Why would you use high pressure CO2 cylinders

There are so many benefits to a low pressure bulk CO2 system, we don’t know why anyone would use high pressure canisters!

Tri-State Carbonation Service specializes in low-pressure Bulk CO2 Systems. These CO2 systems are ideal for restaurants, bars, fast food, breweries, stadiums, arenas, and swimming pools. Establishments serving beer and carbonated beverages will experience significant cost savings by utilizing bulk CO2.  Bulk CO2 will provide consistent carbonation without having to constantly change out high-pressure CO2 tanks and CO2 cylinders.

We offer Bulk CO2 in a variety of size tanks and cylinders. TCS evaluates each customer’s CO2 usage and refill the Bulk CO2 tank BEFORE it is empty. This allows managers and employees to focus on running their businesses instead of monitoring CO2. 

Take a look at just a few of the differences between bulk low pressure carbon dioxide and high pressure canister CO2:

The Material and Weight

CO2 bulk tanks and cylinders tend to come in different sizes depending on their application. The 2 most common material used are aluminum and steel. The weight varies based on its material and whether or not it’s empty or filled.

Bulk tanks are stationary tanks made out of 100% stainless steel. These tanks come in many sizes to meet your needs. Their size and capacity lead toward greater distribution flexibility and lower delivery frequency. CO2 canisters or cylinders are high pressure tanks that are exchangeable. They can weigh upwards of 100 lb empty and 200 lb full. Your staff is expected to move these canister to change tanks when they empty. Risk of injury to staff and facilities tends to be greater with this option. Imagine your 125 lb bartender trying to successfully switch out a cylinder during peak business hours on a Friday night. You’re getting the picture.

The Grades

Grades – what the cylinder is specialized for and the purity of the gas. Most CO2 cylinders are usually meant for either medical, research or industrial purposes. CO2 cylinders should be used specifically for what it’s designed. The reason for this is the gases purity. The types and amount of impurities in the CO2 determine not only its grade, but how it’s transported, stored, and handled.

There’s a common misnomer that there is no difference between beverage-grade and industrial-grade cylinders. If you expect your end products to taste the way you intended, then you will make sure that both your gas and tanks are beverage grade. There are 9 recognized grades of carbon dioxide. The highest is research and the lowest is industrial. We’ll save this for another blog post. Suffice it to say that beverage grade CO2 is 99.9% pure. After reading about the differences in just these few aspects, why would you continue to use a high pressure tank system? If you are interested in make the switch, reach out to us at 866-763-2427 or complete the form below. We look forward to helping you simplify your beverage delivery system.