Transfering Gas?? Please Help

[wizard22]

I bought a 20# tank on craigslist, it is full and it wont fit into my kegerator, can i use it to fill my 5# tanks, if so what adapters will i need?


Thanks,

Wiz

[Scott Zuhse]

If you have room outside your kegerator for the 20# cylinder, you could route the pressure line through a wall to the coupler. This would be more practical and safer than attempting to transfer a gas that is at a very high pressure. It is easier to monitor your gauges as well. When boring the hole (5/8" to 3/4"), proceed slowly to assure that a thermostat wire that may be present is not severed.

[wizard22]

Thanks for the reply, i just sold it and bought another 5# tank, my next question is, which regulator should i get?

Beer Regulator - Double Gauge - CO2 Primary - Premium Series

or

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I have had the Cornelius in the past but if the mm one is better ill go that route

[psychodad]

I'd get the Micro Matic premium. It is a good regulator and you can get parts and service for it from Micro Matic for ten bucks less. Not that you can't get parts for the other one, but it won't likely be as easy as getting them for the Micro Matic.

[wizard22]

Which are you currently using? I don't know anyone with a mm regulator that's why I'm asking about it, are you familiar with the other I listed as a choice?

Thanks,

Wiz

[psychodad]

My recommendation is based on my customer service history with Micro Matic. I bought plenty of stuff from Micro Matic and I know that if there was a problem I can call customer service and bet dollars to donuts I will be happy with the result. I'm not saying that is the case with the other vendor's link, but I go with who I've had luck with in the past. And is $10 less.

[wizard22]

Thanks for your input, I just ordered one, I can't wait to see what its all about!!

Thanks,

Wiz