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Re: CO2 tank refilling and hydro-testing

Post by Woody » Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:18 pm

I get 10-12 kegs from a 5lbs CO2 tank. I do not prime kegs with corn sugar.

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Re: CO2 tank refilling and hydro-testing

Post by Woody » Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:07 pm

Rev. Schumps wrote:how many 19 liter kegs would a 5 lb co2 tank carbonate?
or am i asking the wrong question.. how long do your co2 tanks usually last.
I have been thinking about carbonating and then bottling and or just having some on tap.
I am just tired of the taste of too much yeast in by beer after carbonating through fermentation.
Something to consider if you are not already doing this is to transfer to secondary for clearer beer. A little extra work but I had good results doing it. When I bottled I would transfer to secondary when the krausen would collapse and leave it for a good 2 weeks or longer and the sediment was minimal in the bottle.

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Post by Rev. Schumps » Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:21 am

I have tried secondaries, right now I have been letting it mature in the primary for st least a month, and that has made for some clear brew. What I don't like is halting to worry about over pouring from my bottles and getting yeast sediment in my beer.

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Post by Woody » Wed Jun 25, 2014 1:38 pm

Sounds like kegging is your solution.

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Post by Rev. Schumps » Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:08 am

I hope so, or better tasting yeast.

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Post by Rev. Schumps » Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:21 am

Here in Miramichi I found a guy who can fill co 2 tanks in south Esk. His name is Reg Harris.
I haven't filled mine yet.. I will share more details after I visit him tomorrow.

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Post by maestro » Wed Sep 10, 2014 10:31 pm

chalmers wrote:For those who want to keep their own CO2 tanks rather than swap, here are some companies that will fill them for you. They can sometimes fill them immediately, but be prepared to drop the tank and pick it up later (usually the same day). If you're in a rush, best to call ahead!


In Halifax:
Don Brenton's Fire Protection
2 Lakeside Park Drive, Unit 5, Lakeside NS B3T 1L7
Phone: 876-7879
Hours: M-F 8-4:30
http://www.brentons.com/contact.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Details: Drop-off is around the back of Unit 12 (furthest from St. Margaret's Road), and there you will be given an invoice to pay in Unit 5 (despite the signs, you can go in the back door). Cash, debit or CC.
Pricing: $16.50 for 5lb, $19 for 10lb, $20.50 for 15lb, $23.75 for 20lb. Hydro test is $27.50. Be sure the invoice is marked as DRAFT and the receptionist knows this, or the charge will be much more.


In Dartmouth:
Simplex Grinnell
600 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1B5
Phone: 468-9100
Hours: M-F ???
http://www.simplexgrinnell.com/ENUS/Pages/default.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Details: Entrance at side, Cash and CC.
Pricing: $2.25/lb: $11.25 for 5lb, $45 for 20lb. $25 for hydro test.

In Fredericton:
Atlantic Fire & Safety
Unit 9, 385 Wilsey Road, Fredericton, E3B 5G2
Phone: (506) 459-1444
Hours: M-F 8-4:30
http://www.atlanticfireandsafety.ca" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Pricing: ~28$ for 5 lb, ~36$ for 10 lb


In Moncton:
Brunswick Fyr & Safety
231 Edinburgh Drive, Moncton NB E1E 2K9
Phone: (506) 857-3191
Hours: M-F 8-5
http://www.brunswickfyr.ca/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Pricing: $25.43 for 5 lb


In Charlottetown:
T & K Fire and Safety Equipment Ltd.
16 Walker Dr, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8S6
Phone: (902) 368-3016
Hours: M-F 7-5
http://www.tkfire.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Pricing: $21 for 5lb. Conflicting reports about filling on the spot, or having to drop it and leave it. Best to call first to check.


In St John's:
Martin's Fire Safety Ltd.
20 Allston Street, Mt. Pearl, NL
Phone: (709) 753-8872
Hours: ???
http://www.martinsfiresafety.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Pricing: ???


In St John's:
Frontline Action Sports
1073 Topsail Rd Mt Pearl, NL A1N 3J8
Phone: (709) 747-4653
Hours: M-F: 9-8, Sat 1906, Sun 11-6
http://www.frontlineaction.com/nl/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Pricing: $33 for 5lb (inc taxes).

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Greenwood/Kingston/Middleton area? I've got a brand new 5 pounder on the way that I'd like to keep as mine...

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Post by LeafMan66_67 » Fri Sep 12, 2014 2:00 pm

FYI - my cousin just got his new 5lb tank filled at Simplex Dartmouth - new price posted on the counter is $15 plus tax for a 5lb fill.
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Post by mikeorr » Fri Sep 12, 2014 2:25 pm

LeafMan66_67 wrote:FYI - my cousin just got his new 5lb tank filled at Simplex Dartmouth - new price posted on the counter is $15 plus tax for a 5lb fill.
It must have just gone up, I got mine filled just last week at the old price... That's an increase of $4.30 for a 5lb fill :(

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Post by Jimmy » Fri Sep 12, 2014 2:29 pm

hmmmm...may be going to Brentons instead now. I always went to Simplex because of pricing - location wise, Brentons is better for me.

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Post by RubberToe » Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:00 pm

Damn. This would be the second increase from Simplex recently. It used to be just under $10.
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Post by LeafMan66_67 » Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:06 pm

Yep the guy told Mike the prices just went up.

Edit: there were no other prices posted, just the flat rate for 5'ers.
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Post by chalmers » Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:53 pm

Unfortunate, updating first post now.

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Post by jabbrro » Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:01 pm

Hey thanks alot for the info!! Will have to definitely check out Don Breton!!

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Post by RossBee » Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:58 am

Just had tanks done at NB Fyr in Moncton.

10 lbs fill is $37.50
20 lbs fill is $67.50

Hydro test is $30 regardless of size.

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Post by jabbrro » Mon Dec 01, 2014 11:51 pm

got a 20lb hydro and recharge for 25 at DB, gotta like that deal

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Post by LeafMan66_67 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:44 am

Just had a chat with the Simplex guy in Dartmouth - 5lb fills went up because of the amount of CO2 lost when purging his pump. 10 and 20lb fills remain the same.

5lb - $15 plus taxes (flat rate)
10lb - $2.25/lb = $22.50 + HST
20lb - $2.25/lb = $45 + HST

Hydro remains $25

Still accepts cash, visa, mastercard or Amex - no debit available at the Dartmouth location.
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Post by Keith » Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:47 am

I've been contemplating upgrading to a 20lb tank for Stanley with a 5lb portable\backup. I'm going in every few months to get it filled and would save me a few $$$
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Post by chalmers » Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:13 pm

Keith, I have a second 20lb that I'd be happy to trade for a pair of 5lb, or a 5lb and a working JacPac. Or a 5lb and future consideration. :)

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Post by Keith » Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:57 pm

chalmers wrote:Keith, I have a second 20lb that I'd be happy to trade for a pair of 5lb, or a 5lb and a working JacPac. Or a 5lb and future consideration. :)
Yea I need my 2nd 5lb for the jockey box (moving to 4 taps) and back up. Not sure what I'd have available for a future consideration, however I'm always swapping out gear.

is your 20lb steel or aluminum and is it hydro tested?
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Post by chalmers » Mon Dec 22, 2014 1:40 pm

I'm not home, but I am pretty sure it is steel, and has been hydro'ed while in my care, but I don't know the expiry date.

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Post by Celiacbrew » Sat Dec 27, 2014 2:33 pm

Anybody know where you can get a CO2 tank refilled on a Saturday?
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Post by AllanMar » Sat Dec 27, 2014 2:38 pm

Celiacbrew wrote:Anybody know where you can get a CO2 tank refilled on a Saturday?
NG exchange is the only option i'm aware of.

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Post by Celiacbrew » Sat Dec 27, 2014 3:13 pm

AllanMar wrote:
Celiacbrew wrote:Anybody know where you can get a CO2 tank refilled on a Saturday?
NG exchange is the only option i'm aware of.

Dang. I don't have a NG tank. Looks like I will have to wait. Thanks.
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Post by AllanMar » Sat Dec 27, 2014 3:17 pm

I've exchanged non-ng tanks before in a bind. They don't seem to care, might want to call to confirm first

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