Where to find CO2 cylinders (other than LFS or MO) - Page 3

reefburnaby · #21 08-14-2002, 09:20 PM

Hi,

Thanks Steve for the info. I didn't think you could use the mix gas regulator on CO2. Each type of gas has their own internal pressure and each regulator is design for a specific pressure level. It's been a while since I used a cutting torch, so I may have forgoten something.

Tony,

$300 for a tank!! What a rip off. I think it is best to follow Steve's advice and use that $50 cylinder. The trick is to find that valve. Well...Liquid Air has it (they need to have it). Just tell them that you have a cylinder and you just need the valve because the valve is too old (or some excuse like that). Stores that speciallize in wielding (MIG) should be able to help you too, but you may need to special order the part. BTW, if you can't find a $100 regulator around your area, J&L sells them for about $70.

I had a rough time finding my CO2 for a good price.

Good Luck.

- Victor.

Troy F · #22 08-14-2002, 09:51 PM

Air Liquide sells a 10 (I think) lb cylinder for $130 with a free fill. It costs $30 dollars to have an old tank tested.

Delphinus · #23 08-14-2002, 11:30 PM

The guy that I spoke to at Air Liquide today was quite adamant that I was incorrect that they sold cylinders anywhere in Canada. He went so far as to tell me I could not purchase these things anywhere within the country. He was the one who also wouldn't sell me a valve, because why would I need a valve if I rented a cylinder. :rolleyes: Obviously, your Air Liquide is a fair bit easier to deal with than the one I called. Oh well..

Troy F · #24 08-14-2002, 11:43 PM

Tony I'll give them a call tomorrow and confirm and let you know.

StirCrazy · #25 08-15-2002, 12:01 AM

weird, it was Air Liquide that I got my regulator from here, it was a privat sale from one of the employes who is into fresh water planted tanks so we had a good chat..

I would call around to fire extinguisher places and pretend you are looking for a tank for carbonating beer..

Steve

Delphinus · #26 08-15-2002, 01:33 AM

My only guess is that they must make a lot of money off rentals, and not a lot of money off private sales. Oh well. I think I'm going to try the fire extinguisher idea (look into it some more) and try the OTHER Air Liquide office in town to see if I can get a valve and a hydrostatic test. (There are two. If I call the same place again the guy will remember me since it's been the same guy I've talked to twice in a row now.) I'll play up the beer brewing angle. Thanks for the suggestions guys I really appreciate it.

fishboy · #27 08-15-2002, 02:10 AM

Wow, I just went through the same hassles! I got so upset with being lied to by air liquide, prax air etc. that I refuse to deal with them. By the time you add all the pieces in, their prices aren't cheap and I can do without the attitude.

I ended up buying the 10 lb. bottle, regulator, solenoid and needle valve package from J&L for $339. They also gave me advice on how to set it up and what kind of problems to expect.

I had the bottle filled at Fraser Valley Fire Extinguisher in Abbotsford for $18.50. They said they would need the bottle over night but called me a few hours later and said it was ready for pick-up.

In the end I have all new parts, good service from where I bought them and it cost about the same as the used tank and hassel from the gas supply stores.

JMHO

StirCrazy · #28 08-15-2002, 02:25 AM

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Originally posted by delphinus:
Oh well. I think I'm going to try the fire extinguisher idea (look into it some more) and try the OTHER Air Liquide office in town to see if I can get a valve and a hydrostatic test.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">what I would do is drive down there, make sure it looks like a parts store not a head office and take to one of the workers inside.. usaly places like this only rent and that is policy. what you want to ask is if they know (anywhare you can get / anyone who is selling) a co2 bottle you can use for carbonating beer. they tend to be more responcive in person than over the phone I find and they also show more intrest in Beer than fish for some reason ;)

you have to watch when you call as usaly the person answering phones only knows the main info of the bussniss and nothing else.. for instance I was calling around and the air Liquide here said they didn't have anything like that but there was a guy that worked there and had fish and maby I should take to him.. so I went down and talked to him and found out they have 6 bottles in the back that are owned by persons and not the company and are cash sales..

Steve

Islander · #29 08-15-2002, 03:50 AM

Steve, Where do you pick up the CO2 Cylinder?
can you please PM me the info?

Thanks,
Ken

JoJo · #30 08-15-2002, 04:19 AM

Hey Guys,

The valve you're talking about, is it the shut off valve usually found on a co2 cylinder?? I have a 2lb cylinder ,from a Sodamate pop machine, that is fitted with a brass valve that has a spring loaded pin in the middle. If the pin is pressed in, co2 flows and shuts off when released. In order for me to mount the regulators onto the cylinder, I must first change this valve. Where should I go to obtain one?? Thanks!!