Woo! Got a free 20# CO2 Tank!

[bechard]

My boss just asked me if I'd like this 20# half-filled CO2 tank that was left in one of his rental units....HELL YES.

Was a Pepsi tank (has deposit label on it for $100), and I haven't checked the last certified date, although I'm sure its expired.

Anything I need to worry about? How can I confirm it is CO2 (I'm pretty sure it is, as its labeled CO2).

Tank does have gas in it, as when I turn the valve it does jet out.

 

[brandonhagen1]

sounds like a good score

 

[bechard]

No kidding, I'm just not sure if I need to do anything to it, or confirm the Co2 is actually CO2. I just bought my single corny kit on the weekend, my porter isn't ready to go in yet, so I'm rather keg inexperienced.

 

[bechard]

Can anyone tell me how to identify the last certification date? I'm just not sure where to look.

 

[LVBen]

It should be etched into the metal somewhere. Might look like this: 04 09

 

[kmat123]

Good luck getting anywhere to fill up a pepsi tank as it is illegal. I had 3 welding shops turn me away when I brought one to them.

 

[treaves]

No, it is not illegal. Some companies may not want to refill it, thinking that it is stolen. And that is their choice. But it's not illegal.

 

[Hopleaf11]

You could contact Pepsi and ask them for a letter stating that you are authorized to have the tank and that any CO2 supplier need not worry about refilling it.

 

[Airborneguy]

Most places will take it, or at least re-fill it if they don't want to switch it out. I got mine in a similar manner. As a favor, Pepsi gave two of them to the "club" we have organized at my work place. After years of being used and refilled at a local fire extinguisher shop, the club has petered out, so they decided to get rid of the beer equipment. I got one of the 20lb tanks that was going into the trash. Way out of date, but I switch it out fo a full one anyway so I didn't care.

 

[bechard]

Thanks everyone.

It appears to be dated 05, 96 so its a good 15 years old. I just had my 5# new tank filled at a Fire Supply place, was $19. I asked them about this tank, and they'll fill it for $35, but it does certainly need the $24 recertification.

Do tanks normally pass certification at 15 years?