Complete Pressurized CO2 System Review

[32Bit_Fish]

Is there safety concerns with handling these CO2 cylinders? My tank is in my bedroom.

[Bluek24a4]

Be it in any location, never let a pressurized tank fall over and hit its top, and make sure its not leaking from anywhere.

[hamato]

Cheapest I found for a new 10lb tank was aquariumplants.com at $78.
I also considered Beverage Elements @ $67 but shipping put the cost above AP.com

Either way make sure you find a local business that will do the refill before you buy, as mentioned a lot of welding shops will only do swaps with their rusty old tanks which you don't want if it's in your room. I got a used regulator & fabco needle valve from a forums user here for $80 and bought the rest direct from clippard. Total cost was a over $200 after shipping etc but I'm very satisfied with the equipment.

[bucilini]

Here is a 5# cylinder at amazon.com for 55 bucks http://goo.gl/8SHjJ and local welding shop charges 10 bucks to fill it.

[32Bit_Fish]

Originally Posted by Bluek24a4

Be it in any location, never let a pressurized tank fall over and hit its top, and make sure its not leaking from anywhere.

What if I accidentally dropped it on the ground? What could happen? I'm assuming it's not as dangerous as the O2 cylinders, right? I dont want to have a bomb in my room and I wont be able to sleep at night.

Can I lay it down on its side while I transport it in a car?

I'm a completely noob in this, so I had to ask and know about all possible safety concerns before I get one.

Do I need to use soap water to check the valve all the time? I dont know how to make sure it's not leaking using any other methods. I dont want to see CO2 poisoning in my room.

[JasonG75]

Originally Posted by 32Bit_Fish

I was looking around on Ebay. None of the cylinder listed as newly pressure tested even the new ones. I thought the seller supposed to include that important piece of information in their listing.

Where do u get your cylinder pressure tested? And how much to test it?

You looked in the wrong place then... here is the person I buy from, obviously I cant link it but here is the txt

Brand NEW 5 lb. CO2 aluminum cylinder

with NEW 320 valve !!

Proud to say, American made cylinder !!
This cylinder manufactured date is 2/12 !!
This is important because you do not want a cylinder that you have to turn around and get hydrotested. This tank does not need hydrotested for 5 yrs.!!

[JasonG75]

Originally Posted by 32Bit_Fish

What if I accidentally dropped it on the ground? What could happen?

If dropped correctly it might shoot off like a rocket, Don't drop it.

Originally Posted by 32Bit_Fish

Can I lay it down on its side while I transport it in a car?

yes, just make sure you never transport it with the regulator attached.

Originally Posted by 32Bit_Fish

Do I need to use soap water to check the valve all the time? I dont know how to make sure it's not leaking using any other methods. I dont want to see CO2 poisoning in my room.

Just make sure all the fitting are tight and secure and you will never have a problem..I think there is enough air in your room to counter a 5lb cylinder of Co2.

[32Bit_Fish]

Originally Posted by JasonG75

If dropped correctly it might shoot off like a rocket, Don't drop it.



yes, just make sure you never transport it with the regulator attached.




Just make sure all the fitting are tight and secure and you will never have a problem..I think there is enough air in your room to counter a 5lb cylinder of Co2.

Thanks so much for the information. The CO2 cylinder will not explore from sudden impact of the cylinder or store in a exreme temperature like inside of a car that has been in the hot sun in the summer?

[livingword26]

Originally Posted by 32Bit_Fish

Thanks so much for the information. The CO2 cylinder will not explore from sudden impact of the cylinder or store in a exreme temperature like inside of a car that has been in the hot sun in the summer?

"Sudden impact" leaves a lot of room for interpretation. Storing a newly refilled cylinder in a car in the sun, could very likely result gas being vented. I wouldn't want to handle a tank that hot.

[JasonG75]

Originally Posted by 32Bit_Fish

Thanks so much for the information. The CO2 cylinder will not explore from sudden impact of the cylinder or store in a exreme temperature like inside of a car that has been in the hot sun in the summer?

yes for sure

There should be common sense, in ALL aspects of life.

[32Bit_Fish]

What do you guys think about complete CO2 system at GreenLeaf.com?

Also how do I check the CO2 level in my tank?

[nokturnalkid]

Originally Posted by 32Bit_Fish

What do you guys think about complete CO2 system at GreenLeaf.com?

Also how do I check the CO2 level in my tank?

I don't think anyone will have anything bad to say about gla. A bit pricey but quality and service are there.

Get yourself a drop checker WITH 4dkh reagent. A dc will tell you the approximate range for your co2 levels. The reagent that most dc's come with is only part of the solution to make your dc work.

[herns]

Originally Posted by 32Bit_Fish

I called one of the welding supply companies in my neighborhood. Here is their price for CO2 cylinders.

5 lb aluminum cylinder - $125 - refill is $19
10 lb steel cylinder - $175 - refill is $22.

Beveragefactory.com has sales on their CO2 tanks. you can get $63++ shipped for 5 lbs. CHeck out from their amazon store also. If you live in CA they will charge state tax. Their Amazon store doesnt add tax.

[32Bit_Fish]

Yeah, Im still looking around and hoping to get a really nice deal on the system. I think $63+shipping for a 5 lb tank is what most people charge. I'm not a DIY type of guy, so probably go with a complete system instead.