FreshBlend Co2

So a few months ago, when I went to my local Airgas to get a new Co2 tank, they claimed there were new regulations for consumable Co2.  It’s called Freshblend and costs considerably more than what I used to pay.  Anyways, it seems as if it isn’t carbonating my beer as quickly.  Usually, I set at 30 psi, shake a little…let it sit for two days, then back it down to serving pressure 10 psi for 5 more days.  Seven days total and my beers were carbed up great.  Not now, it seems that it takes an extra 3-4 days.  I Googled Freshblend and I couldn’t come up with much.  There are different mixtures of Co2 in the Freshblend.  I guess I need to call my local Airgas and find out which mixture I am buying.  I might have to start going back to my fire extinguisher guy, he’s alot cheaper but I have to leave the tank with him for a few days…it’s probably worth it though.  Less money and better carb…maybe it’s all in my head. :stuck_out_tongue:

Any thoughts?

Google Airgas freshblend.  It seems to be possibly 30%/70% Co2/Nitrogen or 50/50 Co2/Nitrogen (beergas?)  There should be some indicator on the tank of what the mix is.  My Airgas guy is a homebrewer so fewer problems.

If Freshblend is indeed part nitro, that would explain the lower carb level.  But if they’re trying to tell you that there’s a “regulation” that you have to use beergas instead of straight CO2, I’d ask them to direct you to where you can read a copy of the regulation.  Sounds like maybe they don’t know what they’re talking about.

Fixed that for you.

;D …for once, I was trying to be a bit diplomatic!

Don’t Denny, it’s not becoming. :wink:

I quit going to Airgas after the first experience with them. A local fire-extinguisher or welding shop will be glad to get your business, and will fill while you wait.

Yep.  And usually they’ll do an exchange which is even faster.

There are no places around here that fill while you wait, and finding ones that take drop offs is harder and harder.  For other people that is, I just swap. :slight_smile:

Thanks guys, I guess I’m  not going too crazy!  I’m gonna go back to my extinguisher guy next time.

AirGas also makes a FreshBlend with methane-oxygen-nitrogen.
So if your flatus volume and/or frequency has dramatically increased as of late, you may well have this blend.
;D