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01-18-2012, 06:00 PM
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Location: Corpus Christi
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CO2 Tank size
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I am looking to get a 3keg kit from keg connection along with a bottle..
I understand more LB is more CO2, but how long does a 4lb last VS a 5lb, is it worthwhile to get a 4lb bottle over a 5lb bottle.
The 4lb is like 32 and the 5lb bottle is like $54....
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01-18-2012, 06:04 PM
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Location: Cleveland, OH
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I think you can get about 15 legs out of a 5lb tank. Not positive though. If you want to be safe, do what I did and get a 20lb tank. They are more money off the bat, and generally don't fit in the kegerator, but they are a fraction the price to fill ($/lb) and you can easily run the line through the side of a kegerator and leave the tank outside.
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01-18-2012, 06:47 PM
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Location: Corpus Christi
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Noone sells tanks locally so I have to purchase online.
I got quoted 7.50 to fill a 5, 9.50 to fill a 10, and 14.25 to fill a 20 @ our local AOC
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01-18-2012, 06:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CCBrewer
I am looking to get a 3keg kit from keg connection along with a bottle..
I understand more LB is more CO2, but how long does a 4lb last VS a 5lb, is it worthwhile to get a 4lb bottle over a 5lb bottle.
The 4lb is like 32 and the 5lb bottle is like $54....
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A 5lb will get 25% more 
At those prices, you may want to think about spending an extra $10 and get two 4lb tanks. The biggest problem with having one CO2 tank is running out and not having another. For $10 more you can have one full and waiting and then you can fill the other at your leisure. |
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01-18-2012, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Fort Worth, Tx
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I would go 5#. Most gas places I have been will just do an exchange and 4# is not standard.
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01-18-2012, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Columbia SC - Formerly, Montreal Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CCBrewer
Noone sells tanks locally so I have to purchase online.
I got quoted 7.50 to fill a 5, 9.50 to fill a 10, and 14.25 to fill a 20 @ our local AOC
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Just get a tank from the Airgas. I would never use anything under 10 lbs. I'm using a 20 lbs now and I've very pleased with it. It's an even swap at Airgas.
Airgas Southwest
4817 Agnes Street, Corpus Christi, TX 3.5 mi W
(361) 882-2531
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01-18-2012, 09:39 PM
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Location: Corpus Christi
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They were the cheapest locally they just faxed me a quote. The price for a 20 can't be right tho.... 72.39?? and 23.95 to fill it up.
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01-19-2012, 12:32 AM
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Location: Wakefield, MA
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20# ftw.
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01-19-2012, 12:43 AM
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Air Gas around here is not cheap. I think it's best to get your own tank and swap. I swap at a welding shop for half the price you were quoted.
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01-19-2012, 12:52 AM
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Don't forget to include the long-term costs of filling a smaller tank. I've had #5 tanks for years, but my current CO2 source charges $2 (that's TWO bucks) more for #10 vs #5. I upgraded and the next time I fill them, I'm ahead.
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