JesseRC
Well-Known Member
So what are you gonna use your paintball tank and reg for, the 3L kegs?
Pizzaman
When you go on a co2 tank search, look for local fire safety equipment dealers. They usually have reconditioned co2 tanks for cheap, like 15# for $50, and that's hydro tested and full. Fills are cheaper at those shops, too.
Pizzaman, did you ever see my post a few pages back on the Craigslist find. It was a 15# tanks with co2 still in it.
Finished CO2 Adapter:
Close Up:
9oz CO2 Tank: $10
Universal Fill Adapter(the green thing): $7
1/8" Brass Nipple: $2
1/8" X 1/2" Brass Bushing: $3
Shiny New Kegging System: $priceless
Now if only I could figure out how to get my vinyl tubing to fit over the outlet of the regulator I would be in business...
i see......
If a druck buddy kicks over the regulator they deserve a shard of brass in their face. As for the innocent bystander I'll offer them free homebrew for life as an out of court settlement, or just out run them.
Right....so how much are we talking for the proper compression fittings? Would it be cheaper to buy this little diddly for $21: "The Adapter" CO2 regulator to Paintball tank Adapter
After doing a little more research I have found that the pin valve connected to paintball tanks is made of solid brass. How is it that these can withstand the constant pressure but a brass compression joint couldn't?
Pizzaman - Its all about wall thickness of the brass fitting. Smaller diameters w/ higher wall thickness can withstand more pressure...
I was wondering if anyone had attempted a DIY plastic keg like the one from this link
oz.craftbrewer.org/Library/Gear/GSanders/CheapKegs.shtml
Afterthought - my big concern here wasn't off flavors in my brew ... rather the possibility of ingesting something harmful. So I remain cautious but the portable type rig certainly is attractive none the less.
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