CO2 tanks

[21st-Amendment]

Looking at setting up a kegerator/mini pub and just had a question about CO2 tanks. How long do 5lb/10lb/20lb tanks generally last? It won't be getting really heavy usage, but i didnt want to be stuck having to get constant refills. Thanks

[Wolf359]

I have a small 5 gallon tank in my kegerator and it will just about get me through two 15.5 gallon kegs (assuming you're pouring at 4 - 10 psi). If I was starting from scratch I'd probably go with a 10 gallon tank, the extra cost would offset my laziness.

[YamahaXS]

Barring a leaky gasket my 10 pound tank lasts at least a year... i go through 15 corny kegs/year and force carbonate.

[21st-Amendment]

Thanks, thats what i was lookin for

[danno]

I have a 5 lb and a 20 lb tank, it's been almost a year since I've filled either of them. I use the 20 in my chest freezer to carbonate and serve, and I use the 5 lb to rack from primaries/secondaries, and for traveling.

the key part of this is as Yamaha said, "barring leaks". when you first hook up your setup, brush some soapy water on every connection and make sure you don't have any leaks, or you'll be heading back the next day to fill it up...