Found a place to refill co2 in NYC

[Barnacle]

Sweet! I'm going to head over today for a fill!

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[Pivzavod]

You're a lucky bastard to have co2 place so close to you. For me its always a mission to get gas.

 

[Barnacle]

You're a lucky bastard to have co2 place so close to you. For me its always a mission to get gas.

I have a friend that gets his filled somewhere near the Brooklyn Homebrew Shop....I just don't know exactly where. Is that anywhere near you?

 

[Airborneguy]

Probably the fire extinguisher place on Prospect between 3rd and 4th. I used to use them also.

 

[Pivzavod]

It's not close by me and would require multiple trains. The main problem is that some of the places such as welding shops work early hours when I am at work.

The closest to me is the McDonald Ave fire extinguisher place but catching them in the office requires a miracle. It seems that even catching them on the phone is a miracle.

 

[davcjohn]

I tried calling Able fire extinguishers today and they said they don't fill them. I dont think anyone there has any idea what's going on though. I talked to three different people before i could get an answer.

I second McKinney welding. super nice guys and $15 for 5#. They are actually between 11th and 12th on 52nd, at 600 w 52nd. if you google them, there address comes up as 530 w 52nd, and it shows they are on the corner of 12th and 52nd, which neither of are true.

 

[Nerdie]

Not sure about Manhattan (I live here) but I go to Prest-o-sales... I mentioned them in previous posts

 

[MalFet]

I tried calling Able fire extinguishers today and they said they don't fill them. I dont think anyone there has any idea what's going on though. I talked to three different people before i could get an answer.

I second McKinney welding. super nice guys and $15 for 5#. They are actually between 11th and 12th on 52nd, at 600 w 52nd. if you google them, there address comes up as 530 w 52nd, and it shows they are on the corner of 12th and 52nd, which neither of are true.

It used to be true. They moved a block west (to the new address you list) several months ago. The hours on their website are also wrong, so call before going.

 

[DoctorWho]

I can attest to McKinneys. I called them today and they were the nicest people I have dealt with in a long time.

Before I could ask, the guy went off to check that he had a tank (I wanted to exchange a 5 lb) so that I didn't waste a trip. He had one, which he put on hold for me! 15 clams later I was out the door with a smile.

If you are in Manhattan I HIGHLY recommend them. Extremely nice people and they were happy to hear that I was using it for homebrewing.

As for hours, I don't recall the start time but they close at 4pm. Call ahead if you have a doubt. 212.246.4305

Oh, and I have no commercial connection with them, I just was surprised by their level of customer service, especially for Manhattan.

 

[sjjn]

So is McKinney's the only recommended place in NYC to refill? I'm getting a 5lb tank soon and need to plan for refilling. Do people ever get hassled for bringing the tanks around the city...on the Subway or bus?

 

[davcjohn]

I got a funny look from the MTA bus driver and he asked me if it was a bomb. I showed him it was a CO2 tank and he let me on, though some might not. I had no problem on the subway, but i certainly understand how others may have had a different experience than me.

 

[NeighborsBrewingCo]

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[Pivzavod]

I never had a problem on public transportation but I keep my tank inside the bag.

 

[sjjn]

I get my tank delivered today. I'll have to figure out where to fill it...

 

[mmintz]

I purchased a GE WMR04bapbb yesterday off craigslist for 50.

I need to mod but plan on bottling my current brew and will be brewing saturday and sunday giving me about 6-8 weeks until I am ready for kegging so I have a little time but am very antsy...

I am pricing out keg conversion kits and have decided on 2 5 gallon ball lock kegs and 2 faucet tower.

After calling brooklyn home brew in the slope they told me they have 2 used ball lock kegs right now for 50 a pop. A 5 gallon co2 tank for 100!!!

www.bvrgelements.com has 2 used kegs for 75 and tank for 48.75 plus shipping = $156.02

amazon has a pretty good kit from the beverage factory in san diego - 171.90 after shipping
- Polished Stainless Steel Dual Faucet Draft Beer Tower - 3" Column
- Premium Dual Gauge Regulator with Splitter
- Two "D" System American Beer Lever Handle Tap Coupler
- Two 5 Foot Sections of 3/16" ID Beer & 5/16" ID Air line assemblies
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052WCFEK/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

last I can grab 2 sets of couplers from brooklyn home brew for 14 per set total 28 bucks

total 356 plus my fridge makes it around 405...am I missing something...do you guys think this works being that you must all be kegging in the NYC area.

lastly I called big apple welding supply and they wanted 95 for a full tank...wtf

really lastly...first post after tons of trolling...you all rock :rockin:

 

[Pivzavod]

Try McKinneys. I havent used them yet but planning on for the next time I refill. I cant believe last time I filled my tank was almost a year ago.

What I do to save up on gas is use sugar to initially carb up my kegs. I bought 5 lbs of corn sugar back when I was bottling and still have plenty of sugar to go around.

 

[mmintz]

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[bmick]

McKinney's is good, right in Manhattan on the West side. It's a smaller extension shop, so call ahead. I went there once at about 1pm and they were out of 5lb tanks to swap, but they get them every day. Also, I always put my 5lb-er in a bag or something, people are nuts and it's not worth the hassle of having to explain it 10 times.

 

[sjjn]

So do they fill or swap? Or both...just got a brand new tank wouldn't want to part with it yet.

 

[mmintz]

Update from my post yesterday that did not appear until today...

I went to the LHBS in park slope 5 minutes before close last night and picked up some odds and ends (new ale pail, irish moss, ball lock couplers)...when the nice woman there asked if I needed anything else I brought up the kegs and co2. Got my kegs and co2 for 146 after tax!

Purchased the kit off amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004POGGQE/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
*181 and change less my 100 coupon via thank you rewards (9000 pts right now)

Went home bottled my English Brown Ale (last big bottling sess, SWMBO was thrilled about that), and brewed my first non kit recipe (partial mash IPA tentatively calling Bunny Hop IPA since it will be on draft for Easter probably)

Needless to say I had sweet dreams about kegs and IPA and me running around barefoot in the streets of brooklyn

 

[MalFet]

So do they fill or swap? Or both...just got a brand new tank wouldn't want to part with it yet.

They only swap, at least at their Manhattan branch. Their main office in the Bronx might fill. I know there are a couple of other places out towards New Rochelle that fill, too. But don't worry, you'll get over your reluctance to trade away the your shiny new cylinder soon enough! We all do.

 

[Airborneguy]

I've never understood why anyone cares about that in the first place. You're getting a perfectly functioning piece of equipment back that should be hidden anyway. I've only met one person who has their tank exposed in thier setup.

 

[Pivzavod]

Some of us like shiny things I did an exchange of my tank once. It was aluminum for aluminum and I lucked out and got a newer tank then my original one. Since its my tank I also have it full of stickers - NB, Rogness, etc.

If I had a steel tank I wouldnt care. At least to a point where I dont get a tank that is about to expire. I am planning on getting another tank and will decide if it will be 10 or more.

I am moving next year and my current plan is to build a new kegerator which would be better off with a 10 pounder. My last fill up was in 3/2011. I am still full of gas and will only have to refill one more time until I move. Plenty of time to

 

[sjjn]

Called around to some places today listed as "fire extinguisher" or "fire safety" places and this one says they refill a 5lb'er during lunch for $25...Drop off at noon, pick up around 1:30. I at least want my shiny new cylinder for one go round...

http://www.ablefireprevention.com/contact.htm

 

[Pivzavod]

Called around to some places today listed as "fire extinguisher" or "fire safety" places and this one says they refill a 5lb'er during lunch for $25...Drop off at noon, pick up around 1:30. I at least want my shiny new cylinder for one go round...

http://www.ablefireprevention.com/contact.htm

This is who I used last 2 times. Thanks for updating us on the price. I was expecting it to be $6/lb for 2012. In 2010 it was $4/lb, in 2011 it was $5/lb.

 

[sjjn]

Just picked mine up. Kegging, here I come...Left it at lunch yesterday, picked it up at lunch today. For all who don't know, you have to go into the Parking Garage at 241 W 26th turn left and go up the stairs to the 2nd floor.

 

[zacster]

So I've read through this thread and I'm still confused as to who will fill a tank vs. who only does swaps. I just bought a new setup with a brand new CO2 5 lb tank and I don't want to swap it.

I'm in Brooklyn, but could also do downtown Manhattan, except that I work for a living and I'd guess most of these places are closed Saturdays, Sundays and after hours.

So which of the supply places will do a refill??? It doesn't have to be as you wait, overnight or later in the day is fine.

 

[sjjn]

Able refills. Read my posts above yours.

 

[pat3rol]

I know it was mentioned before in this thread Simplex Fire Extinguisher. I went this morning and he filled my 5# tank in about 5 minutes. Just call first to make sure someone is there. 718-998-1250. 1621 McDonald ave

 

[zacster]

Thanks. I kept reading conflicting stories. Simplex is pretty close, I'll call in the morning.