Cant find dry ice HELP

awuerth

Well-Known Member
Ive called ever grocery store, beer distributor, ice cream store, and costume store and cant find dry ice anywhere. Only place i can find is an hour and a half away any have any ideas.
 

EmeraldPawn

Member
Phone book listing are worthless... I found bait shops almost always have dry ice and look under "sea food" distributors. There is usually a minimum amount you have to purchase, bring a small insulated cooler, pair of good gloves and newspaper to wrap up the package. Don't store the dry ice in your freezer or refrdigerator or you will mess the appliance up. If your using it for CO2 i used a small tea kettle suspended on a chain. The water in the kettle warmed up a little and then drop some golf ball sized chunks into the kettle (using gloves). It is fun to watch but I close up the room and vacate the area. If you are pressed for CO2 you can also google search for the technique using a yeast and sugar "ferment" that will provide some CO2. If you can afford the regulator kit that is a good start, a used CO2 tank can be bought at a welding shop, no questioned asked... if they do it is for paint ball guns, welding etc. Good Luck
 
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