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CO2 Tank Placement

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Jeffrey Haines - Tempe, Arizona asks,
Q

Does it matter if the CO2 tank is inside vs. outside of the kegerator?

A

This question has a very direct answer; it makes no difference at all if you put your CO2 tank inside or outside of your kegerator. Locating the CO2 inside of the kegerator can make for a tidier installation. And if your kegerator is portable or has wheels for easy positioning, having the tank inside of the unit makes movement easier. Since refrigerators have limited space and because there is no functional benefit to storing the CO2 tank in a cold environment, most folks keep the CO2 tank outside of therefrigerated compartment.

Response by Ashton Lewis.