How long are co2 tanks supposed to last?

[mikescooling]

Replace the damaged O ring might be a good plan

The valve on a CO2 tank like a home brewer might use (2lb to 200lb) valve is an industry standardized CGA320.. that style valve has a flat face... and unless damaged will work with a regulator using a serviceable O ring design..


IOW, no, it is not it is dependant on the valve... all the valves are the same (unless you are using some third world county or mix match valve not specified for use on a CO2 tank in the US in which case, good luck getting it filled)

I keep three 20 lb'ers at the house and two 5lb'ers, of the two tanks I checked nether had a "valve has a flat face" Each one was a little different, some had nicks that showed the years of use. You do not know everything (cough) , but I support you sharing what you think you know.

 

[E_Marquez]

I keep three 20 lb'ers at the house and two 5lb'ers, of the two tanks I checked nether had a "valve has a flat face" Each one was a little different, some had nicks that showed the years of use. You do not know everything (cough) , but I support you sharing what you think you know.

Perfect,, and now, replace that $.02 O ring you have that is worn out and your tanks will work perfectly without adding a washer it does not need.

To each his own, some prefer to fix things that are broke, others prefer to make it work any way they can.

If your system carbs and pours beer as you want.. Than it works for you

PS.. Guess what.. That picture you posted is a CGA320 valve,, Just like I said it would be

 

[mikescooling]

Don't get me wrong, I think the O-ring's, do and should work, after all Micromatic/taprite use them. I think I will try to pick up a large package of them and see if they hold with some or all of the tanks. But I had problems, I use a lot of co2. I take the gauges on and off all the time (I use jockey boxes at events). So with this heaver than most brewers use, I found a catch-all fix for the problem, that doesn't seem to hurt anything. IMHO. We should stop jacking the OP post, sorry OP.

 

[E_Marquez]

Don't get me wrong, I think the O-ring's, do and should work, after all Micromatic/taprite use them. I think I will try to pick up a large package of them and see if they hold with some or all of the tanks. But I had problems, I use a lot of co2. I take the gauges on and off all the time (I use jockey boxes at events). So with this heaver than most brewers use, I found a catch-all fix for the problem, that doesn't seem to hurt anything. IMHO. We should stop jacking the OP post, sorry OP.

My apologies as well, did not intend to highjack the thread..

Gasket or O ring,,, buying a replacement is the same cost.. and you have a great point.. .If you frequently remove and replace the tank/ regulator,, a solid, more robust gasket will last longer.. making it a better choice


Now.. what was the OP's question???