How many of you have a extra co2 tank?

[jhon]

I am thinking of purchasing a spare co2 tank just in case I run out at an inopportune time. From what I understand, the gauges hold steady for a long time and then take a sudden nosedive. My last two tanks I got filled long before they needed to be filled just to be on the safe side.

How many of you keep a spare tank handy? I can get a 5 lb tank here for about 60 bucks delivered. I am thinking just running out once on a Sunday afternoon will make the cost worthwhile.

[bkl63]

I have a spare, well had a spare, now have 2 units and working on a 3rd tank.

[Acmemfg]

Essential accessory. Not unlike the spare tire in your car.

[psychodad]

I've never had a problem running out of co2. When my primary gauge goes into the red, I know I have a few days to get it exchanged or refilled. Were I going to throw a half barrel on and have a big party and I was close to red I may think about exchanging early. But for the most part I don't worry.

[mattnad]

I considered getting a second tank until I found a local place to refill while I wait.

[PF02]

I keep an extra tank ready for such disasters.

[cubby_swans]

I've never had a problem running out of co2. When my primary gauge goes into the red, I know I have a few days to get it exchanged or refilled. Were I going to throw a half barrel on and have a big party and I was close to red I may think about exchanging early. But for the most part I don't worry.

This is what I do. Unless you're having a party, you're not going to suddenly run out of co2. When my guage starts to drop, I generally have at least a week until I actually run out.

[bkl63]

Having been to a party where a cylinder ran out, I consider it to be a necessity. I don't have a High Pressure gauge on my main system plus the tank is stored inside. I really don't open the kegerator except to switch kegs or clean the lines. When a keg runs out I generally have two on tap so I still have beer... same with the CO2. If you entertain, I would call it an necessity.

[Dalton]

I have 2 spares and high pressure gauges. I travel with a jockey box and keg blanket to outdoor events often and always bring a spare along. I worry more about leaks and other mishaps more than running out during the actual pouring of the beer. I have run out at home (I am cheap and use all that I can), but no worries with the spares!!

[THE ICEMAN]

My primary is a 10 pounder & my back-up is a 5 pounder. When one dies I just plug in the other & then I have plenty of time to get the spare filled.


THE ICEMAN

[Purifier]

Only on third keg since I built my wonderful machine of beer. I will let you know when the time comes.

[Kpt42]

I have two 20 lb tanks and a 15. About to go drop one off at the brewery to get filled and have a few free beers on the tour.

Its convenient to be able to just leave the tank when I get a keg and pick it up the next time I get a keg.

[Dennison17]

I have a spare 5lb that is always full. Never had an issues or worry. The peace of mind is worth it.... (IMHO)

[panthermark]

I am over-loaded on spares...

My primary is a 15lb tank...
My back-up is a 10lb tank... (still filled with beer-gas that I have not used in 9 months)
I have a 12 gram CO-2 charger that I take with me when I travel with my 3 gallon corny...
And if all else fails, I have a hand-pump (I use this for cleaning so I don't waste CO2)

[aguyindallas]

My Nostalgia unit came with a lame 2.5lb CO2 tank. When I discovered how hard those are to get swapped out, I quickly got on Craigslist and found myself a 5lb bottle for 25.00-30.00, delivered. Now I have a spare. I keep the 5lb in use and have the 2.5lb full as a backup.