WTB Standard 5 or 10lb Co2 tank
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yaitisme
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A good option for you is to get one from Homebrew Market in Appleton. They have an exchange program where you pay for the CO and a small deposit then just bring the tank back when empty and exchange it for another. This gets you around the high cost of purchasing a tank. I own a 20lb tank and wish that I had done an exchange tank as when you own a tank you need to tested and recert. every couple of years. If you find a used one, make sure that the certification has not expired.
I have my 20 lb tank (for my homebrew keg tap system) certified and filled at Northern Welding Supply (200 N Lynndale in Appleton 830-0776). Cert costs $19.95 and CO (beverage/medical/industrial grade) is $16.00 for 20 lbs. NWS may have a tank lease program too.
I have my 20 lb tank (for my homebrew keg tap system) certified and filled at Northern Welding Supply (200 N Lynndale in Appleton 830-0776). Cert costs $19.95 and CO (beverage/medical/industrial grade) is $16.00 for 20 lbs. NWS may have a tank lease program too.
Bri, I drove all the way down to Southern Milwaukee to buy one used from Prugs, only to find out to have it certified or tested to be approved for use, the cost was cheaper for a new one... Think I got a 10# for about 48$ or so... I got mine from a welding supply company.
You may also look at the small tanks the Paint Ballers use, I think Fleet charges them for so much an ounce... more economical for a smaller reef. I just got my Calcium Monitor to work this morning, tested to find my calcium was at 580ppm.
I think that the place I got my tank at was called Praxis Air... but don't quote my on that.... I would also check with anyone in the resturaunt supply, since, CO2 is used in soda machines for carbonation... I really wanted to put a Root Beer Dispenser down Stairs... In the bar - Maybe Scooter will come over and help me with that...
J
You may also look at the small tanks the Paint Ballers use, I think Fleet charges them for so much an ounce... more economical for a smaller reef. I just got my Calcium Monitor to work this morning, tested to find my calcium was at 580ppm.
I think that the place I got my tank at was called Praxis Air... but don't quote my on that.... I would also check with anyone in the resturaunt supply, since, CO2 is used in soda machines for carbonation... I really wanted to put a Root Beer Dispenser down Stairs... In the bar - Maybe Scooter will come over and help me with that...
J
yaitisme
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Root BEER, got to mix it with something to make it worth wild! There are some really good concentrated mixes to making your own root BEER. One from SpreKer (sp) out of Milwaukee that mixes about a 1/2 gallon of concentrate to 4.5 gallons (expensive at around 20 bucks but good) of water and another that uses around 4-5 oz to 5 gallons (around five dollars a batch and pretty dam good). The only bad thing about root BEER is the smell and taste stays in the seals and lines of your kegs and equipment and come thru in any other beverage (soda or beer) you try to dispense.
kiowascout
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Jason,
I can do beer/soda installations as well. Once upon a time in a former life, I was a coca cola servie tech. You find the gear and I would be happy to help you out with it.
Dan
I can do beer/soda installations as well. Once upon a time in a former life, I was a coca cola servie tech. You find the gear and I would be happy to help you out with it.
Dan
I never thought about having to get the tank certified. Thankx for the heads up on that one.
About the little paintball tanks, do they have standard threads? Will they hold the regulator and selinoid that they sell at F + S?
I may end up just doing the exchange a tank program though.
I called Home Brew, for a 5lb tank. Its a $60 deposit on the tank, one time fee. and roughly $12 to fill, no limit to how long it takes you to use the co2 and no certification fee, they take care of that.
I love ROOT beer (you spelled it wrong Scott) Especially on tap! My Brother does the whole beer making/hops growin and throws in a barrel of ROOT beer once in awile.
Its funny we are in two tottally differant hobbies, but we have alot of the same equipment, like hydrometers, lots of buckets, co2 tanks, and on line forums for help
About the little paintball tanks, do they have standard threads? Will they hold the regulator and selinoid that they sell at F + S?
I may end up just doing the exchange a tank program though.
I called Home Brew, for a 5lb tank. Its a $60 deposit on the tank, one time fee. and roughly $12 to fill, no limit to how long it takes you to use the co2 and no certification fee, they take care of that.
I love ROOT beer (you spelled it wrong Scott) Especially on tap! My Brother does the whole beer making/hops growin and throws in a barrel of ROOT beer once in awile.
Its funny we are in two tottally differant hobbies, but we have alot of the same equipment, like hydrometers, lots of buckets, co2 tanks, and on line forums for help
yaitisme
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The exchange program is a better option as the regulator, solenoid and lines my be heavier that a paintball tank requiring a tank mount. Not to mention you may need to do some converting to match the tank to the regulator as I believe the paintball tanks have fine threads. Not sure how much gas a CO injection system uses but a tank that only holds oz of gas may require constant refills.
I use my BRIX scale homebrew hydrometer to check my specific gravity. Much better quality construction (hand made and cal'ed for $6.00) just have to convert and apply temp conversion factor as it is cal'ed at 60 degrees.
O, and I spelled it correctly... just put a hard emphasis on BbEeEeRr!
I use my BRIX scale homebrew hydrometer to check my specific gravity. Much better quality construction (hand made and cal'ed for $6.00) just have to convert and apply temp conversion factor as it is cal'ed at 60 degrees.
O, and I spelled it correctly... just put a hard emphasis on BbEeEeRr!
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