CO2 Tank Recertification

[Nic0]

One of my former bosses caught me in the hall today at work and is getting ready to move to Alaska, and asked if I wanted a free full CO2 tank; guess he is downsizing on stuff to move since it's quite a move.

Of course I said yes, but he said it's been more than 10 years since its last recertification, so the next time I fill or exchange it I'll probalby have to pay to get it tested/recertified.

What kind of bucks am I looking at potentially to recertify it?

THanks,

Nic

 

[JRems]

Probably $20-30 to re cert. I would just bring it in to a shop that does swaps and just tell them you need another tank of co2. Half the time they don't check the date and you end up just paying for the co2

 

[Dan]

I've heard this same thing about shops not checking. But maybe it isn't because they are not paying attention, might be something else. My 5lb tank cost $12 for CO2 and $3 for "tank maintenance" or some similar term. Never have quite understood what "tank maintenance" means unless it just goes towards the occasional tank recert.

 

[shelly_belly]

I just had a 20# tank certified at the welding supply company for $18.53 with tax. Add $17.44 to fill it with CO2.

 

[Nic0]

I just had a 20# tank certified at the welding supply company for $18.53 with tax. Add $17.44 to fill it with CO2.

Score. Doesn't sound unreasonable for something I rarely have to do.

Now I wonder what recertification on my CNG tank will cost...