Oxygen Options In Australia?

[BJB]

Good deal there! Wish they would get in C02 as well.

 

[davo4772]

What would be the regulator options for the coregas?

 

[mofox1]

Bloody hell. Cheap as.

Any concerns on whether or is "clean" enough?

 

[Yob]

Inline filter?

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

Bloody hell. Cheap as.

Any concerns on whether or is "clean" enough?

If it's not clean as shit I'd be scared.

http://www.astm.org/Standards/G93.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYUIUo1bzuk

 

[zappa]

If it's not clean as shit I'd be scared.

We've obviously got very different diets then.

 

[zappa]

FWIW, based on the datasheet available from that bunnings URL above, it's classified as O;R8. That's the same classification they use for medical oxygen.

 

[kaiserben]

I'm trying to organise a pure oxygen set up.

I read through a few old threads ... but hoping for advice and/or reassurance that I'm buying stuff that's going to do what I think it will).

I've already gone ahead and bought this regulator http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DISPOSABLE-GAS-BOTTLE-REGULATOR-CO2-CARBON-DIOXIDE-ARGON-HOME-BREW-BEER-AQUARIUM-/301607330336 (note 6mm barb adaptor)

I was hoping to then use the Tradeflame disposable oxygen canisters from Bunnings (http://www.bunnings.com.au/tradeflame-930ml-oxygen-gas-cartridge-_p5910241) (which I think, from previous forum posts and kits previously sold at a few LHBSs, that particular regulator above will attach to).

I'll buy a 2 micron air stone from a LHBS (which I assume has a 6mm barb)

And then get some 6mm clear vinyl tubing, http://www.bunnings.com.au/pope-6mm-x-5m-clear-vinyl-tubing_p3130561

No need for a filter? (images I've seen of this same set up on LHBS websites suggest not, but I did see the "Fermentap" version includes a filter).
Is clear vinyl tubing an okay material? And 6mm is the correct size that I'm looking for?

 

[Camo6]

If you can, source some aquarium silicone hose. it's a bit of a squeeze to get it on the barb but it's low memory and will drop to the bottom of the fermentor and not coil or harden like vinyl tubing can. I've got an inline filter for peace of mind.

 

[kaiserben]

Ah - good tip!

 

[fraser_john]

$200 refundable deposit, $69 for the oxygen..

2.1 cubic metres of oxygen

That is a lot of oxygen for just $69! Makes it affordable to even the cheapest scottish ancestried brewers around ... h34r:

I'm not cheap, I just have deep pockets and short fingers.

 

[kaiserben]

I've now got all the stuff for an oxygen kit.
For anyone wanting to buy all this themselves I'll just to run through all the items/prices:
* $37.20 (inc delivery) for a regulator: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DISPOSABLE-GAS-BOTTLE-REGULATOR-CO2-CARBON-DIOXIDE-ARGON-HOME-BREW-BEER-AQUARIUM-/301607330336
* $12 for the air stone: http://www.thebrewshop.com.au/2-micron-stainless-steel-air-stone.html
* $0.90 (+$8.50 delivery, LOL) for 1m of 6mm silicon aquarium hosing: http://www.theaquariumshop.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=5210&name=Aquarium%20Silicone%20Rubber%20Tubing
* $50 for some pure O2: http://www.bunnings.com.au/tradeflame-930ml-oxygen-gas-cartridge-_p5910241
Total cost of $108.60.

The diffusion stone's barb and the regulator's barb are different sizes :unsure:. The 6mm (inner diameter) aquarium silicon hosing fits nice and tightly over the air stone's barb, but only just makes a seal over the regulator barb, so I'll use a hose clamp at the regulator end (assuming I won't need one at the air-stone end). and hopefully that's all there is to it.

 

[GalBrew]

Isn't that reg for CO2? I would also include an O2 flow metre.

 

[kaiserben]

It has a flow meter on it, but ... ah bugger! It's a CO2/Argon regulator. I guess it'll be another week before I can use pure O2.

 

[kaiserben]

It seems to be the same regulator as used here http://www.barleyman.com.au/oxygen-kit.html and by a few forum members here http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/83564-tradeflame-930ml-oxygen-cylinder/

Can anyone advise if it's safe to use? (I don't want to be Capt Risky here).

 

[desitter]

I have the same regulator and Bunnings O2 bottle and have not had any problems.

 

[Boozed]

Highly recommend this kit for O2
http://www.brewman.com.au/web/showproduct.asp?prodid=856

 

[GalBrew]

It has a flow meter on it, but ... ah bugger! It's a CO2/Argon regulator. I guess it'll be another week before I can use pure O2.

It says there is a flow meter, but it isn't. It's just the pressure of gas coming out of the reg. you need a flow metre that usually has a little ball in it that will give you a litre/min value. They are pretty cheap and very useful.

 

[kaiserben]

Any tips on where I can buy a cheap flow meter? (I've looked on the Bunnings website without any luck, and google hasn't been my friend either).

 

[Black n Tan]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LZQ-2-Oxygen-flow-meter-with-control-valve-Flowmeter-for-Oxygen-conectrator-/221663223331?hash=item339c285e23

EDIT:
there may be cheaper option so do a search, but the 3L/min flowmeter is the one you want so you can set at 1L/min easily.