jm1827 284 Posted February 25, 2015 HI Everyone, My wife bought me a kegerator for my birthday, it is a 6.1 cubic ft version, and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas where I can purchase a Co2 cylinder and where I can get that cylinder filled. I live in western Monmouth county near exit 8 on the NJTPK. Also, does anyone know what size cylinder I should get? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted February 25, 2015 Any welding gas supply place should carry it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted February 25, 2015 Find a Paintball store - some do only HPA but some do CO2 http://www.airfillstations.com/locators/us/co2_paintball_tank_fill_locations Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simmons 1 Posted February 25, 2015 Reliable Carbonics in New Brunswick fill them cheap. To purchase one try the Brewers Apprentice in Freehold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted February 25, 2015 I have found putting a deposit down on one and just swapping them to be a better option than purchasing the tank.YMMV. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickySantoro 211 Posted February 25, 2015 I have found putting a deposit down on one and just swapping them to be a better option than purchasing the tank.YMMV. OP, This^. Local liquor store that sells kegs might be your best bet. Local place here handles both on a deposit/swap basis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot 358 Posted February 25, 2015 Call your local homebrew store (LHBS) and get their suggestion. Try to stick with a place that other kegerator owners or home brewers reliably go to. I got a bad tank of (non-food grade) CO2 once and it made my beer taste wack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bri894 17 Posted February 25, 2015 The liquor store I go to will swap it out for you. If you don't have one they're hook you up with one and you leave a deposit on it. The people there are very nice and they have a very large selection of kegs in stock and can pretty much get you anything it a couple of days. Joe's King of Kegs 160 Louis Street New Brunswick NJ 08901 732-846-2244 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted February 25, 2015 I have found putting a deposit down on one and just swapping them to be a better option than purchasing the tank.YMMV. Thanks, sounds like a plan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted February 25, 2015 OP, This^. Local liquor store that sells kegs might be your best bet. Local place here handles both on a deposit/swap basis. Thanks Nicky, I will try my local liquor store first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJKen 23 Posted February 25, 2015 I got mine from GTS on Rt 33. They are just before 33 hits 34. https://www.google.com/maps/place/GTS-Welco,+a+Praxair+Joint+Venture/@40.226,-74.159,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xeb7f6560cefe114d Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted February 25, 2015 I got mine from GTS on Rt 33. They are just before 33 hits 34. https://www.google.com/maps/place/GTS-Welco,+a+Praxair+Joint+Venture/@40.226,-74.159,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xeb7f6560cefe114d Ken Thanks Ken, do they sell and fill tanks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Njbanshee 9 Posted February 26, 2015 I don't want to jack your thread, but do you really save money owning a kegerator? What are the benefits and drawbacks? How long does beer in a keg stay fresh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted February 26, 2015 I don't want to jack your thread, but do you really save money owning a kegerator? What are the benefits and drawbacks? How long does beer in a keg stay fresh? I will let others chime in on the costs, as I don't have that information readily available, but for me it is more about the taste. Beer in a keg has a second fermentation that is much different than beer in a can or bottle, due to the size, so there is a different (better IMHO) taste. That aside, I don't see much of a cost savings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Njbanshee 9 Posted February 26, 2015 Definitely less trips to the store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickySantoro 211 Posted February 27, 2015 I will let others chime in on the costs, as I don't have that information readily available, but for me it is more about the taste. Beer in a keg has a second fermentation that is much different than beer in a can or bottle, due to the size, so there is a different (better IMHO) taste. That aside, I don't see much of a cost savings. It's about quality. Many years ago I sold can marking equipment to breweries. Here's a synopsis of what I was told by a brew master. I spent an afternoon standing in beer up to my ankles, Don't ask why, There was an accident. Keg beer is brewed to one pressure, then deposit bottles, then glass bottles, then cans. The higher the pressure, the better the flavor. You've all had Bud on tap and you've all had Bud in cans. Duh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted February 27, 2015 If you brew your own beer kegging is the way to go. You can control the carbonation to the exact levels of the beer style and it is also way easier than bottling.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot 358 Posted February 27, 2015 If you do the math, it's definitely more economical to drink by the keg versus the bottle. But, you definitely end up drinking more so it kinda washes out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted February 27, 2015 If you do the math, it's definitely more economical to drink by the keg versus the bottle. But, you definitely end up drinking more so it kinda washes out. Kind of like reloading....you may save $$ on a per round basis but you end up shooting more rounds! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites