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General Category => Going Pro => Topic started by: Thirsty_Monk on April 25, 2012, 04:59:18 am
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I just want to share a few pic of my bulk CO2 tank.
Too much demand will freeze it.
Happy carbonating everyone :)
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/522750_347624748632984_100001563866528_942294_1034276104_n.jpg)
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I've sen propane bottles do that as well. Do you force carb your production beers?
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Yes I do. Now I have 450 lb bulk CO2 tank.
300 lb was just too small and could not evaporate fast enough.
I still freeze me new tank from time to time thou.
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Are you renting or did you buy the tank? How much does it cost to have it filled?
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I rent the tank.
That is why I was able to get bigger tank.
it is twenty five a month
1 lb is twenty five cents.
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Some bulk co2 tanks come with a little electric heater that automatically switches on when it starts to freeze. You might want to ask you supplier if that is available.
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(http://thedomesticfringe.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/freezemizer.jpg)
Sorry I couldn't help it! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPrbccEdI5o)
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I hope the regulator is ok, we froze one enough that it broke (pressure testing ~500 cornies after a keg buy).
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Some bulk co2 tanks come with a little electric heater that automatically switches on when it starts to freeze. You might want to ask you supplier if that is available.
I know about those.
Those are 600 lb.
I did not "graduate" to that one yet :)
Regulator was fine so no worry there.
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That is some extremely cheap co2! I think my per pound is something like $3.80
How do you measure your carbonation levels?
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I'm paying a tad over $.50 a pound.
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I get my 10lb tank filled for about $19.00. So $1.90/lb.
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I get my 10lb tank filled for about $19.00. So $1.90/lb.
5Lb=$10
10Lb = $13
20Lb = $15
This is at a fire safety shop.
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I get my 10lb tank filled for about $19.00. So $1.90/lb.
5Lb=$10
10Lb = $13
20Lb = $15
This is at a fire safety shop.
Wow...I might have to drive up to Michigan to refill my tanks. :o
or maybe not... ;)
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That is some extremely cheap co2! I think my per pound is something like $3.80
How do you measure your carbonation levels?
Bulk CO2 is always cheaper.
I carbonate in bright tank thru carbonation stone (I do not vent).
33F at 12 psi do the job in about a day.