I picked up a CO2 tank at a grage sale for $15 and all I need is the valve for a CO2 tank set up. Here is my question. Should I get it pressure tested? It's empty right now but how do I check how safe it is? Also can it be painted?
CO2 tank question
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The place that fills it will check the date before they do anything..at least around here they do
You can paint if you want but if the tanks good just go for the exchange otherwise you will need to wait for it to be filled (PIA IMO)
You can paint if you want but if the tanks good just go for the exchange otherwise you will need to wait for it to be filled (PIA IMO)
They won't fill it unless it has a recent hydro date on it. If they do, they're subject to DOT [sic] fine. I think CO2 tanks have to be hydro'ed every 5 years. Compressed air (scuba) is 3 years.. 5 for carbon fiber wrapped tanks produced post 2001-06.
You also need to find out if the tank has a siphon or "dip tube" in it. They're used to fill other tanks from that one. If so, you'll want to have it removed. If you don't, your tank will push liquid CO2 rather than gas.
I'm with Phil.. go for a tank you can exchange.. It's usually $100 or so for a deposit and ~ $10 for each exchange. This is the route I went for my keggerator.
You also need to find out if the tank has a siphon or "dip tube" in it. They're used to fill other tanks from that one. If so, you'll want to have it removed. If you don't, your tank will push liquid CO2 rather than gas.
I'm with Phil.. go for a tank you can exchange.. It's usually $100 or so for a deposit and ~ $10 for each exchange. This is the route I went for my keggerator.
Just saw the brand new 20# one at Harbor Freight for $85.