Trivia - What size is this cylinder?

spage · Dec 7, 2009

'sup guys

Just got a great deal on this today... but one question remains. Is it 15 lb or 20 lb? Previous owner didn't know, but it is still certified. It is next to a 5 gal ball-lock corny.

Thanks in advance,

Clonefarmer · Dec 7, 2009

Looks like a 15.

spage · Dec 7, 2009

Sorry about the giant pic

Here's a more monitor-friendly one.

arturo7 · Dec 7, 2009

I'd say it's about yea.

spage · Dec 7, 2009

Thanks Clonefarmer, that helps me a lot.

JJDMusic · Dec 7, 2009

My guess is 15. Twenty would be as high as your kegerator.

Clonefarmer · Dec 7, 2009

Here is a 20.

spage · Dec 7, 2009

I am consistently amazed at the quick responses and high level of help on HBT. Thanks a bunch!

Scut_Monkey · Dec 7, 2009

Sounds like you bought it...... right? How much did you get it for? Seems like a good tank.

JJDMusic · Dec 7, 2009

Okay so not quite as tall as I thought.

spage · Dec 7, 2009

$20, full. Nice upgrade from my 10 pound. Using it to pump me some apfelwein right now. Still has about a year until it needs re certified, but i figured the $15 recert fee is worth it. Cheers!

Clonefarmer · Dec 7, 2009

spage said:
$20, full. Nice upgrade from my 10 gallon. Using it to pump me some apfelwein right now. Still has about a year until it needs re certified, but i figured the $15 recert fee is worth it. Cheers!

Great deal.

JJDMusic · Dec 7, 2009

Where do you get it recertified? I got some years left on both of mine but, it would be good to know.

spage · Dec 7, 2009

Locally (Columbus, OH), a place called Geer Gas. I think any welding supply store should be able to test and certify it.

Shop around though, I've heard prices ranging from $11 to $60.

mordantly · Dec 7, 2009

15#. 20s have a handle under the valve with a snap ring.

marzsit · Dec 8, 2009

mordantly said:
15#. 20s have a handle under the valve with a snap ring.

only if they're aluminum. steel 20# tanks don't have handles.

Clonefarmer · Dec 8, 2009

marzsit said:
only if they're aluminum. steel 20# tanks don't have handles.

Steel 20# have removable handles.

mordantly · Dec 8, 2009

thats an aluminum cylinder clonefarmer.

Torg · Dec 9, 2009

The tanks have the capacity stamped on the collar. It is usually marked in KG and LBS. You may need to convert, depends on who made the tank. Do not be surprised if it actually holds more then it is rated for (its called a safety margin).

Chad_C · Dec 9, 2009

I just traded in a steel 20# tank with a collar, otherwise I would snap a picture. They are out there.

mitch171 · Dec 9, 2009

Look around for exchange places, I always just trade my tank in. Because of this I will never have to pay for a recert.

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