CO2 tank questions.
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BiGGiePauls33
Current BRS President
I bought a nice one from a grow store that did offer exchanges on nicer tanks but they've not closed. I may just buy a few 20lb ones to have on hand
Mike Lemming
Well-Known Member
I go to a local airsoft/paintball store to fill mine up. It's relatively cheap for how long the tank last.
dz6t
Acro Garden, BRS Sponsor
I use airgas, because they only sell food grade CO2. Food grade CO2 is very important, as non food grade contains harmful chemicals like benzene. Despite Airgas is more expensive, you are guarantee to get a full tank of CO2. Simply weigh the empty tank vs the filled tank.
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Reefried
In need of Reefhab
Yes, paintball C02 is not good. Only food grade
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Reefried
In need of Reefhab
So it seems most people go to airgas and swap tanks out? So maybe I just buy a cheaper used one as I am going to lose it anyways?
dz6t
Acro Garden, BRS Sponsor
Yes indeed
Just make sure you know how to (google) check the certification date on the used cylinder. (or just buy / rent it where you will be exchanging).
Mike Lemming
Well-Known Member
I am told that they use food grade. Whether that is true or not, I don't know. But, what is the problem if it is not?
BiGGiePauls33
Current BRS President
Impurities I'd imagine like if you spray Lysol or other airborne things in your room where your tank lives, it'll get into the water.
Mike Lemming
Well-Known Member
Could be, I've never had a problem with it. Maybe it is food grade?
Chris.sturgis
Well-Known Member
Chances are it is NSF certified or equivalent certified C02 since there are not that many suppliers of C02 in the region and they want to have the ability to supply product to everyone. The majority of C02 that is used in this region is for food/beverage.
Spaceman
Well-Known Member
So I haven't started my reactor but I have been using co2 for years growing plants. I use green zone in worcester they use food grade and nice tanks with handles for exchange. Getting it filled is a pain for me with 2 20lb tanks so a swap for under 20 each is what I do.
dz6t
Acro Garden, BRS Sponsor
First of all, food grade and non food grade CO2 are manufactured differently. Food grade CO2 is from Ethanol plants as a by product. Non food grade CO2 is captured from various chemical fumes.
Second, non food grade contains benzene, acetaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds.
Second, non food grade contains benzene, acetaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds.
Mike Lemming
Well-Known Member
You live near Worcester? There aren't many of us out this way..
rock-n-reef
Well-Known Member
I've used Maine Oxy. They usually carry 5lbs tank for exchange
MikeG
Non-member
If it is the paintball shop on Rt20 in Auburn, they had always said it was food grade because they supply people who brew beer but that could have changed.
