Where do you put your CO2 bottle?

[Slobrew]

I have been keeping my CO2 bottle in the cooler (converted chest freezer) with the kegs. This makes it a little harder to adjust the pressure when I have four kegs in the cooler. The regulator gets "stiffer" to operate at 2C. So, I was just wondering how many of you put the bottle in the cooler and how many leave it outside at room temp and run the gas line in to the cooler. Not just looking for a number, but also if you have a reason for putting the bottle wherever you put it. Thanks.

 

[jomebrew]

My bottle is always in the keezer.  I almost always leave it at 10 PSI.

 

[durrettd]

I keep my CO2 tank beside my chest freezer and run the hose through the condensation drain tube. Gives me space for a fourth keg in the freezer.

 

[brewark]

Chained to the outside of the beer fridge, so there's more room inside.

 

[drb1215]

Mine is outside my fridge so that I have more room. Also regulators are much more stable at room temperature.

 

[Beer_Tigger]

Outside because condensation inside was causing it to rust.

 

[Maine Homebrewer]

Outside because condensation inside was causing it to rust.

Ditto. Same with the regulator.

 

[jomebrew]

If you do nto have some sort of dehumidifier in your beer freezer, get one!  I rid myself of rust, mold and mildew over a year ago.  This device is da bomb!  http://amzn.com/B000H0XFD2.  When it changes color, I plug it in for a day and that is all there is to it.

 

[Slobrew]

I've moved my bottle and regulator outside the Keezer and the regulator is a lot easier to adjust. Now easier to shift the kegs around and less opening of the Keezer lid. Jomebrew - that dehumidifier sounds like a good idea. How cold are you running your cooler?  Thanks to all for the responses.

 

[jomebrew]

How cold are you running your cooler?

I keep my freezer at 34F.