how long should 10 pound CO2 last?

[TRIPLEMSU]

i will be kegging 2-3 at about 12 psi continously...pending no leaks...how long should i expect it to last???

 

[ThreeBrothersBrewery]

While this isn't really what I've seen because we use our co2 for several task it's still pretty helpful. http://http://www.micromatic.com/beer-questions/how-many-beer-kegs-dispensed-out-co2-tank-aid-89.html What we generally see is 20-30 kegs off our 20lb but I'm sure we can get more out of it if it was just for serving.

 

[Brewnoob1]

Depends on how you use it, but that link posted above gives a general idea for just serving. I've seen that in an ideal situation, carbing/serving used roughly 1/2lb of co2. So, a 10lber would last for about 20 kegs. But as mentioned, a lot of people use them for other things like cleaning/sanitizing etc. I'm still dialing in my system and have been chasing small leaks, but am noticing about 1lb of co2 per keg.

 

[audger]

but am noticing about 1lb of co2 per keg.

that seems very high. you should be able to dispense 20-40 gallons per lb of CO2, or force carbonate 5-15 gallons per pound of CO2.

all depending on serving pressure and carbonation volume, of course.