Co2 Tanks

[Kenzy]

For those of you with Kalk reactors where did you ge your co2 tanks, and what would be a good average price for a 10 pound tank?
thanks.

[Dman]

Kenzy,
I paid 50 CDN for mine full. I got it locally from a fire extinguisher supply house. And recently spent 10 CDN to get it refilled. They don't hold as much as other bottles, but they are alot cheaper.

Dman
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[Kenzy]

Dman, so is it like a converted co2 fire extinguisher tank? Definately a good price. Any problems getting a regulator to fit?

[Wildcat]

Where in Toronto is this local place Dman?

[Dman]

Kenzy,
Yup, it's a converted fire extinguisher and almost anyplace that services fire extinguishers sells em, mostly to people that brew their own beer, pop or dope.
Wildcat,
I go to a place out in the West end called Norgard, they're in the book and are only open during regular business hours. (on Advance Blvd between Islington and Kipling South of Dundas/Bloor)
As for a regulator setup another cheapy setup, I called a plumbing supply house that specializes in Draught beer installations (SIMGO, if you go to Norgard, the guy there will set you up with a name and number)and got a regular single stage reg (the kind used for pop dispensers) and added a needle valve from FESTO.
FESTO is a little bit trickier to deal with as they have a gazzillion items and a 25 dollar min. But you can walk in off the street and pay cash. (I can dig up more info if anyone is interested) Just so happened that the last place I worked used alot of robotics and I had one lying around waiting for me ;)
Dman
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[Kenzy]

Thanks Dman,

I'm going to try a couple of local places first for the tank. Hopefully I'll be able to get a decent needle valve from work, for a real good price.;)

[Ocean Images]

The most cost effective way is to rent one from any welding supply shop. Most of these shops are small, simply explain to the guy what you need and viola. I currently pay $12 per year and my tank is 4 feet high, I figure I will not have to fill it for another 5 years. At the same time you get your big bottle buy the regulator from the same place, MUCH cheaper than "special" aquarium regs.
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