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Brewing Discussions => Equipment & Chemicals => Topic started by: jawalemon on November 10, 2014, 10:05:40 PM

Title: CO2 adapter
Post by: jawalemon on November 10, 2014, 10:05:40 PM
I've a CO2 canister with a female output(see attached) and a gas regulator with a female input, they look about the same size. Where would i get something to join them?

Thanks
Title: Re: CO2 adapter
Post by: Greg2013 on November 10, 2014, 10:14:15 PM
Are you sure that is C02 ? Female adapter like that usually means it is a nitrous/C02 mix tank.For refilling purposes you would be better off to get that valve replace maybe ?  ;D
Title: Re: CO2 adapter
Post by: auralabuse on November 10, 2014, 10:38:51 PM
Yep,  looks like mixed alright
Title: Re: CO2 adapter
Post by: jawalemon on November 10, 2014, 10:40:19 PM
Sorry, yeah it's a mixed tank. Is there anything i can do to get it to work?
Title: Re: CO2 adapter
Post by: auralabuse on November 11, 2014, 12:05:08 AM
There is a co2 to nitro conversion Nut on eBay but I wouldn't recommend it as that tank is filled at a much higher pressure than your regulators normal operating pressure.  You would be better off getting a mixed gas regulator
Title: Re: CO2 adapter
Post by: jawalemon on November 11, 2014, 08:46:40 AM
Looks like it would be cheaper to buy a bottle of co2 than a new regulator.
Title: Re: CO2 adapter
Post by: molc on November 11, 2014, 08:57:25 AM
Aye, plus you can probably sell the mixed gas tank to someone that wants to pour nitro stout.
Title: Re: CO2 adapter
Post by: auralabuse on November 11, 2014, 09:38:24 AM
I got one on eBay for 35, does the job
Title: Re: CO2 adapter
Post by: auralabuse on November 11, 2014, 09:46:53 AM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=170841192047&alt=web
Title: Re: CO2 adapter
Post by: auralabuse on November 11, 2014, 09:47:33 AM
You just need the screw on barb for your gas line
Title: Re: CO2 adapter
Post by: jawalemon on November 11, 2014, 10:44:37 PM
Ended up getting a 5kg from AJ Edge. The lad i was talking to took one home and i picked it up from his gaf as they don't open on Saturday. Would totally recommend them.

I asked about opening on Saturdays but he said it would cost too much but would consider doing a one off if there was a good few people looking for refills.
Title: Re: CO2 adapter
Post by: auralabuse on November 12, 2014, 01:05:31 AM
They are a godsend for home brewers really