Shelf life of CO2 cartridges?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Shelf life of CO2 cartridges?

Posted: 6/9/2010 6:40:15 PM EDT

Anyone have an idea how long a 12 gram CO2 cartridge will last in storage? I have some that are over 5 years old that still seem to provide the same number of useful shots from a pellet pistol.

Still I imagine after a certain length of time the pressure would eventually leak out, wouldn't it?

Posted: 6/9/2010 6:47:40 PM EDT

[#1]

I doubt they're going to lose anything - they're wrapped pretty tight.

Posted: 6/9/2010 6:48:20 PM EDT

[#2]

The seal would be the weak point.
I'm no chemist but I doubt that the CO2 will sublimate through the steel vessel.

Posted: 6/9/2010 6:49:26 PM EDT

[#3]

I've used CO2 powerlets that are over a decade old without issue. Don't worry about it.

Posted: 6/9/2010 6:49:36 PM EDT

[#4]

Indefinitely, so long as the seal holds.

Posted: 6/9/2010 6:54:33 PM EDT

[#5]

They are one of the few things that can outlast obama.

Posted: 6/9/2010 8:04:57 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
I've used CO2 powerlets that are over a decade old without issue. Don't worry about it.

I just used some my brother and i bought in 1989. they worked perfectly.

Posted: 6/9/2010 8:05:38 PM EDT

[#7]

Infinity and beyond.

Posted: 6/9/2010 8:05:48 PM EDT

[#8]

87 years

Posted: 6/9/2010 8:19:25 PM EDT

[#9]

I've got a couple that have to be 15 years old and they are still good.

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