CO2 Tank Refill in Vancouver, BC, Canada?

[Blazinlow86]

The only people I could think of that would use your filling station would be homebrewers that just bought a brand new co2 tank and didn't wanna swap it out for a used one. pretty small market I would think. Otherwise there's already many much bigger operations that swap tanks for the other 99.9% of people and businesses looking for food grade co2. Cheers

 

[weezl]

the difference between food grade and non food grade is the greases, seals, o-rings and piping is all food safe. no lubricants are used that aren't food safe, think about the grease you put on your kegs. there is a difference in theory. the oils can evaporate into the gas slowly.

that being said AW fireguard does food safe refills. they built my tank for me and certified it, I asked questions. because they do restaurant fire suppression, they also service their co2 systems for fountain pop, and have enough customers who home brew, I was told they did everything food safe just because it made it easier.

praxair will totally do food safe co2 also, they are usually the supplier for the restaurants. they just may not have it at all locations. also air liquide should have it

 

[scubasteve731]

I know I am a little late to this thread, but There is a company called Jons Plant Factory on Hastings in Burnaby that does a 20# tank swap for $40.00

 

[Blazinlow86]

I know I am a little late to this thread, but There is a company called Jons Plant Factory on Hastings in Burnaby that does a 20# tank swap for $40.00

I shop there all the time for my other hobby and never ever noticed. Cheers

 

[CRussel]

goto DBC marine and safety (1689 Cliveden Ave, Delta, BC V3M 6V5) on annicis island, goto the back door and talk to mike. They also sell 20 lb tanks with valve for like 80$ cash. refills are cheap to.

I know this post is old, just posting up the Hydro test at DBC Marine on Annicis by my school (BCIT) is $25...

As for fill... Unknown. Waiting on the phone call.

Just there Tuesday (3/10/20), and yes, they still do refills. Go to bay #7 in the back, that's where the refill station is. BTW, the company name is now Servitec, but they're the same people and quite friendly and helpful.

 

[nikuz]

Just there Tuesday (3/10/20), and yes, they still do refills. Go to bay #7 in the back, that's where the refill station is. BTW, the company name is now Servitec, but they're the same people and quite friendly and helpful.

Thank you! I was there today. The name of the company is "Survitec Group". I bought the filled and hydrostatically tested 10 lbs CO2 canister for 151 CAD.

 

[m3B.eer]

Same, Went there! I think they're the cheapest in the area.

Question, reliving the thread - For the local Vancouver brewers : Is there a place where you can trade/exchange a steel CO2 tank for an aluminum one?

 

[colinng]

Anyone know a shop/store near Vancouver that does CO2 tank fills?

I believe Dan's Homebrew only does exchanges, but I own my own tank and don't want to exchange.

Thanks for the help.

For 5lb or larger tanks,
Fairlane Fire Prevention
4877 Hastings St
Burnaby

It’s $30 to refill a 5lb tank.

Unfortunately I have a 13oz (<1lb) tank which has a CGA320 fitting but has a pin, so they can’t refill those. For small tanks, I’m going to take it to

Ambush Paintball
7550 160 St
Surrey BC

They’re open Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm, and it’s $5 to refill a 13oz tank.

 

[colinng]

For 5lb or larger tanks,
Fairlane Fire Prevention
4877 Hastings St
Burnaby

It’s $30 to refill a 5lb tank.

Unfortunately I have a 13oz (<1lb) tank which has a CGA320 fitting but has a pin, so they can’t refill those. For small tanks, I’m going to take it to

Ambush Paintball
7550 160 St
Surrey BC

They’re open Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm, and it’s $5 to refill a 13oz tank.

Just got my 3x 13oz tanks refilled at Ambush Paintball. Super nice people, and they do a proper job (vent, fill liquid, etc.) however they suggested phoning ahead to see if they have CO2 before coming.

+1 (604) 812-2379

It was $5 for 13oz, a bit more for 20oz., and $10 for 24oz.

They can also refill SodaStream tanks!

 

[Simplex]

I registered and made an account to post here because this thread has been super helpful.

I'm just filling CO2 for a home soda/tonic water/beverage station so learning about that there is food grade/industrial CO2 was pretty important. Having food grade gives me peace of mind of not having to worry about consumption of the CO2.

I went to Royal City Fire Supply in Port Coquitlam where they advised me they supplied food grade CO2. For my new 5lb tank they charged just under $25 before tax and was able to fill it within 5 mins while I waited in their office's reception. Other food grade shops quoted me $35 and required a few days turnaround time.

The shop is a little further for Vancouver folks but it is easy to get to via the hwy being just off the corner of Mary Hill Bypass/Broadway.

praxair will totally do food safe co2 also, they are usually the supplier for the restaurants. they just may not have it at all locations. also air liquide should have it

Btw Praxair and Air Liquide told me they no longer do fills - probably not a service they offer to end consumers.