CO2 refills from Paintball stores good or bad?

Now that I reached the end, I am fed up with the yeast thing. Its is such a pain. I tried the jello thing twice and flushed it after less than a month because it was not putting out.

I say this because I have a limited budget and the cost of a pressure system is tough. So I have looked at temporary low cost solutions. The little tube you get for co2 rifles and hand guns state "not for human consumption".

My point is, co2 is used for human cunsumption and not all sources are suitable for this porpose. That is why I would not just go with any source of pressurized co2. It is my guess that welding supply stores and beverage distributers get thiers from the same supplier. Other places...well :soda:
 
YOu should be able to get a pressurized system going for about $125 or so.

Check locally at fire extinguisher and welding shops to find a used 5 lb tank. Check each store as you are looking for a deal on an excess tank.

If you move quickly, this guy hipchack@yahoo.com
has a used 3.5 lb tank for $30 (plus shipping).

Look at my site for RapidsWholesale and a couple of other sites with low cost regulators. About $35 or so.

Needle valve. If you have a local Clippard dealer you are in luck. Check www.clippard.com to see distributors in your area. Valve cost is about $10. Take in your regulator to get them to help you with whatever fittings you may need.

YOu will need a diffuser but likely you already have such.

http://members.cox.net/tulsaalstons/AquaticPlants.htm#High Pressure CO2

Good luck.

Bob :cool:
 
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