CO2 Tank recertification

[Gilbey]

What is the going rate for a CO2 tank recertification? I was shocked when I went to scuba shop in my area and they quoted $50. For another $20 I can get a brand new one.

Alan

 

[Bobby_M]

Call a fire extinguisher place.. $12. Scuba is a specialized highly marked up business.

 

[JuanMoore]

The local fire extinguisher place does it on site while you wait for $24. The welding shops here send it out, and while it only costs $12-$14, it takes at least a week. I'd call around for a better deal.

 

[Gilbey]

Thanks guys!

Alan

 

[hal2814]

Can you swap? Our local gas co doesn't charge any extra for a swap if the tank cert has expired.

 

[schristian619]

+1
I bought an expired tank off craigslist and went into west air and they swapped it out with no problem. And they gave me a brand new tank in exchange (only date stamp was from 3/31/10).

 

[Gilbey]

The only place locally that I can get CO2 is a paintball supply shop. They are using the smaller (22 ounce?) canisters for paintball, not the bigger 5 or 10# canisters. The price is not so bad, but I need to get my tank recertified. I don't mind if I can find a place to do it for $12 - $20, but $50 was a shocker!!!


Alan