CO2 problems

duttonjc · Apr 13, 2014

I was given a CO2 tank and was told it was full. I hooked my reg up, open the valve and nothing. It has set outside for about 3 years. Could be empty or is there something else. Please Elmo

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ross_daly · Apr 13, 2014

Close the valve, disconnect the regulator, then slowly open the valve and listen for gas. If you hear it, you've got some. If not you don't. Otherwise your regulator could be cranked way low or could be broken.

k1ngl1ves · Apr 13, 2014

Take your regulator off and open the tank...

Edit: Ninja'd!!!

NTXBrauer · Apr 13, 2014

I nothing happens after removing the regulator, and opening the valve, it is either empty, or you could have a valve issue. Should you still believe there is CO2 in it, you can always weigh the bottle. The tare weight (T.W.) is stamped on it. (5lb tank weighs 7.7 lbs empty)

duttonjc · Apr 13, 2014

Looks like a valve issue. The tank weights 40 lbs and nothing came out when I opened it

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shortyz · Apr 13, 2014

duttonjc said:
Looks like a valve issue. The tank weights 40 lbs and nothing came out when I opened it

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the tank empty is very heavy... is the stem rotating on the valve? to be honest i think you have an empty tank

duttonjc · Apr 15, 2014

Thanks guy went and trade tanks today kegged beer for Easter

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