Using Beergas

RandyAB · Apr 17, 2012

I ordered a stout faucet from Adventures in Homebrewing wanting to add nitrogen,(or rather beergas), to my setup. As far as the tank and regulator are concerned, can I use a CO2 tank with adapter for the nitrogen reg or do I need a nitrogen tank and nitrogen reg?

zazbnf · Apr 18, 2012

All of the ones I have seen are nitrogen tanks. The pressure is higher than CO2. To be safe I would check with your gas supplier. I know here beer gas is exchange only, they only have 1 size tank they carry it in, and they won't exchange tanks that were not purchased through them.

They are the only game in town, so they get to set the rules.

mappler · Apr 18, 2012

It depends upon your gas supplier. Mine uses a tank with regular CO2 regulator threads.

Brickout · Apr 18, 2012

mappler said:
It depends upon your gas supplier. Mine uses a tank with regular CO2 regulator threads.

Same in my area, CO2 and beergas tanks use the same threads. So I can use a CO2 regulator for my beergas.

rodd · Apr 18, 2012

Just check what your local supplier uses. Don't spend money on equipment until you know exactly what they will require. My supplier uses standard CO2 tanks and regulators.

RandyAB · Apr 18, 2012

Thanks fellas. It would be nice if I could use the CO2 tank and regulator. I'll phone the shop where I get my CO2 and find out for sure.

RandyAB · Apr 18, 2012

So another question. Is the 75% N/ 25% CO2 by weight or by volume? I'm guessing weight but would like somebody to confirm.

rodd · Apr 18, 2012

I believe it is by pressure. It isn't a liquid like straight CO2 or Propane is, so it feels really light in comparison.

RandyAB · Apr 18, 2012

Ohhhhh. I never thought that it would be by partial pressure!

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