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Duotight BlowTie 2 | Diaphragm Spunding Valve | Built-In Pressure Gauge | 0-15 PSI | 8 mm Duotight
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Duotight BlowTie 2 | Diaphragm Spunding Valve | Built-In Pressure Gauge | 0-15 PSI | 8 mm Duotight

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Description

  • Automatically release pressure inside your fermenter during pressure fermentations
  • Regulate beer flow during pressurized transfers from fermenter to keg
  • Built-in pressure gauge for easy reference when adjusting the spunding valve
  • Pressure gauge is interchangeable—swap to different pressure ranges that better suit your application
  • Diaphragm spunding valves offer higher accuracy compared to spring & poppet spunding valves
  • 8 mm Duotight inlet/outlet for use with 8 mm OD EVABarrier tubing or 8 mm Rigid Joiners

The Blow Tie Spunding Valve is used to release excess pressure on a pressurized fermenter or from a receiving keg during pressure transfers. This diaphragm spunding valve is much more accurate than the spring and poppet style, and works much better at lower pressures.

The BlowTie 2 features an integrated pressure gauge so you can quickly and easily dial in your pressure setting. The analog gauge is removable and can be swapped out with a gauge of a different pressure range or it can be swapped out for the Digital Mini Pressure Gauge.

Pressure Fermentation
Pressure fermentation is becoming more and more popular at the homebrew level, but in order to do it safely and accurately you need a way to release excess pressure. You'll pressurize your vessel to your desired psi, but once fermentation begins and those hungry, active yeast start creating CO2, the pressure inside the vessel will increase. Attach a spunding valve and set it to your desired pressure, and it will blow off when the pressure gets too high and close up again when it's back to your desired psi.

Pressure Transfers
Even if you don't have a pressurizable fermenter, you may have done pressure transfers from keg to keg during filtering or after fining. During pressure transfers, it's a good idea to have a bit of head pressure in the receiving keg, especially if you're transferring beer that is already carbonated. Having a spunding valve in place will allow you to consistently control the head pressure and give you more consistent results, without losing carbonation in the process.

Diaphragm vs. Poppet
With the poppet style spunding valve, a spring pushes against a poppet to keep the valve closed. When the poppet lifts up to open, the surface area the gas pushes against becomes larger, and the spring has to work harder to push the poppet down and reseal the valve. This can lead to more gas being released than intended, and the remaining pressure in your vessel may be at a lower psi than your spunding valve’s set psi.

Instead of a poppet, the spring inside the BlowTie pushes against a diaphragm, which has an immensely larger surface area. This means the surface area that the gas pushes against while the diaphragm is closed is significantly closer to the surface area it pushes against when the diaphragm is open. This leads to higher accuracy, and the remaining pressure after excess gas is released will be much closer to your set blow off pressure.

Set Up
The BlowTie spunding valve comes with 8 mm Duotight fittings on the inlet and outlet, and we recommend using it with EVABarrier 8 mm OD tubing (D1717 or D1718). You'll also need the flare Duotight fitting (DUO106) in order to attach it to a ball lock or pin lock disconnect. Dialing in your desired pressure is even easier with the BlowTie 2, thanks to the integrated pressure gauge. Simply start with the adjustment knob fully closed, then slowly open it until the gauge reading matches your desired pressure setting.

Specifications:

  • Made from food grade acetal
  • Stainless screws
  • Easily disassembles for cleaning
  • 8mm (5/16") Duotight fittings at both ends
  • Interchangeable pressure gauge
  • Gauge reads from 0-15 psi

WARNING: Do not exceed gauge pressure. Exceeding the pressure range will damage the gauge.

Kegland Part number: KL15042

 

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Pressure fermenting in corny keg
Quinn H on Dec 21, 2022
Replacement for lower quality valve
John K on Oct 10, 2022
Pressure fermenting in corny keg
Quinn H on Dec 21, 2022
Set different pressure for one keg
Brandon W on Dec 16, 2022
Replacement for lower quality valve
John K on Oct 10, 2022
to put together my own spunding valve
Brandon B on Aug 21, 2022
Want to monitor natural carbonation of kegs
Steven Johnson on Jul 28, 2022
To ferment under pressure
William B on Jul 12, 2022
Help set the pressure. See if it works better w/ or w/o the gauge
Siri Hagen A on Jun 27, 2022
For closed transfer to keg under pressure.
Stanley J on Mar 7, 2022
Apparently better than the spring spunding valve I have
Jason A on Feb 16, 2022
My husband wanted one to build out his brew kit
Melissa C on Dec 22, 2021
Accurate, easy to clean
Brett C on Dec 2, 2021
Fermenting under pressure, keeping back pressure on keg when racking
Peter D on Dec 2, 2021
Want to give it a try
Greg L on Nov 25, 2021
trying pressure fermenting
Jeremy K on Oct 29, 2021
More compact the Previous Spunding valve
Scott G on Oct 8, 2021
I am going to use this to manage head pressure when transferring between kegs
Justin M on Sep 7, 2021
Best Deal
Todd P on Aug 9, 2021
outlet to purge keg
mortfrom on Jul 15, 2021
vent excess pressure during closed transfers/spunding in future
Antonio M on Jul 2, 2021
pressurized transfers
Quinlan G on Mar 6, 2021
to use as a spunding valve
Valued C on Mar 5, 2021
I was building spunding valve and wanted to eliminate extra parts by having a built in gauge
Aaron W on Nov 17, 2020
It has the pressure gauge built in
Dean L on Nov 13, 2020
value
Michael N on Oct 10, 2020
I have this and wanted another, works very well so far
Cp on Oct 6, 2020
online reviews say diaphragm spunding valves are superior to spring loaded. The combo at that price seemed a win/win
anthony r on Oct 2, 2020
want to know what pressure kegs are at in storage
wes m on Oct 1, 2020
I pair this with the fermzillas, ferment everything at 5 psi, with amazing results
Vlad C on Sep 16, 2020
Doing pressurized mead fermentations
Jose A on Sep 10, 2020
Ease of transfer
Jeff H on Sep 3, 2020
Pressure ferment in kegs
Jonathan S on Aug 11, 2020
Building my own multi trunk secondary regulator - needed to be able to set in-line regulators without gauges.
Thomas P on May 20, 2020
To adjust natural carbonation.
Christopher A. B on May 17, 2020
A must for pressure fermenting
Darin E on May 14, 2020
The Homebrew Challenge youtube channel showed in a video
robert m m on May 12, 2020
Newest tech for pressure fermenting
Thomas M on Apr 21, 2020
Set different pressure for one keg
Brandon W on Dec 16, 2022
to put together my own spunding valve
Brandon B on Aug 21, 2022
I'd like to use pressure to bottle but ferment around normal air lock pressure. Is there a minimum effective operating pressure for this valve? Could it operate similar to a simple airlock?
David S on Apr 24, 2020
BEST ANSWER: From the manufacturer's site; "This can be used for compressed air, CO2, nitrogen, mains water supply and many other things but it's primary use is to control the residual pressure inside fermenters."

I would say yes.
What is the range for operating temperature? Can it work with steam?
Duane J on May 2, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Temperature rated to 212°F (100°C), so do not use with steam. Cheers!
I ferment in kegs and daisy chain them together to capture CO2. My serving keg (keg #2) starts out full of sanitizer and then the CO2 from the fermentation keg (keg #1) pushes the sanitizer from keg #2 into a third keg. Would this spunding valve work between the 2nd and 3rd kegs? Is it ok for the liquid sanitizer to pass through it?
Stephen H on Jan 2, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The plastic used for the DuoTight products does not fair well with the acidic nature of starsan solution. Soaking these products in starsan and allowing to dry eats at the plastic used, and becomes brittle. Numerous posts in beer groups on FB have stated the product fails or breaks. The amount of time the starsan solution is in contact with the spunding valve could be too long and will prematurely deteriorate the plastic.
Can this be submerged and/or soaked for cleaning/sanitizing purposes or will it damage the gauge?
Ed D on Jan 30, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I would not soak the gauge. However, it can easily be removed with 2 screws. In addition, the entire valve can also be disassembled easily for cleaning if necessary.
How do I remove the analog gauge from my V2? I removed the two screws on the gauge side of the V2, but all that I can get off is the black bezel and the integrated clear round window. The analog gauge is held firmly in its place. I don't want to pull on anything I shouldn't!
Dr John V on Apr 9, 2024
Duotight BlowTie 2 | Diaphragm Spunding Valve | Built-In Pressure Gauge | 0-15 PSI | 8 mm Duotight
Duotight BlowTie 2 | Diaphragm Spunding Valve | Built-In Pressure Gauge | 0-15 PSI | 8 mm Duotight
Digital Mini Pressure Gauge (0-90 psi)
Digital Mini Pressure Gauge (0-90 psi)
BEST ANSWER: Remove the 2 screws and with the tip of them or with some other pointed tool that you can enter through the screw holes and using a little leverage you remove both corners at the same time. You must be firm, apply a little force but not too much so as not to break it.
Can I use this after my Blow Tie Spunding Valve? I use 9.5 mm OD (D1719) lines. I will use a Rigid Plastic Joiner 8 mm exiting Spunding Valve and into this Reducer then into my 9.5 mm OD (D1719) line.
Todd A on Jun 10, 2024
Duotight BlowTie 2 | Diaphragm Spunding Valve | Built-In Pressure Gauge | 0-15 PSI | 8 mm Duotight
Duotight BlowTie 2 | Diaphragm Spunding Valve | Built-In Pressure Gauge | 0-15 PSI | 8 mm Duotight
Duotight Push-In Fitting - 8 mm (5/16 in.) x 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) Reducer
Duotight Push-In Fitting - 8 mm (5/16 in.) x 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) Reducer
Rigid Plastic Joiner - 8 mm - Single
Rigid Plastic Joiner - 8 mm - Single
BEST ANSWER: Yes
What is the difference between this Spunding In-line pressure gauge/regulator (FE-962) and the In-Line Duotight regulator (D-1047) 0-60 psi, other then the pressure range?
Edward B on Nov 26, 2023
Duotight BlowTie 2 | Diaphragm Spunding Valve | Built-In Pressure Gauge | 0-15 PSI | 8 mm Duotight
Duotight BlowTie 2 | Diaphragm Spunding Valve | Built-In Pressure Gauge | 0-15 PSI | 8 mm Duotight
Duotight In-Line Regulator | Built-In Pressure Gauge | 0-60 PSI | Liquid & Gas Compatible | 8 mm Duotight
Duotight In-Line Regulator | Built-In Pressure Gauge | 0-60 PSI | Liquid & Gas Compatible | 8 mm Duotight
BEST ANSWER: One regulates pressure into a vessel, the other regulates pressure out. They aren't interchangable. I think the diaphragm and internals are different to accomplish this.
There shoudl be a kegland video on the ordering page explaining this.
Does this also have/ function as a check valve? If i were to put co2 on the outlet side during cold crash would co2 flow through into fermentor?
dusten g on Aug 15, 2024
Reviews

4.1 / 5.0
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works well.
Works as described. Easy to connect. Holds set pressure. Small-format including the dial. Bring your flashlight & reading glasses. I'd buy it again.
August 16, 2024
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
BlowTie 2 Diaphragm Spunding Valve with Gauge
It works, what can I say.
August 30, 2022
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome
This little gadget with a digital pressure gauge installed is great for checking keg pressures.
August 21, 2022
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 4 out of 5
Workd great
Be careful that you do not exceed the PSI rating on the gauge. I forgot I had pressurized the keg at 20 psi previously and wondered why the gauge was pegged lol. A quick pull on the keg pressure relief valve and I was back in business.
May 30, 2022
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Works as expected
Used to pressure ferment and for pressure transfers. Some experience is needed and trial adjustments to establish the desired pressure. Easy to clean.
February 7, 2022
Purchased
over 3 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Utility Tool
Awesome way to turn a keg into a fermenter.
January 20, 2022
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 2 out of 5
waste of money
First, these are not intuitive, you want them all the way loose to stop the flow, and tighten them down to allow flow. Second, the gauges never worked, I ran 20 psi to them, no flow, but no registering pressure either. all in all, a waste of money. Only gave it 2 stars because it does stop the flow, I just have to use another gauge to set the pressure.
November 25, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5
Good spunding value with 15 psi gauge. I believe the gauges can be changed out as needed.
June 25, 2021
Purchased
over 3 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
It’s spunding heaven
It’s a great product, easy to use and dial in the pressure you want.
October 31, 2020
Purchased
over 4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Kegland does it again
Kegland makes some cool devices. This is one of them. These are so much more accurate than the old style spunding valves.
October 7, 2020
Purchased
over 4 years ago