Co2 tank refill. Not exchange

[Michael Gray]

Where does everyone bring their tanks to get refilled. I called airgas and they will fill MY tank but said it's a couple days to test and fill. All co2 is food grade he said. I'm looking for a place to fill it while I wait since it's for carx. Any places that I should call and find out.

My understanding is alot do exchange,. Turn in my new one and get a old one back. I bought a new one because it will be seen in my office so I want to keep it new lol

 

[((FORDTECH))]

Buy a second tank so the few day turn around to fill yours does not matter

 

[X-37B]

Call a few welding supply stores.
Some will some wont.
A brewery store too.
Like above I have a 5lb tank.
When my 10 runs out I switch, its always on a holiday/weekend when no ones open.
I also just do the exchange.

 

[Michael Gray]

Ya illl be adding a second co2 tank. In a few months. Once I set this up. I plan it to last close to a year. So I'll get a second in the near future. Thanks

 

[Michael Gray]

Maybe I should try to get my hands on one 10lb for a exchange. Gotta find a used one. Or can I go in to buy one those their exchange tanks.

 

[Auquanut]

I think most compressed gas tanks have to have an internal visual inspection annually and an NDI type structural integrity test every 5 years. If you don't exchange, you'll have to pay to have that done. Or is that just dive tanks? When you rent or exchange a dive tank, that cost is figured in. It also usually costs the same to rent a dive tank as to have one filled. May be apples and oranges, but worth looking into.

 

[X-37B]

Maybe I should try to get my hands on one 10lb for a exchange. Gotta find a used one. Or can I go in to buy one those their exchange tanks.

You can one of theirs. Thats what I did.

 

[Jeeperz]

I always exchanged my welding tanks, co2, 75/25, 90/10, argon, etc.. then I don't worry about dates and certs

 

[csund]

Look for a fire protection outfit. I get mine filled in about 5 min.