewer. Then it turns out the quick disconnects that Pinnacle provided leak unless situated perfectly, despite new o-rings -- same problem as the OP in this thread. Bloody rubbish. Off to order six QDs from CB now.

Serves me right being cheap the first go-round, instead of going straight to G&G, CB or another quality retailer.

Pretty sure craft brewer sell the cheap disconnects mate, at least the ones I got from there are ****, they don't leak but are a pain in the *** to get on and off the posts.

Go with CMB or Cornelius branded disconnects.

 

[Ross]

Pretty sure craft brewer sell the cheap disconnects mate, at least the ones I got from there are ****, they don't leak but are a pain in the *** to get on and off the posts.

Go with CMB or Cornelius branded disconnects.

Donske, we have both. The Chinese ones we sell are directly imported by us & have given us virtually no trouble. Certainly not had a single complaint of leaking disconnects that i can recall.
If you are having trouble getting on & off, have you tried a little lube or new O'rings?

Cheers Ross

 

[joshF]

If anyone lives in sydney or melbourne, hit up andale for genuine cornelius ones. I got gas and liquid for i think $13 each even though i was quoted $17 over the phone. soooo much better than the crappy chinese ones for a minor increase in price.

speaking of, if anyone wants 3 gas and 3 liquid disconnects (keg king crappy ones) for free in sydney pm me

 

[Donske]

Donske, we have both. The Chinese ones we sell are directly imported by us & have given us virtually no trouble. Certainly not had a single complaint of leaking disconnects that i can recall.
If you are having trouble getting on & off, have you tried a little lube or new O'rings?

Cheers Ross

I've got new o rings and use a bit of lube on them, they are just stiff and take a bit of effort to get on and off the posts, esepecially compared to the CMB disconnects, they don't leak though so I've persisted with them.