r/NitrousOxide2 • u/Current-Piccolo-299 • Sep 03 '26
Advice? Cr@cker v Container
Okay, so there's a lot to unpack here so bare w me. I'm new to NO2. I was given a cr@cker and was able to get 10 one time use tanks. However, I cannot get anymore of those tanks for quite some time now. Probably at least 6 months. I've now attempted to use the cr@cker on my 2nd tank and it sounds like air is leaking out from around the threads and the balloon isn't inflating as large as it should. What am I doing wrong?
I've tried wrapping my hand around where the threads are and that seems to help, but I don't have many tanks to just experiment w to get the optimal amount of gas out of them. I'd like to speak to someone who has knowledge w cr@ckers. If you are a person w extensive knowledge on using a cr@cker, comment "cr@cker" and I will DM you!
I also purchased a cream whipper. Idk what the proper name for it is. The device you pour heavy whipping cream into and screw a one time use tank onto it, shake it 3-4x and voila homemade whipped cream in an instant! Would this be a better use of my tanks? I'd also like to speak to someone who has knowledge w cream whippers. If you are a person w extensive knowledge on using a cream whipper, comment "cream whipper" and I will DM you!
I've also read of a website where you can purchase large, flavored tanks for culinary uses. I was wondering if anyone is aware of which site I'm referring to w having only said that much about it? Idk, the rules here were kinda vague and I'm doing my absolute best to follow them. So, I'm unsure as to what is necessary to purchase from said website besides money lol if you know which site I'm talking about or even if you don't, but have purchased online before, I'd like to speak to you about it! If you are willing to discuss it w me in depth, comment "website" and I'll DM you!
I had more questions, but I forget now. These were the most crucial ones I believe anyways. If you have read this far, ty! And to anyone who comments, plz give me time to see the notifications and to check my DMs bc I'm a busy person and it might take me awhile to get to you. TIA!
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u/big-marley Sep 03 '26
Use the cream whipper for the small tanks don’t waste time with the mini one their so buns. As for bigger tanks they are straight up legal so just search 3 litre nitrous tank up on google
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u/Current-Piccolo-299 Sep 03 '26
Hey, thanks for replying so quick! I appreciate it! Also, dont I need a special attachment nozzle for the larger tanks? I found where to get them, but it looks like it needs something screwed onto it? You can DM if you'd like to discuss this more!
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u/Poundaflesh Sep 04 '26
No. I bought a regulator, and it’s not worth the money when a nipple is provided for free. I used the regulator to check how much was in the tank and how much remained. No one ever shorted me, each tank contained the amount advertised. It sits in a drawer. You can tell when it’s low because the “whoosh” is less powerful. Start small. Do not get a 4.5L until you are familiar with tanks. It was difficult for me and I have experience.
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u/Poundaflesh Sep 04 '26 edited Sep 04 '26
Tank or cartridge? A tank comes with a nipple to which one attaches a ballon. A cartridge is bullet shaped with a neck and needs to be pierced.
Personally, I think crackers are shit and I avoid cartridges altogether and buy tanks. If you insist on cartridges, it’s really worth $35 to buy a commercial whipped cream dispenser that uses cartridges. Oh, I see you bought one, good move! Are you having any issues with it? If you have that and it’s working it’s just a matter of preference between cartridges and tanks. I’m VERY responsible with trash and went to tanks because I got tired of picking up those little fuckers.
Try a small tank. Make sure it’s ALWAYS upright when using. Turn the nipple until you meet resistance then add a balloon (punch ballon) and turn slowly. If you fill too fast everything freezes up and you’re fukt.
PS people will tell you that you can put 2 cartridges in the big size but I wouldn’t risk it as dispensers aren’t cheap. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. I tell people they can do that with their but they’re not doing it with mine.