co2 tank question

lachrimae · 03/16/2006, 07:23 PM

I just got a new 5lb co2 tank (package deal with Korralin Calcium Reactor) and took it up to the local homebrew store to get it filled.

This place charges $2 per lb. and the guy came back with a total of $3.25

I asked why the price was so low &, if memory serves, he said:

"You see how the bottle is kind of warm from sitting in your car? Well, it would only take 1 1/2 lbs but it's still 1000 gallons. If you bring in the tank chilled we'll be able to fit a little more in there"

I understand why a cold tank could compress more co2 but is it odd for a 5lb tank to take only 1 1/2 lbs when approx. 90 degrees?

When he says "it's still 1000 gallons", does that mean that a 5lb refill would also offer only 1000 gallons?

I've done homebrew but I bottled my own & never messed with co2 and this is my 1st calcium reactor...

Please offer insight!

Thanks,

Mark

Julio · 03/16/2006, 07:25 PM

I had a 5 gallon tank that i bought back in Oct and the thing just emptied itself, they keep the tank outdoors here in NYC so in your case i am pretty sure that is the case.

03/16/2006, 07:23 PM	#1
lachrimae Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 69	co2 tank question I just got a new 5lb co2 tank (package deal with Korralin Calcium Reactor) and took it up to the local homebrew store to get it filled. This place charges $2 per lb. and the guy came back with a total of $3.25 I asked why the price was so low &, if memory serves, he said: "You see how the bottle is kind of warm from sitting in your car? Well, it would only take 1 1/2 lbs but it's still 1000 gallons. If you bring in the tank chilled we'll be able to fit a little more in there" I understand why a cold tank could compress more co2 but is it odd for a 5lb tank to take only 1 1/2 lbs when approx. 90 degrees? When he says "it's still 1000 gallons", does that mean that a 5lb refill would also offer only 1000 gallons? I've done homebrew but I bottled my own & never messed with co2 and this is my 1st calcium reactor... Please offer insight! Thanks, Mark

03/16/2006, 07:25 PM	#2
Julio Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New york Posts: 7,978	I had a 5 gallon tank that i bought back in Oct and the thing just emptied itself, they keep the tank outdoors here in NYC so in your case i am pretty sure that is the case. __________________ Thanks, Have a nice day. Julio Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef w/ 250 watt SE XM10Ks and AP1003, 12 gallon reef, 40 gallon reef