Gas questions

[Mr_Zee]

I picked this up on my travels :party:

And I can have another one if I like. :party:
But my question is.. Is it suitable for a (later to be purchased) Cornie. The gas is a Nitrogen and CO2 mix..Is this the right gas? :pray:

Next question....I have been offered a couple of Butane cylinders. Is the gas suitable for a Propane burner? Can I have the cylinder refilled with Propane? :pray:

 

[Dieseljockey]

Don't know about Q1... :hmm:
but Q2 why don't you just change your blue Butane cylinder for a red Propane at your local garage/builders yard....I've done so.... :thumb:

 

[Moley]

Yes, you can use butane for your propane burner, if you've got a butane regulator.

No, you can't get the cylinder refilled with a different gas, they have different outlets.

As DJ says, you can usually exchange an empty butane cylinder for a full propane, or vice-versa, for the same size of cylinder.

 

[Cussword]

I believe the Nitrogen mix is good for stout :drink:

 

[TLServices]

Providing the cylinder you've acquired does contain what it says, then it is ideal for stouts, etc. The nitrogen will give a tighter, creamier head than CO2 alone.

Welcome to brewing your own nitro-keg beer, lol!

 

[Mr_Zee]

Can I use it for standard Ale, then refil it with CO2 alone?

 

[Aleman]

No one will fill a mixed gas cylinder with CO2 . . . they are colour coded so that you can tell what's in them . . . putting the wrong gas in a cylinder is downright dangerous . . . and possibly lethal.

Because CO2 liquifies at low pressures (800psi) that is pretty much the maximum pressure in the cylinder (They are hydro tested to much higher than this though) . . . but Mixed gas needs much higher pressures (2000 psi). . . . The cylinders also take different fittings (CO2 is male Mixed Gas Female), and the primary stage regulators are different.

 

[snail59]

Getting two cornie's and a regulator of Norm. Can I use A disposable welding C02 canister as a tempory gas supply till I get a proper drinks CO2 cylinder.