On Dec 10, 6:12*pm, (Doug Miller) wrote:
> In article >, wrote:
>
> >Argon and Nitrogen are the two used by wineries.
> >I think Nitrogen is fairly inexpensive but Argon is not. *There is a safety
> >issue with Argon, it can take your breath away - permanently.
>
> What are you talking about? Argon's not poisonous; it doesn't react with
> anything.

It's like CO2, if it fills the space and you are in it the O2 level
goes down and it's a bad day. Pretty much any compressed gas needs
some care and precautions. You can also use CO2 but then have to
degas.

Paul,
Microbrewpubs sell 'growlers' which are 1/2 gallon, it's a nice step
between a 1.5L and 3L.

Joe