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Bad to leave nitrous bottle open all the time??

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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Default Bad to leave nitrous bottle open all the time??

Does it affect bottle pressure, solenoids, or the nitrous itself?

I usually leave the bottle open 24/7..... wondering if it's a good idea to leave it closed? (just a hassle since i dont have a remote opener)
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Only a problem if your system leaks, or it's illegal where you drive.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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I wouldn't trust the solenoids to not leak overnight.. filling your intake manifold with the stuff. Might make for an interesting first start in the morning.





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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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I was sponsored by nitrous express, you never want to leave the bottle open
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by lod12
Does it affect bottle pressure, solenoids, or the nitrous itself?

I usually leave the bottle open 24/7..... wondering if it's a good idea to leave it closed? (just a hassle since i dont have a remote opener)


What they said above....



But pressure wouldn't reduce at all, that is one of the 'maigcal' properties of N2O, it is a liquid, as long as some is left, it is ~800psi (depending on temperature). The second you use some liquid, the rest boils off and re-pressurizes it to 700-1000psi.
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 06:30 AM
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I don't think you ever want the tank completely empty (vented to the atmosphere) or you cannot get it completely full when refilling.
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