CO2 Refill

DrPaulsen · Post by **DrPaulsen** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:07 pm

Those of you who keg -- where do you get CO2 refills around town?

I discovered that one of my kegs has a small leak - several days after leaving it attached to the now-empty tank....

Thanks,
Lee

jjbuck · Post by **jjbuck** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:21 pm

<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Hawkeye Fire Extinguisher. Just west of Ralston P. It is tucked back in a corner and I don't remember the address. It is east of CP road and a block south of a park. If you drop off in the morning they can have a 5# filled by afternoon. I usually pick up next day.

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Those of you who keg -- where do you get CO2 refills around town?

I discovered that one of my kegs has a small leak - several days after leaving it attached to the now-empty tank....

Thanks,
Lee

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Mr T · Post by **Mr T** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:35 pm

I get nine refilled.. Or in my case exchanged at linn weld across from hacienda on first ave.

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Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:39 pm

I fill at Hawkeye Fire too. CR Weld on First Ave said they would not fill my 20# tank only do exchanges. They didn't seem to excited about helping me either.

Mr T · Post by **Mr T** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:09 pm

Strange, I used to go to Hawkeye fire and they quit filling some time ago… now that was quite a while ago but that is when I started going to cr weld. Recently in the past year they got bought out by linn weld, so if you had problems before they might have a change in tune about the policy at the place across from hacienda. Frankly I just find it way more convienant to exchange my tank as I don’t have to make more than one trip and even if the tank is ugly who cares, I have it tucked away, and you never see it.

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I fill at Hawkeye Fire too. CR Weld on First Ave said they would not fill my 20# tank only do exchanges. They didn't seem to excited about helping me either.

Matt Franklin
Slappy Brewing

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Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:54 pm

What is the cost? I pay about $20 to fill my 20# tank at Hawkeye. I don't mind trying CR Weld again, but that is much further from my house. Hawkeye is not far out of my way to and from work. I only fill my tank once every few years so location is not that important. I just had my tank filled last month so I know they still do them.

tompb · Post by **tompb** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 4:32 am

Hawkeye Fire also does hydro testing. I had a tank done. It was $40 for the test and fill on a 20lb.

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:47 am

I always exchange. And I go to Linn Weld.

As far as how they felt about it, well, it's a welding supply shop, so it was not all hugs and puppies. But they always get me a tank real quick, and take my money. No rainbow kisses though.

BrewHound · Post by **BrewHound** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:56 am

Other great thing about doing an exchange is your tank will keep inspection up to date.

tompb · Post by **tompb** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 4:39 pm

Maybe I'll exchange when my inspection date gets close. Otherwise I like the tank I have.

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:25 pm

tompb wrote:Maybe I'll exchange when my inspection date gets close. Otherwise I like the tank I have.

What makes it better than any other tank?

tompb · Post by **tompb** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:10 am

Because it's mine.

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:24 am

Does it have one of those handles? I would like to keep one, if it had that. Is there any way to remove those from a tank? Otherwise, it's just a tank, I don't care what it looks like. Plus, I never have to worry about getting my tank certified.

Mr T · Post by **Mr T** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:42 am

Im with u why waste time making two trips when I can just exchange my tank for another. Unless your tank custom painted and is visible when being used. Mine is hidden..so as long as it works im good

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Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:09 am

When I went to CR weld a few years ago, they said they would not exchange or fill my 20# tank. Maybe they have changed and I will try again. Again, what is the cost? I will go with whichever is cheaper if there is a difference.

I don't want hugs and kisses, but when I ask a guy working for a place if they fill or exchange CO2 tanks and he says no and treats me like a dick for asking him to provide a service and take my money, not much I can do.