CO2 Tanks ???

Miketag · 07-17-2010, 12:03 AM

My brother has a 9 ounce tank from paintball, how long with that last with my 29 gallon tank?
And would a paintball tank even fit the regulator i bought?
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.co...95&pcatid=9895

ddtran46 · 07-17-2010, 12:52 AM

That regulator doesn't state that it is meant for a paintball co2 tank. You will need a co2 paintball adapter in order to use that 9oz paintball tank.
Here is the adapter that I mentioned:
http://www.homebrewing.org/The-Adapt...er_p_1122.html

I do not think that a 9oz tank would last long with your 29 gallon tank. Just find a 5 or 10lb co2 tank off of craigslist.

dbosman@msu.edu · 07-17-2010, 02:18 AM

Miketag, here is a list of the cities in New York state that have their own Craig's lists.
I know NY is a big state, but one of these should be worth a drive if the deal is good.
Do searches on the For Sale/Wanted category on each of these terms:
CO2, dioxide, beer, keg, brewing

albany
binghamton
buffalo
catskills
chautauqua
elmira-corning
finger lakes
glens falls
hudson valley
ithaca
long island
new york city
oneonta
plattsburgh-adirondacks
potsdam-canton-massena
rochester
syracuse
twin tiers NY/PA
utica-rome-oneida
watertown

Deals are out there. I got my first CO2 tank, an aluminum 10lb one, by purchasing everything from a young man selling his home brewing setup. After re-selling everything but the tank, it ended up costing under $10.00.
I'd mention the next three deals on tanks, but that would really be bragging.

Charles Crews · 07-17-2010, 06:00 AM

Worst case you can go to a welding supply store, a lot of times they have used ones. If not a new one is slightly under a $100 bucks filled up.

DevonCloud · 07-17-2010, 06:30 PM

Coming from someone who's first setup was a paintball regulator/cylinder, avoid these at all costs, unless it is your only choice. Red Sea makes a system designed for paintball cylinders and I have it, but the system costs approximately $200, has no solenoid to shut if off at night (runs 24/7 wasting CO2), and the cylinders are nearly the same cost as a standard size.

I bought the Red Sea one for about $200, then a 20oz cylinder for another $40. The cost to fill the cylinder was about $10. It would last me approximately 1.5-2 weeks on my 29 gallon. So I had to refill it twice a month for a total of $20. I have since bought a Milwaukee MA957 regulator, which includes a bubble counter, solenoid, and needle valve, plus a 5lb tank for around $150 with shipping. That tank cost me about $25 to fill and so far has lasted me about a month, with no drop in pressure.

Shop around and get a full size system. You'll save money up front and in the long run.

Miketag · 07-18-2010, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbosman@msu.edu

Miketag, here is a list of the cities in New York state that have their own Craig's lists.
I know NY is a big state, but one of these should be worth a drive if the deal is good.
Do searches on the For Sale/Wanted category on each of these terms:
CO2, dioxide, beer, keg, brewing

albany
binghamton
buffalo
catskills
chautauqua
elmira-corning
finger lakes
glens falls
hudson valley
ithaca
long island
new york city
oneonta
plattsburgh-adirondacks
potsdam-canton-massena
rochester
syracuse
twin tiers NY/PA
utica-rome-oneida
watertown

Deals are out there. I got my first CO2 tank, an aluminum 10lb one, by purchasing everything from a young man selling his home brewing setup. After re-selling everything but the tank, it ended up costing under $10.00.
I'd mention the next three deals on tanks, but that would really be bragging.

I know how to search craigslist and there's nothing out there that's what i need. thanks anyway for the idea, but tried it already

OverStocked · 07-18-2010, 08:12 AM

There are actually good deals on ebay right now. Don't use a paintball tank. You will just end up regretting it later after you've wasted cash on refills that are almost the same price as 5lb refills.

dbosman@msu.edu · 07-20-2010, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miketag

I know how to search craigslist and there's nothing out there that's what i need. thanks anyway for the idea, but tried it already

Today perhaps.
Patience substitutes quite nicely for cash, in many situations.

Good luck.

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ddtran46 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Elk Grove, Ca Posts: 1,589	That regulator doesn't state that it is meant for a paintball co2 tank. You will need a co2 paintball adapter in order to use that 9oz paintball tank. Here is the adapter that I mentioned: http://www.homebrewing.org/The-Adapt...er_p_1122.html I do not think that a 9oz tank would last long with your 29 gallon tank. Just find a 5 or 10lb co2 tank off of craigslist. __________________ ~~ADA Mini M~~ ~~Do!aqua Mini S~~ ~~Do!aqua Mini M~~ ~~ADA 60p~~ Eheim Pimp #430

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dbosman@msu.edu Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Lansing, MI, USA Posts: 2,710	Miketag, here is a list of the cities in New York state that have their own Craig's lists. I know NY is a big state, but one of these should be worth a drive if the deal is good. Do searches on the For Sale/Wanted category on each of these terms: CO2, dioxide, beer, keg, brewing albany binghamton buffalo catskills chautauqua elmira-corning finger lakes glens falls hudson valley ithaca long island new york city oneonta plattsburgh-adirondacks potsdam-canton-massena rochester syracuse twin tiers NY/PA utica-rome-oneida watertown Deals are out there. I got my first CO2 tank, an aluminum 10lb one, by purchasing everything from a young man selling his home brewing setup. After re-selling everything but the tank, it ended up costing under $10.00. I'd mention the next three deals on tanks, but that would really be bragging.

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DevonCloud Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 107	Coming from someone who's first setup was a paintball regulator/cylinder, avoid these at all costs, unless it is your only choice. Red Sea makes a system designed for paintball cylinders and I have it, but the system costs approximately $200, has no solenoid to shut if off at night (runs 24/7 wasting CO2), and the cylinders are nearly the same cost as a standard size. I bought the Red Sea one for about $200, then a 20oz cylinder for another $40. The cost to fill the cylinder was about $10. It would last me approximately 1.5-2 weeks on my 29 gallon. So I had to refill it twice a month for a total of $20. I have since bought a Milwaukee MA957 regulator, which includes a bubble counter, solenoid, and needle valve, plus a 5lb tank for around $150 with shipping. That tank cost me about $25 to fill and so far has lasted me about a month, with no drop in pressure. Shop around and get a full size system. You'll save money up front and in the long run.

07-18-2010, 08:12 AM	#7
OverStocked Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (76/94%) Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoDak Posts: 10,732	There are actually good deals on ebay right now. Don't use a paintball tank. You will just end up regretting it later after you've wasted cash on refills that are almost the same price as 5lb refills.