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    How to verify CO2 tank size ?

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    Dear AQ bro(s), may I seek your advise on how to verify the size of CO2 tank be it 2ltr or 3ltr tank? I notice its not writen or marked on the co2 tank. Thank you.
    Last edited by mtinghl; 27th Feb 2010 at 13:30.
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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    based on size maybe. the best is ask the fish shop owner.
    i'm ADDicted to this wonderful hobby

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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    There should be some alphnumeric printed on the tank. Not too diffcult to guess from the printing on how big the volume is.

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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    Thank you guys for your inputs.
    With Humble Regards,
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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    Here is a link to CO2 tanks.
    http://www.bnf.com/business_gas.html#2

    To make it easier, use Ctrl+F with the word CO2 to find. Sometimes you don't just look at what is available at LFS, you look at industrial grade stuffs to see which one suits your need first. For myself, I have sustain injury on both hands and both legs before hence a 2kg tank is more suitable for me if I need to transport it and top it up. A 3kg tank would cause me a bit of stress via long distance.

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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    Here is an example of a 2kg tank from Dennerle. Usually about the height of your long ruler.
    http://www.hobbyfish.net/index.php?prodID=4001615030235

    Here is another picture:

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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    Thanks a lot blue whale for your information & picture. My co2 tank dia. is about 11cm & overall height is 52cm. Seems like I having a 2L tank. I got it from a bro here as told to be 3L tank.
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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    Quote Originally Posted by mtinghl View Post
    Thanks a lot blue whale for your information & picture. My co2 tank dia. is about 11cm & overall height is 52cm. Seems like I having a 2L tank. I got it from a bro here as told to be 3L tank.
    If it feels heavy, then its a 3L, if it feels manageable, then its a 2L. You have carry it and start walking around. You can tell from the weight itself.

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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Whale View Post
    If it feels heavy, then its a 3L, if it feels manageable, then its a 2L. You have carry it and start walking around. You can tell from the weight itself.
    Think this way of determing whether it is 2L or 3L is very subjective. 2L can be heavy to some people as well.

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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    I normally walking around carrying 5l for top up

    You can ask the tank weight from other hobbyist who are using 2l. My 5l is around 8-9kg when empty

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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    Ha ha...nevermind, if the method I suggested is too subjective.

    mtinghl, just go ahead and finished up your tank. Bring to the LFS to top up, when they charge you, they charge by Litre, hence you will still know the Litre from there. ^^Y.

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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Whale View Post
    Ha ha...nevermind, if the method I suggested is too subjective.

    mtinghl, just go ahead and finished up your tank. Bring to the LFS to top up, when they charge you, they charge by Litre, hence you will still know the Litre from there. ^^Y.

    bro Blue Whale, roger that. Appreciate your help here, thank you very much. Guess I'll just wait for about 6 months. Cheers everyone, have a good week ahead.
    With Humble Regards,
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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    =) Most welcome.

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    Re: How to veryfy CO2 tank size ?

    Normally they charge the same price as long as below 5l

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