Product Description

BeerTender tubes connect the Heineken or Heineken Premium Light DraughtKeg to the BeerTender tap. The patented BeerTender tube is designed specifically for the Heineken Premium Light DraughtKeg. Ensures a perfect fit between BeerTender and DraughtKeg. To ensure that every glass of beer tastes as perfectly as it is poured, a new BeerTender tube must be use with each new Heineken or Heineken Premium Light DraughtKeg you load into the BeerTender. Each bag contains 10 BeerTender Tubes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #49 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: BeerTender
• Model: BT10001
• Released on: 2007-08-15
• Dimensions: 1.90" h x 10.70" w x 15.40" l,

Features

• 10-count package of BeerTender tubes
• Connects BeerTender and Heineken or Heineken Premium Light DraughtKeg
• Fresh, new tube required for each new DraughtKeg
• Simple installation; step-by-step instructions right on the bag
• Measures 15-2/5 by 10-2/3 by 1-8/9 inches

Amazon.com Product Description
Secure a perfect fit between the BeerTender home beer-tap system and a Heineken or Heineken Premium Light DraughtKeg thanks to this 10-count package of BeerTender tubes. Each new DraughtKeg requires a fresh tube and installation's a snap. Step-by-step instructions are available right on the bag, which measures 15-2/5 by 10-2/3 by 1-8/9 inches.

Customer Reviews

Reusable If You're Careful
The BeerTender recommends using a new tube for each mini-keg, and at about a dollar each that's not a big deal. However, if you have run out of tubes, or just want to be thrify, they can easily be reused at least a couple times. Here's how:

o Put the empty mini-keg in a sink.
o With the tube's spout pointing toward the drain, push the two white barrel fittings together. This manually operates the tap to relieve pressure in the mini-keg.
o Wait a few seconds for all the foam to drain out.
o Use a screwdriver or butter knife to remove the top part of the tap. There are three tabs on this gray cover piece; pry back one or two to lift it off.
o Remove the part still attached to the mini-keg by pushing back the tabs holding it to the top of the keg. Use a screwdriver or butter knife on the inside part of the tap - accessible with the cover removed - to release these tabs.
o Thoroughly rinse the tap, tube, and spout. With the barrel connectors still pushed together, run a stream of water into the spout and it should drain through the tube and out the small holes in the tap.
o Snap the cover piece back onto the tap with the larger hose cut-out aligned with the tube.
o Pull the barrel connectors apart to manually close the tap to make it ready it for the next mini-keg. Be sure the whole thing is very clean, especially if not using immediately.

I've used one tap three or four times, and it still works fine (no leaks, similar pour). I suspect they recommend using a new one every time because it can be messy removing it from the mini-key and the potential for it to get moldy if not cleaned.

Don't forget the part about relieving the residual pressure, or you will probably have a beer geyser when the gray cover is removed.

The Good, the Bad, and the BeerTender
We love the Heineken BeerTender (having cold draft beer in the house is great!), and though you must have the BeerTender Tubes in order for it to work, there is frequently a problem with them. Sometimes the spout end of the tube doesn't allow the spigot top to shut properly, so we have to wiggle it around and play with it for a lot longer than seems right to get it to shut. When they slide right in, it's a wonderful thing, but about 75% of the time, this problem arises.

Other than that, Amazon got them delivered in short order, so Amazon gets five stars!

Beer Tender Tubes
I love the BeerTender and it was great to be able to order a bunch of the tubes in advance since it is so hard to find them at stores. If you have bought the mini-kegs in the past and have enjoyed them, then you should think about getting the BeerTender and order some tubes in advance. It can be very sad having a nice, cold mini-keg in your BeerTender and no tubes for dispensing!