Nitrogen Generators

[Barley]

I am looking at purchasing a nitrogen generator to get away from the constant replacing of N2 tanks. Anyone have comments on the Beer Blast mixed gas/ generator systems sold by Southtec? I've been quoted $5500 for the unit. Sound reasonable? Thanks.

[Jephro]

I see your in BC, we just installed generators at all of our breweries from Carbonic Systems here in Washington. I and all of the brewers i have spoken with are very happy with their performance, pretty much worry free. From what i understand they have a unique design that improves their lifespan and requires less maintenance than others on the market. Not sure if they do international business, but i highly recommend them. Contact Jessie McLaughlin for details on them. I will PM you with contact info.

[Barley]

Thanks, I will wait for your pm and the info.

[Jephro]

Sent the PM on the 8th. Let me know if you did not get it...

[Larry Horwitz]

you sure can buy quite a bit of N2 for 5500...how about a bulk tank? Cheaper, better, and they don't really break...

[gitchegumee]

I've got the Beer Blast from South-Tek Systems. I'm pretty happy with it. It's been used hard for the last 3 years. Blew a compressor motor, but they replaced it under warranty without any hassles. Maintenance on the system is very minimal--replace filters once a year and check for leaks while I'm at it. We use it as purge gas for DE filter and 20 bbl BBT, as well as for our canning machine. It's piped to a 500 gallon reservoir tank. I think our complete system was $8500 once I bought all the valves/tubing/regulators. Should have my ROI paid for in another two years. Good luck!

[Butcher Scott]

We use it with great results - but didn't plunk down the cash to buy. NuCO2 rents it for $144/month