I've just gotten a hand me down CO2 tank and regulator. I also just kegged my first batch so my experience is very limited. I got the tank filled, hooked up the regulator and started force carbing my keg @ 40 degrees. I noticed that according to the regulator gauge the pressure in the tank has gone down noticeably. I checked my connections with a soapy water spray and found no leaks. Is this due to the CO2 shrinking because it's being chilled?
CO2 shrinkage?
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jeepinjeepin
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If the CO2 tank is in the fridge the gauge will fall. I think from around 800 @ room temp to around 650 in the fridge.
