BULK Co2

Bulk Co2 Safety

Everyone involved in the beverage industry has a major concern about safety. Therefore, we understand how important it is to educate you and your staff about Bulk CO2 installation and precautions.

Badger Carbonic takes safety very seriously and is here to ensure your company is working with professionals to install the safest systems for your business.

Carbon Dioxide is an odorless, colorless, and non-flammable gas, with this in mind, a leak of carbon dioxide can be lethal to humans.

Co2 is heavier than air; therefore, in the event of a leak in an enclosed space, anyone that enters the premises is at risk. Here are a few examples. Walk-in coolers, basement installations, and storage rooms have little circulation and pose a hazard. As an odorless and colorless gas, humans will not detect it. The risk is exacerbated because as levels rise, this gas can affect the human body. Symptoms may include headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion, and a loss of consciousness. Co2 poisoning needs to be treated right away. You must call 911 if you have concerns.

Every year hundreds of people die from Co2 poisoning and even thousands of people require medical services for conditions related to Co2 poisoning.  Therefore protect yourself, your coworkers, and customers from encountering being poisoned by using individual tanks, which if leaked wouldn’t leak enough gas to be harmful or lethal.

This information is strongly stressed by Badger Carbonic Distributing and many sources around the internet.

Cons

Tanks:

• Bulk tanks are more expensive
• 3-year contract – if no payment = lien against the bar
• Rental Fee
• Hazmat Fee
• Delivery Fee
• Service Fee
• Tanks are more dangerous
• 400 lbs of Co2 can leak into a cooler and suffocate employees vs. 50 lbs of Co2 is less likely to do that
• You have no idea how much gas is really being pumped into the tank
• Most tanks are designed with a relief valve that allows Co2 (that you paid for) to escape on a daily basis
• Bulk tank drivers don’t come into the building to inspect your system for leaks

Pros

• Convenience
• No changing of cylinders

In closing, we work diligently with the owners and the team at your establishment to create a safe environment for all. Badger Carbonic looks forward to servicing you with the best professional beer and carbonated beverage installation.