just purchased 20lb co2 tank-how do I?

[Bobby_M]

It is a very confusing mix of stickers but if that green diamond says "non-flammable gas", it's probably a legit CO2 tank. The valve looks right.

 

[okiedog]

If you are really not sure if it is steel or aluminum, throw a magnet on it. If it sticks it's steel. If it falls off, it's aluminum.

 

[yewtah-brewha]

looks like its steel. the magnet sticks. The guy who sold it said it was aluminum, I really don't care, I think the steel is more durable just prone to rust.

 

[okiedog]

If you don't like the rust, coat it with rust bullet.

http://www.rustbullet.com/

 

[Clearcut23]

Stick a pillow case over the valve and open it up to release the gas. If it is indeed CO2 it will form chunks of dry ice inside the pillow case. Or you can always hook your regulator up to it and smell it. You'll get that burping sensation in your nose

 

[yewtah-brewha]

Stick a pillow case over the valve and open it up to release the gas. If it is indeed CO2 it will form chunks of dry ice inside the pillow case. Or you can always hook your regulator up to it and smell it. You'll get that burping sensation in your nose

It must be co2 we filled a 2 liter bottle of water and made carbon ated water. I don't know of any other property that is stored in a tank that will do that. So I guess its co2

 

[yewtah-brewha]

If you don't like the rust, coat it with rust bullet.

http://www.rustbullet.com/

Thanks. I will keeo in mind for future bottles, this one is coated in a black plastic substance. I was thinking the inside is the part im also concered with.