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Brewing Discussions => Equipment & Chemicals => Topic started by: Hefeman on March 12, 2016, 02:44:17 PM

Title: CO2 in Cork
Post by: Hefeman on March 12, 2016, 02:44:17 PM
Hi,

Anyone know if Munster CO2 are still in business? Tried calling them a few times today but the call didn't connect.

Hefeman
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: LordEoin on March 12, 2016, 02:57:26 PM
i got gas from him a few weeks ago
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: Hefeman on March 12, 2016, 06:43:56 PM
Great, thanks LordEoin!
I actually took a spin out there today and although closed it did look like a place that was potentially still doing business :)
Does he sell canisters? If so is it the fire extinguisher type and is there anything I should avoid? I'll be dropping into him early next week.

I'm ready to fill my first keg, might carb naturally this time. Is it important to fill up the head space with CO2 or can I just fill and hook up the CO2 in a few weeks time?
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: LordEoin on March 12, 2016, 07:06:28 PM
he does sell canisters and he's fairly reasonable too. Make sure to tell him in advance that it's for home brewing and he'll modify it for you.
it didn't click with me earlier but I think he's only open mon-fri.

Regarding the headspace.. if you don't purge the headspace you'll have oxygen in there and when it builds pressure you'll be forcing that oxygen into solution.
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: aweisse on March 12, 2016, 07:34:23 PM
I got a cyclinder filled there last week, he be there in the mornings try at around 10am .

Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: mr hoppy on March 12, 2016, 07:55:24 PM
LE's absolutely right about purging.

Incidentally it's no harm to ring ahead, especially if you are trying to get in on a Saturday morning.
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: Hefeman on March 12, 2016, 09:26:33 PM
Cheers guys I'll keep it in the FV until I get the gas.
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: Hefeman on March 14, 2016, 01:28:16 PM
Called up today, he doesn't have any cylinders at the moment. Anyone else know somewhere that might have one?
BTW The Munster O2 landline no longer works, he gave me a mobile no for future use, not sure if I should publish that here but PM me if you need it.
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: johnrm on March 14, 2016, 05:33:05 PM
I'd say your grand. I think I posted it before.
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: mr hoppy on March 29, 2016, 08:53:00 PM
Quote from: hefeman on March 14, 2016, 01:28:16 PM
Called up today, he doesn't have any cylinders at the moment. Anyone else know somewhere that might have one?
BTW The Munster O2 landline no longer works, he gave me a mobile no for future use, not sure if I should publish that here but PM me if you need it.

Hi Hefeman - can you PM me that number please?
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: Hefeman on March 29, 2016, 10:04:13 PM
Have it in the car I'll post it here tomorrow.
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: mr hoppy on March 29, 2016, 10:16:37 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: johnrm on March 31, 2016, 08:26:06 AM
Munster CO2
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Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: Hefeman on March 31, 2016, 09:13:27 PM
Sorry for the delay, the no. he gave me is different and he said it was a new number: 085 8582725
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: mr hoppy on April 01, 2016, 01:32:52 AM
Great. Thanks Hefeman - I had the number johnrm posted. Someone else is using that now. :-[
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: Fal on April 01, 2016, 10:37:21 AM
I got an email from iedeopt this morning about a sale they have on. You might be able to get Co2 from them - see below:

Orders over €100 and get 10% off! Only until Midnight.

Use promo code "MAR51" at checkout

Sale Ends: Thursday Tonight 31st March
Title: Re: CO2 in Cork
Post by: mr hoppy on April 02, 2016, 10:33:16 AM
Turns out that AJ Edge now own Munster CO2. Price for a 6l refill is still 20e, but don't think they'll be doing weekend refills anymore. They are open 8.30-4.30 (closed for lunch 1-2) weekdays.
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