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American System "D" Keg Couplers
 The American Sankey System "D" Single Valve, Keg Coupler Valve is the most used draft beer and wine keg connector used in North America. We have a variety of different makes and models to suit every need of the commercial bar, pub, restaurant and tavern operator as well as the home bar owner. The Series S coupler's probe protrudes well below the bottom of the tap in comparison with the Series D couplers of this page which are flush in the closed position.
Check Tap by Brewery for the kegs which use this tap. All our keg couplers are selected from the finest the brewing industry has to offer. They are equipped with integral safety relief valve which will prevent internal keg pressures from rising above the 50-60 psi level. This relief device will also allow relief of coupler pressure after the coupler is disconnected from the keg. All our couplers are designed for maximum flow in either single or series keg dispensing. All but the twin probe have a backflow check valve on the gas and liquid side to prevents liquid from reentering the keg or gas line.
The keg coupler is the piece of equipment that attaches the gas line and beer line to the beer keg. The gas line from the Co2 tank's regulator connects to the larger 5/16 tail piece on the side of the coupler opposite the lever. The beer hose going to the beer faucet's shank tail piece also attache to the keg coupler at the top.
All keg couplers come with a 5/16" gas hose tail piece on the side. Only the assemblies come with a 3/16" tail piece on the top beer side. Stainless Steel tail pieces are supplied with all s/s couplers.
We have specific couplers designed for both beer and wine kegs. Beer kegs can use any of the couplers but all USA commercial establishments are now required to use stainless steel for the lower pH of beer. Wine requires either a plastic probe coupler or a 304 stainless steel (S/S) coupler.
A full coupler assembly comes with the beer nut, and 3/16 nipple and a beer washer if required. All stainless steel and wine coupler assemblies come with the stainless steel nipple as well as a beer nut and washer.
Some System "D" and "S" couplers can be supplied with different color handles for large quantity orders to aid bar managers in distinguishing beers in a large cold rooms.
Highest Standards in Keg Couplers for all situations a bar and tavern operator or individual may have. We will also supply all households with the same fine couplers we sell to the commercial taverns.
The draught beer keg coupler or valve allows the gas (CO2, Nitrogen, Air or Blended beer & stout gas) to enter the keg and the kegs beverage (beer, ale, stout, porter, wine, soda, alt etc.) to exit the beer keg.
The gas line from the primary or secondary regulator connects to the 5/16" tailpiece on the coupler.
The beverage exits via tailpiece which is connected to a hose going to the beer faucet's shank tailpiece. This is normally a 3/16" tail piece in residential and direct draw applications and is the tailpiece supplied with all our coupler assemblies. A 5/16", 3/8" or ½ tailpiece is used in most long draw commercial applications and for these we offer the coupler only which allow you to order the nut and nipple separately. Perlick Low Profile coupler has a built in 3/16" tail piece on the side opposite the 5/16" gas nipple.
All keg couplers come with a 5/16" gas hose tail piece on the side.
We have specific couplers designed for both beer and wine kegs. Beer kegs can use any of the couplers but all USA commercial establishments are now required to use stainless steel for the lower pH of beer, wine and cider. Cider and wine requires either a plastic probe coupler or a 304 stainless steel (S/S) probe coupler.
 Quality: All the couplers we sell are selected from the finest US manufacturers for use in the application they are listed with.
- Safety: All couplers are all equipped with an integral safety relief device which prevents a keg from exceeding the recommended working pressure if there is a regulator failure.
- Efficiency: These couplers are designed for maximum flow in either single or series keg dispensing(except Perlick Low Profile which is for very special applications).
- Reliability: Unlike the couplers made for home use these are designed and manufactured to meet the rough and tumble handling in commercial bars and taverns.
- If kept lubricated with Probe and tap Lubricant they will provide years of rough service.
- These keg coupler valves are able to tap all "D" 1/6, 1/5. 1/4, and 1/2 barrels.
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Mfgr.: Draught Tech
Name: System D Lever Coupler
Metal: Plated Base
Assembly / $: 8010 / $26.84ea
Tap Only / $: 8011 / $24.78ea
Picture above: 8011
Description: Most popular lever beer tap used by many major breweries and taverns.
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Mfgr.: Perlick
Name: System D Lo-Boy Coupler
Metal: Plated Base
Assembly / $: 8012 / $57.67ea
Tap Only / $: n/a
Picture above: 8012
Description: Uniquely constructed to tap a keg in limited space. Just push down and twist to tap. Used for all applications where minimum keg height is important. Great for stacking kegs and small spaces.
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Mfgr.: Micromatic
Name: 303 S/S Probe
Metal: S/S body, 303 S/S probe
Assembly / $: 8014 / $43.51ea
Tap Only / $: 8015 / $38.22ea
Picture above: 8015
Description: A reliable s/s probe lever coupler which will serve in any all s/s beer or ale environment. This should not be used for wines or ciders as the pH is incompatible with 303 stainless.
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Mfgr.: Micromatic
Name: 304 Stainless Steel Probe
Metal: Metal Body, 304 S/S probe
Assembly / $: 8016 / $65.71ea
Tap Only / $: 8017 / $60.41ea
Picture above: 8017
Description: For all Beer, Wine and Cider Applications
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Mfgr.: Micromatic
Name: Plastic Probe Wine Keg coupler
Metal: Metal body, Plastic probe
Assembly / $: n/a
Tap Only / $: 8018 / $51.01ea
Picture above: 8019 / $45.72ea
Description: For Wine and Cider Applications
Order S/S tailpiece separately.
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Hint: Home brewers are using this type of keg with our KegMan Kit Anti-tamper replacement.
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 List of Beers using the "D" Coupler
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| Abita Brewing | Maudite |
| Acme Brewing | Miami Trail Brewing |
| Alexander Keith | Michael Shea's |
| Anderson Valley Brewing | Michelob |
| Bad Frog | Michelob Light |
| Bayhawk | Michelob Speciality |
| Black Dog | Mickey's |
| Blanche de Chambly | Middle Ages |
| Blue Moon | Miller |
| Breckenridge | Miller Genuine Draft |
| Brooklyn Brewery | Miller Lite |
| Bruin Pale Ale | Milwaukee's Best |
| Bud Ice | Modelo |
| Bud Light | Molson |
| Budweiser | Moosehead |
| Busch | Natural Ice |
| Carlsburg | Natural Light |
| Castle Maine | New Amsterdam |
| Celis | New Zeland Steinlager |
| Cider Jack | Nor'Wester |
| Columbia Brewing | North Coast Brewing |
| Coors | O'Doul's |
| Coors Light | Old Milwaukee |
| Corona | Old Vienna |
| Deschutes Black Butte | Pete's Wicked Ale |
| Devil Mountain | Porter & Summerfest |
| Dos Equis | Portland Brewing Co. |
| Eel River Brewing | Pyramid Ale |
| Ellicottville | Razors Edge |
| Flying Dog | Red Ale |
| Foster's | Red Dog |
| Full Sail | Red Hook |
| Genesee | Red Wolf |
| Goose Island | Rogue Brewing |
| Gordon Biersch | Rolling Rock |
| Grant's | Rouge-Mogal |
| Green Mountain Cidery | Samuel Adams |
| Hamms | Saxer Brewing |
| Henry Weinhard's | Schmitt's |
| High Falls | Shiner Bock |
| Holy Cow Red | Shipyard |
| Hornsby's | Sierra Nevada |
| Hudson Valley | Sleemans |
| Humboldt Brewing | Southpaw |
| Ice House | Spanish Peaks Black Dog |
| Killarney | Starr Hill Brewery |
| Killian's Red | Steinlager |
| Kirin | Strohs |
| Kokanee | Tecate |
| Labatt's | Thomas Kemper |
| Leinenkugel | Trois Pistoles |
| Little Kings | Unibroue |
| Lost Coast Brewery | Wasatch |
| Lowenbrau (US only) | Weidmar |
| Mad River Brewing | Weinhard's |
| Whitbread Ale |
| Widmer |
| Wood Chuck |
| Wyder's |
| Yuengling |
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We are not responsible for typographical errors in prices or descriptions. Pictures may not correctly represent color or form.
Absolutely no returns after 30 days for any reason. Orders canceled within three days of invoice date may be given a full refund. Items returned after 3 days will be given a store credit less a 30% restocking fee and no cash refund will be offered.
Only items that are not a SPECIAL ORDER items are eligible for return and must be in new and unused condition. No special order items may be returned for any reason other than manufacturing defect - be sure before you order it.
Prices may change without notice due to economic conditions. You must be over 18 years of age to order from the KegMan. All orders without an open account will have a 4 percent handling charge on all items plus shipping, insurance and surcharges. Shipping and handling charges are never refundable.
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