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Old May 26, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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I have 3/4 of a bottle left over from last year just wondering if it looses potency? Should I get it filled all the way up or let it out and get a whole new fill?
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Not sure on nitrous. I can't remember exactly how long but you should replace bottles every 1-2 years or at least have them looked over by a professional.
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It's bad by now. Send it to me and I'll dispose of it properly for you.
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I have 3/4 of a bottle left over from last year just wondering if it looses potency? Should I get it filled all the way up or let it out and get a whole new fill?
nitrous is a chemical compound.. it doesnt "go bad"...

its not a bad idea to get your bottle hydro tested every few years, but other then that, it can sit in that bottle until it either all leaks out, or you use it.
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nitrous is a chemical compound.. it doesnt "go bad"...

its not a bad idea to get your bottle hydro tested every few years, but other then that, it can sit in that bottle until it either all leaks out, or you use it.
agreed... it contains no contaminates in it and its sealed and pressurized. so nothing can enter and contaminate it. id say no
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where would be a good place to send it to get checked? or would i be better off bringing it to maybe a scuba shop and have them test/check it ?
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where would be a good place to send it to get checked? or would i be better off bringing it to maybe a scuba shop and have them test/check it ?
I think some fire stations can do it too.
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where would be a good place to send it to get checked? or would i be better off bringing it to maybe a scuba shop and have them test/check it ?
scuba shop can.

any fire extinguisher inspection service either can, or they can put it in one of their batches they regularly send out to do it.

some welding supply shops can, or they know where to send it out locally.

make sure when they to it, they stamp a new inspection date on the bottle.
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I also agree I do not think it can go bad as long as the bottle is properly warmed up I think you will be fine when you use it.
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