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My 20lb CO2 tank has expired... now what ?
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I've got a 20 pound steel CO2 tank that has expired. How much should it cost to get it re certified ? How much should a 20 pound CO2 refill cost ?
When one considers the cost of re certifying, is it more or less expensive to use 20 pound tanks or 20 oz paintball tanks ? I'll be brewing 4 to 6 6gal batches per year. I'll be using the CO2 for racking and for carbonation.
Thanks.
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12-03-2006, 09:01 PM
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Call a local welding shop for a price. I exchange my tanks, rather than refilling them, avoiding the problem completely.
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12-04-2006, 02:55 AM
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what david said. Hydro fees are less than $50. I think it's around $30 here in San Francisco area. (fee applies if you have them fill yours or just swap it out)
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12-04-2006, 04:19 AM
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Swap it out, better trade than tryin to re certify it .
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12-04-2006, 05:20 AM
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How often do they have to be certified?
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12-04-2006, 07:24 AM
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Sites like this one say that hydrostatic testing must be done every 5 years. Cost is $20. That doesn't sound excessive to me. |
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12-04-2006, 07:44 AM
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The welding shop I visited said the tank needed to be replaced, not hydro tested. Basically $100 for a new tank. Even suggested to leave my old one because it was worthless.
What are you guys paying for a 20 pound refill ?
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12-04-2006, 09:23 AM
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For the love of beer!
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Originally Posted by brewman !
The welding shop I visited said the tank needed to be replaced, not hydro tested. Basically $100 for a new tank. Even suggested to leave my old one because it was worthless.
What are you guys paying for a 20 pound refill ?
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He's ripping you off. |
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12-04-2006, 12:02 PM
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The guy at the welding shop is probably not qualified to decommission a tank (unless they actually hydro and recertify there). He just wanted to steal it from you. Was it corroded at all?
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12-04-2006, 01:21 PM
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I believe its re-hydroed every 5 years and replace after 15
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