CO2 tank suggestions

[Kronin]

I have everything i need now for my kegerator, (2 x 575ss perlicks),
all I need now is a CO2 tank to attach to the whole setup...

I called a couple places in the city and one place Leases a 20lb aluminum tank for $55 (CDN) per year, plus $40 per fill.

another has a reconditioned 10lb steel fire extinguisher with seals, filled for $160, or a 20lb with seals and filled for $150 (it is a bit more beat up then the 10lb).

what should I do? Is steel much worse? is it worth leasing the aluminum one for $55 / year?


cheers,

 

[Rick500]

Not sure how much shipping would be to Canada, but aquariumplants.com has great prices on new empty aluminum CO2 cylinders.

 

[EuBrew]

Don't know if you have craigslist up there in Canada but you should check there if you do. I have a place that will fill a 5lb here in Ohio for $7.50 US and online places charge around $50-60 US for a reconditioned steel tank. I'd do some more looking if I were you.

 

[Special Hops]

Steel is much heavier to lug around. But otherwise I do not think there are any issues with using steel that I know of.

 

[keithsipa]

For my side of Canada I have picked up 2 CO2's so far, a #5 for $25 and a #20 with a reg for $100 off of kijiji. Keep your eyes open if you are not in a rush, if so, then I would take a look at simgo for the CO2 Cylinders and get if filled at a local welding shop. These are the guys who supply all of the wine/beer making outlets in the Atlantic Provinces. Located in Ontario and are about half the price of the outlets for some things.
Happy hunting....

 

[david_42]

Nothing wrong with steel, except the weight. A full aluminum tank weights less than an empty steel one. I had steel tanks and swapped them for aluminum at the local welding shop. He has customers that insist on steel, so he was happy. But definitely keep looking, even for Canada, those prices seem high. There is no difference (except price) between 'food grade' CO2 and welding CO2.