Nitrogen usage

[TAPMAN]

I know that it takes approximately ( give or take) a 1/2 pound of CO2 to dispense a 1/2 keg of beer @12-14lbs of pressure, is there any imfo about how many kegs can you dispense using a 60/40 and/or 25/75 mix with a 50lb CO2 size (240cf?) nitrogen tank? I get asked this question when a customer is deciding whether to purchase nitrogen or purchase a nitrogen generator. Most places are using bulk CO2 tanks, so that is usually not a concern, but I have no idea what to tell them about nitrogen usage.

[Scott Zuhse]

Please refer to this link on keg yield for assistance with consulting with your customer. At 60% CO2 / 40% Nitrogen blend, your yield should be close to 115 kegs for the 240K bottle. This is providing there are no leaks and no gas is utilized for pressurizing cleaning equipment. Hope this helps.

Scott Zuhse, Instructor Micro Matic Dispense Institute

[TAPMAN]

Thank you, Scott.