So, I just picked up a 64lb (what's that, an 'A'?) cylinder and a regulator for free (tank needs to be hydro'd).
The regulator leaks, though. I've taken it apart, and there are some cracks forming in the rubber membrane. I used some contact cement and glued 2 layers of 8 mil nitrile to the membrane, then lubed up all the seals and o-rings with silicone plumbers grease and reassembled it. It seems to work well now - is there any reason why I shouldn't use it?
Anyway, 64lbs of CO2 ought to last nearly forever, though the cylinder is so freakin huge I'll probably leave it out in the garage and plumb in a CO2 line to my beer room (which shares a wall with the garage)
The regulator leaks, though. I've taken it apart, and there are some cracks forming in the rubber membrane. I used some contact cement and glued 2 layers of 8 mil nitrile to the membrane, then lubed up all the seals and o-rings with silicone plumbers grease and reassembled it. It seems to work well now - is there any reason why I shouldn't use it?
Anyway, 64lbs of CO2 ought to last nearly forever, though the cylinder is so freakin huge I'll probably leave it out in the garage and plumb in a CO2 line to my beer room (which shares a wall with the garage)