5 LB Co2 Tank

[BootYtRappeR]

Since my search results excluded all words from "how long does a 5 lb co2 tank last" except for "long" and "tank"!

How long does a 5lb co2 tank last for you guys? I can't decide whether or not to spend the extra $35 dollars for the 10LB tank. Thanks!

 

[Porter fan]

I get 7-10 corineys from a 5# tank.I do not force carb I just cask condition.

 

[rdwj]

Adventures in Homebrewing has #10 reconditioned steel tanks for the same price as #5. $65 bucks for a steel tank is pretty good. That's an especially good deal if you trade your tank in instead of refilling.

 

[user 4295]

If you are able to get your tanks filled and not just exchanged, and would like to have a brand new 10 lb tank for what most vendors charge for a new 5 lb tank check this out from Micromatic. The shipping for this for me here in Mass. was only $9.

FWIW, in the future it would not be a bad idea to have two tanks. One for carbing and serving, and another for other tasks not related to your kegerator, and as a back up if your main tank runs out at an inopportune time.

John

 

[sailman]

I have a10 pounder and I've found that it wont fit into my kegerator with two kegs in place. Just make sure it will fit.

 

[BootYtRappeR]

If you are able to get your tanks filled and not just exchanged, and would like to have a brand new 10 lb tank for what most vendors charge for a new 5 lb tank check this out from Micromatic. The shipping for this for me here in Mass. was only $9.

FWIW, in the future it would not be a bad idea to have two tanks. One for carbing and serving, and another for other tasks not related to your kegerator, and as a back up if your main tank runs out at an inopportune time.

John

Thanks for the input guys!

I've heard people talk of beverage grade Co2, maybe this can solve the problem with possible contaminants!

I found it on the Micromatic site.