Author Topic: C02 Cartridge refills (Read 3825 times)

00to60 · « **on:** September 24, 2006, 02:29:00 PM »

Does anyone know the proper temputure to store C02 cartridge refills

I have them in case of a flat tire and I would like to carry them under my seat at all times. However the bike can be in temputures as cold as 10 degrees (wind chill factor in the winter) and as hot as 115 degrees (heat index in the summer). I don't want the refill cartridges to explode from extreme temputures.

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2006, 10:52:47 PM »

I can't say what they are specifically rated for but I carry several under the seat myself. We had 108 in the shade this past summer and nothing has popped yet - I'll bet you're gonna be okay unless you park in a forest fire.

Vidrazor · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2006, 11:21:47 AM »

As long as they have some thermal protection, you shoudl be OK. Just wrap them up in something that will create a thermal buffer from temperature extremes, the canisters should be OK. The idea is to give them gradated heat absorbtion or release.

00to60 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:30:55 AM »

Thanks for the info. I'll start carrying them for the purpose intended for in the event of an emergency.

Bazza · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2006, 05:45:14 AM »

I have had 5 of them under my seat for 3 years with no loud bangs heard.

00to60 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2006, 10:13:29 PM »

for the advice you all. I have 6 of them under the seat for an emergency.