oxygen tank

[+HopSpunge+]

I got this oxygen tank for free. And want to no if I can take it and get it filled w/ oxygen at the gas supply place? like I do with my CO2 tanks. It's empty. Or are they a use once and throw away type deal?

 

[IrishBrewer74]

I think it depends on the type of tank. The ones that attach to a medical type regulator are harder to get filled as most places wont do them and the places that do require a medical prescription. If it connects like a tank from the hardware store would I think you should have no issues.

As always, I reserve the right to be wrong.

Happy brewing!

 

[outside92129]

Does it look like your co2 tank? then it should be fine to take to a gas supply. If it's small and red, then no (disposable), and if it's skinny/shiny with a small reg then most likely a medical unit that IrishBrewer pointed out. Post a pic so we can verify 100%.

 

[+HopSpunge+]

I forgot to attach the picture

 

[raouliii]

That's a medical tank and will likely need a prescription for a refill.

 

[Misplaced_Canuck]

Try airgas and see if they'll exchange it.

MC

 

[Xpertskir]

That's a medical tank and will likely need a prescription for a refill.

This, unless you find someone who is willing to bend the rules. The good news is that you could brew 1000's of gallons on one fill

 

[+HopSpunge+]

I hope I can get it filled. It seems like I am always running for the little red ones from home depot. The home depot ones run out quick.

 

[raouliii]

.... The home depot ones run out quick.

I seem to get about 5 or 6, 5gal. batches out of each.

 

[adam01]

If its full, it should last you about 350 batches. Hope that's enough for you.
Otherwise, watch craigslist for some (non-empty) tanks like that.

 

[+HopSpunge+]

Ya. This ones empty. Oh well.

 

[cfrazier77]

Hopefully you can get it filled. But keep on watching craigslist and you should be able to pick up filled bottles at a good price. That is what I did.

 

[bja]

I seem to get about 5 or 6, 5gal. batches out of each.

If that's all you're getting, you're doing it wrong. I get 30-40 from one tank.

 

[raouliii]

If that's all you're getting, you're doing it wrong. I get 30-40 from one tank.

It could have been a few more, but not over 10 batches for me. I have to admit, I haven't really kept count.

Here is my method: I use my chamber to drop the temperature of the wort to pitching temperature, and pitch. I crack open the valve for 15 to 30 seconds of low to moderate bubbling while swirling the stone/wand slowing around the carboy. I then plug and rock the carboy to further aerate the wort. Install airlock and return it to the chamber. Evidently, I am using triple or quadruple the amount of O2 than you are.

All of my fermentations have finished at expected FG, except one, using WLP007, that missed FG by a couple points.

Of course, I'm open for suggestions.

 

[bja]

It could have been a few more, but not over 10 batches for me.

Here is my method: I use my chamber to drop the temperature of the wort to pitching temperature, and pitch. I crack open the valve for 15 to 30 seconds of low to moderate bubbling while swirling the stone/wand slowing around the carboy. I then plug and rock the carboy to further aerate the wort. Install airlock and return it to the chamber. Anything I should be doing differently?

If the bubbles are reaching the surface, you have it on too high.

 

[beersk]

If the bubbles are reaching the surface, you have it on too high.

I run it so there juuuust a slight movement on top of the wort. I might be on 9 or 10 of my little red canister, wondering when it's going to run out. Would love to have a refillable one as I don't think these red ones are recyclable. Ugh.