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Old 09-28-2024, 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by PoolBrews View Post
Nitrogen is far more likely to leak than air. Nitrogen molecules are considerably smaller than oxygen and Co2, and can leak through far smaller openings than air. A good example is if you put nitrogen tanks on a standard Co2 dispenser for soda or beer, the tank will run dry in less than a day. Standard seals that contain Co2, can't contain nitrogen.
All due respect, but you have this backwards. O2 molecules are smaller than nitrogen molecules. Which is 1/2 the reason it’s used to inflate aircraft tires.