US and EU standards for co2 tanks

This is one for all you international folks out there. I just picked up a 10kg co2 tank here in Finland and was planning on getting my regulator stateside when I head to NY in a few weeks. It just dawned on me that the thread sizes might be different from one standard to the other. In the morning I can attempt to measure the threaded connector on my tank, but just curious if anybody knew whether or not these connectors were standardized or not.

Thanks.

 

Hope this helps:

CO2 Threaded Fittings
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Throughout the world, carbon dioxide cylinder valves have a special thread. In Europe, Africa and much of Australasia,
the thread conforms to British Standard BS 341 Part 1 No. 8 (0.860 in x 14 TPI) or the direct European equivalent
(DIN 477 No. 6). These threads are in effect interchangeable.

American CGA 320 and Japanese JIS B 8246 CO2 threads are different and are not compatible with each other nor with
BS or DIN CO2 threads.

http://www.uk.airliquide.com/file/otherelement/pj/20_2690fittingsforco21942.pdf

http://www.teamonslaught.fsnet.co.uk/co2_info.htm

 

Wow, thanks selivem. Actually inside your second link I found this:

Note:- Want to use your U.S. Regulator on a European bottle?...Simply unscrew the stem and replace the nut.
A regulator nut to fit the European thread can be obtained from www.weldability.com part no:- DACO2NUT

That's exactly what I needed. Thanks again!

 

Where are you in Finland? I'm searching to buy a tank as well right now, do you have any tips for the valve type I should look for to use with US material? Cheers

 

Ahhahah sorry didn't read your last message! Thanks