[THC] Filling CO2 tank info

[Scott Moll]

I vented it more (several different times as I passed by the setup), it
seems to have calmed down now and my low psi gauge has calmed down so I can
really see what pressure I'm putting on the keg.
<sigh>

Thanks for the reply!

-Scott

On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 9:10 AM, Don Peterson <majpeterson at yahoo.com> wrote:

> All,
> The liquid coming off your CO2 bottle was likely a result of your bottle
> being overfilled.  I would vent off some and then check that it stops.
> Those who use CO2 for other purposes often invert the bottles to
> purposefully discharge the liquid CO2 into their projects.  If you vent off
> some and it does not stop discharging liquid you might have a bottle with a
> invert tube in it.  I would then exchange the bottle.  I always discharge
> some to make sure there is no debris in the valve before I connect it to the
> beer.  If you do the same just make sure it doesn't blow your gasket out and
> leave you without a proper seal.
>
> Don P.
>
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* Scott Moll <samoll33 at gmail.com>
> *To:* thc at lafinlarry.net
> *Sent:* Saturday, June 13, 2009 4:50:16 AM
> *Subject:* [THC] Filling CO2 tank info
>
> [Also posted on the bulletin board]
>
> Today I called around and this is what I found:
>
> People's will ONLY FILL tanks, NOT EXCHANGE OR RECERTIFY; Cost is about
> $16.
> Hours are usually 8-5
>
> PRAXAIR (near UPS off 26th) will ONLY EXCHANGE, not fill; for about $17
> Hours are usually 8-5 also.
>
> ACE Fire Extinguisher will FILL (yes, about $7 or $8 if I remember right a
> bout a year ago), AND they will RECERTIFY tanks that are due (if it passes
> the pressure test) but the guy there told me it would take 3 or so days
> before you got it checked/returned. I think I had to call ahead to make
> sure
> someone was there to refill my bottle (they may be out delivering/on
> call)....keep this in mind before you just drop by.
>
> =======================
> OK, ALAN and all, I JUST got a 5# CO2 tank EXCHANGED from PRAXAIR
> today.....but when I hooked it up my low psi guage went crazy. I closed the
> tank valve then vented off what little CO2 was in my gauge and hose....IT
> HAD a little LIQUID COMING OUT with the gas.......That has to be water +
> ??.
> I AM NOT HAPPY since I do NOT want that in my beer! I will be contacting
> them Sat/Mon to ask why this is the case (1st time I've ever seen that) and
> I'll let you all know how that works out. HOPEFULLY it is just a fluke with
> this new bottle. I'm NOT trying to dirty their name, I'm just really
> surprised.....
>
> However, my question is: has anyone else experienced LIQUID coming out of
> their CO2 bottles with the gas?!?!?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Scott
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