Co2 mother bottle aluminum 20lb vs 50lb with siphon

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  1. ZARUBA1987

    ZARUBA1987 Well-Known Member

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    I’m looking at aluminum 20lb vs 50lb mother bottle with siphon tube for filling. I know 20lb would be easier to transport but honestly how many 7oz co2 bottles can I expect to get out of it? It may be better to go with a 50lb just because it has more yield with less trips to fill. Any advice much appreciated

    Thanks

    John
     
    ZARUBA1987, Jan 22, 2019
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  2. thegeek

    thegeek Well-Known Member

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    How strong are you? Like the lottery your friend count may go up exponential on the fill line.

    I would go with the 20 lbs Aluminum bottle.
     
    thegeek, Jan 23, 2019
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  3. kgaigalas

    kgaigalas Well-Known Member

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    I hate to agree with "the geek" ;););)
    I would go with the 20 lbs Aluminum bottle.
    I have a 20lb. bottle / no siphon
    down side:
    you will only get 15lb. of usable CO2
    Price per ounce of CO2 is higher
    50lb.
    HEAVY - 50lbs. refers to the CO2 only
    you will have to lay it on the ground after use because it will no stand without support.:crying::crying:
     
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    kgaigalas, Jan 23, 2019
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