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CO2 Bulk Cylinder

Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:56 pm
by Guest Twenty
How long can a bulk cylinder last? I bought mine used. It has to be tested right away and I believe that I have had it tested 2 more times.

Thx

Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:24 pm
by pgfaini
It will last until it fails a hydrostatic test. I've seen cylinders used in soda fountains that were over thirty years old. Unlike air, nitrogen oxygen and other gas cylinders, CO2, liquefies at a comparably low pressure, putting less strain on the tanks.
Paul

co2 tanks

Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 2:51 am
by ronpistolero
In line with this, how long would a compressed air tank last as for the Steyr LP1 is concerned? Mine is about 13 years old by now.
Ron