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filling/exchanging CO2 tanks
« on: February 07, 2012, 02:51:46 PM »
Im trying to find a place that will fill CO2 tanks.  Im new to kegging and just bought a brand new 5lb tank that Id rather not exchange for a beat up older tank.  5th season will exchange a 5lb for $22. Roberts oxygen will exchange for $12.   But is there anywhere that will fill an empty tank?
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Re: filling/exchanging CO2 tanks
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2012, 04:29:39 PM »
Wayne Oxygen and Welding fills tanks. They are located just east of the downtown mall on Market Street.
There is another thread on here about this also:
http://cvillebrewing.com/forum/index.php/topic,214.0.html
« Last Edit: February 07, 2012, 04:31:16 PM by Spidey »
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Re: filling/exchanging CO2 tanks
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2012, 05:46:28 PM »
awesome thanks! Ill check it out.
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Re: filling/exchanging CO2 tanks
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2012, 10:46:17 PM »
Yeah, I'll vouch for Wayne Oxygen.  And they're pretty good about filling while your wait.  The price on a 5lb tank was around $16.00.  $14.00-somethin' for the fill and $2.00 for an "environmental fee."

BUT...they pay attention (and rightfully so) to the manufacture date.  If its more than 5 years old, they won't/can't fill it until you get the tank pressure-tested.  Doesn't cost a lot, but plan for it if you need to.  My tank will turn 5 years old this year so I'll need to work that around my summer brewing schedule...(or bottle condition..)
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Re: filling/exchanging CO2 tanks
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2012, 10:36:15 AM »
Wayne will lease you a tank too. I had to get my tank pressure tested and while it was away getting tested, I leased a tank from them for a reasonable price. It's cheaper than buying a second tank that you'll only use once every 5 years.
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Re: filling/exchanging CO2 tanks
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2012, 08:26:02 AM »
+1 for Wayne's Oxygen and Welding Supply... I got my propane tank filled there a couple weeks ago (filled to the brim, charged for only what was filled - the exchanged blue rhino never are filled to the top and are more expensive).

Only negative to Wayne's is the hours (closes at 5 or so, and only M-F)
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