On Feb 1, 12:20*pm, Joe Sallustio > wrote:
> On Feb 1, 11:38*am, "
>
> > wrote:
> > Does anyone know where I can purchase a nitrogen blanket system for a
> > 59 gallon wine barrel? I will have a partially filled barrel and need
> > some kind of blanket over the wine to prevent exposure to the air.
> > Thanks.
> > Orlando
>
> Most welding supply houses will sell you a tank and a regulator, just
> look under compressed gas or welding supplies locally. *If you can get
> a used tank it will save you quite a bit. *I paid $55 for a full used
> aluminum 20# CO2 tank a few weeks ago. *Then all you need is a gas
> dispersion tube or carbonation stone.
>
> Nitrogen and CO2 use different tank connectors and you are better off
> with nitrogen if you are buying from scratch. *I might get a flowmeter
> too to figure out the volumes but maybe that is just too geeky for
> now.
>
> The old time way to solve your problem was to add olive oil to cover
> the wine; I'm just telling you, not suggesting it.
>
> Joe
>
> Joe

I use argon from the local welding gas supply store. my investment
was about 150-200 in bottle, reg, and nozzle. Refills are about 12
USD.
Search this thread for argon, there are lots of entries.

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