Cwetherford
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I am purchasing my kegerator kit and need to know if how big of a tank I NEED I am only going to get one tap now but will be upgrading to a 3 tap soon
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5 lb to start, if you can afford a 20 lb, even better
i have a 10 lb, and refill it twice a year, with a 3 tap system
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Cwetherford
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Ohio-Ed said:
Your lucky where I am the cheapest I found is 20 bucks for a 5 lb. They do it by the oz filled
A 20lb tank here in Las Vegas is the way to go. I have found that gardening and hydroponics stores are great sources for the larger tanks. The exchange cost here in Vegas is $10 for 20lbs!
EdWort
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I carbonate with a 20# tank and dispense in my kegerator with a 5# tank. The 5# tank will last a very long time (if you have no leaks) this way.
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I'd go with as big a tank as you can easily handle. I am very happy with my 10# tank. Just be very vigilant about leaks, which can drain the tank in a matter of hours. I personally don't leave the CO2 on all the time, just give the kegs a "boost" once or twice daily and then shut it off again.
