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fatherofdaughterofromer
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How do I know where to get my CO2 tank filled.
Where can I get my CO2 Tank Filled - This link takes you to a listing of National Welders supplies and gases. After entering your zip code, make sure you call before going over.
Also, per the posts below. Fire Extenguisher Shops and Soda and Beer distributors are another source. In fact, My last fill was from a Fire Extenguisher sjop, but I have used some of the welding shops listed in the link as well.
I added this whole thread to the 80's section FAQ in the General section.
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02-24-06, 10:37 AM
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You want to do what...?
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the soda and beer distributors also carry CO2 and could well be much cheaper than the welding supplies based on my experience.
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02-24-06, 11:01 AM
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The Anti-Tech
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Fire extinguisher companies, too. They recharge extinguishers with CO2.
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02-24-06, 11:04 AM
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Dain Bramaged Member
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Fire extinguisher companies, too. They recharge extinguishers with CO2.
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They will also re-certify tanks.
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02-24-06, 11:05 AM
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I go to a local scuba shop, cost $11 per 10lb bottle.
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02-24-06, 11:21 AM
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On the Golf Course!
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Seals Compressed Gases on the left coast. Doesn't come up on Ken's link. About the same price as Biff's scuba shop.
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02-24-06, 11:48 AM
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Forum Lifer
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The link returned Airgas in my local area. I happened to be there yesterday with Cubedweller. They told me that hey ONLY do a tank exchange. bummer 
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02-24-06, 12:34 PM
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death to infidels
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I checked around Sac and was unsuccessful finding anyplace that would do an refill vs. exchange.
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02-24-06, 12:49 PM
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Site Addict
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My local welding supply swaps out tanks. I think it's a good way to go as you don't have to wait or worry about tank recerts. 20lb tank for $10 refill after buying a tank from them ($80-90). I think they get a lot of 4x4 customers.
The link didn't return my place (Salem Industrial Welding Supply) probably because the refill facility is in another town.
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02-24-06, 02:36 PM
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fatherofdaughterofromer
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I Agree this is not a complete list. In fact, trying to get mine filled today, I eneded up taking it to a Fire Extenguisher shop called Red Comet. They filled it while I waited and it was half the price.
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Keeper of the FAQ, Defender of Newbies, and Slayer of Tards
Commander Rising Sun 4WD Club - K0ROM
97 LX450, Supercharged, Locked, and lots of other stuff ROTW
96 LX450 - ROD's
06 4Runner - Wife's
99 4Runner - daughterofromer's
03 BMW Z4 Roadster
05 AT Horizon
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02-24-06, 04:11 PM
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The Anti-Tech
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Here are some options from a fire extinguisher website...
similar sort of thing.
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nial, Hippie teleboarder: you're only dancing on this Earth for a short while
'77 FJ55, stocker, with a locker: old-school expedition rig Now with 95% Mojo!
Footsoldier for the Kingdom of TUT
Quote:
Originally Posted by trainrech
What about guys who put quotes by others in their sigs. Can't they come up with anything unique?
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02-24-06, 04:16 PM
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Forum Lifer
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Most of the large welding supply places won't fill your tank, they only want to do exchanges.
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02-24-06, 06:11 PM
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Forum Lifer
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I checked around Sac and was unsuccessful finding anyplace that would do an refill vs. exchange.
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Cube-There is a place in West Sacramento, right across from the Driveline Services shop. They do fills on Thursday and Friday, and will do custom fills. They don't like to do 1 tank on the spur of the moment, but if you get the tank there on Wednesday, you can pick it up Friday. Not super convienient, but it works.
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02-24-06, 07:38 PM
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The Anti-Tech
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I checked around Sac and was unsuccessful finding anyplace that would do an refill vs. exchange.
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I use Sacramento Fire Extinguisher on 24th by City College for my beer CO2, it's close to me, they even certify... Don't know where you live. Check that link i gave, might help.
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nial, Hippie teleboarder: you're only dancing on this Earth for a short while
'77 FJ55, stocker, with a locker: old-school expedition rig Now with 95% Mojo!
Footsoldier for the Kingdom of TUT
Quote:
Originally Posted by trainrech
What about guys who put quotes by others in their sigs. Can't they come up with anything unique?
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02-24-06, 09:09 PM
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Dain Bramaged Member
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The link returned Airgas in my local area. I happened to be there yesterday with Cubedweller. They told me that hey ONLY do a tank exchange. bummer |
If you had bought the beat up tavern CO2 cylinder instead of that Nancey Boy powder coated thing you wouldn't care.
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Dan Johnson
What the large print giveth, the fine print taketh away.
Battle Born Cruisers
1975 FJ40, A couple of thingamajigs and a deally bob, fully integrated whatzits, dash board Hula girl (pending spousal approval.)
1998 pair of Pink Panties, now with a doohicky in the front.
1984 FJ60, Detroits F&R and a gawd awful spring lift.
Rust never sleeps.
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03-20-06, 09:05 PM
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In the Phoenix Arizona area:
Thunderbird Cylinder, Inc.
4209 E. University Dr.
Phoenix, AZ
602-437-4600
East of 40th St., West of HWY 143
Fairly convenient access from either central Phoenix OR the East Valley
7AM-2PM M-F <<<---- NOTE only until 2PM
$15 custom fill, 10 LB (fill your tank, in about 10 minutes)
Cash or checks only, no credit cards <<<--- NOTE
I like 'em. They seem responsive to customers.
I bought my tank and regulator and bracket there, for a fair low end price.
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