Use without hydro testing???

[Crinkle]

My brother in law recently gave me some old kegging supplies from his parents. They haven't been touched in at least 10 years.
-10 pound CO2 tank
-duel regulator
-PBR tap handle
-faucet (unsure of brand)
-hand pump
-bunch of nasty hoses that went straight into the garbage

The CO2 tank is about half full, and my five pound tank is about empty. Should I take my chances with it not being up to code and use the CO2?? I'm all for saving money, but don't really want to set off a rocket in my kitchen....I'm just saying.

 

[Seven]

Rocket... or bomb?

If it were me I would err on the side of caution and get it hydro-tested and refilled. You should be able to get it retested and filled for less than $50. It's not worth taking a chance over.

 

[cyberwollf]

As long as you are not heating it up or anything the pressure wont increase. If its been holding for 10 years, I'd just use whats left then get it tested before refill.

 

[buzzkill]

use it till its gone,then get it tested and refilled.

 

[JRems]

^^ +1
I used a tank that had a last test date of 1973. You will be fine.