Leasing a Co2 tank

FB · 05/05/2008, 11:48 AM

I just contact BOC Canada.

http://www.boc-gases.com/

I can lease a Co2 tank from them for $67.05 / year. I am still trying to find out what comes with the Co2 tank.

This seems like a pretty cheap alternative to buying it. If anything goes wrong you just take it back and get another one!

FB

FB · 05/05/2008, 12:02 PM

It does not come with anything but the tank and a regular valve.

Refill cost is $33.90.

snorvich · 05/05/2008, 01:48 PM

That is a rip. I bought one new for not much more than that (10 lbs) and fill it for $15.00 ($13.00 if I bring two or more)

FB · 05/05/2008, 02:36 PM

The best prices I have seen in Canada for a 10lb is $160.00 + tax + shipping + large item shipping.

I can't comment on the refilling cost.

leeweber85 · 05/05/2008, 02:47 PM

In IA you can put a deposit on a tank for like $200 and then it's like $15 to exchange it for a full one. When your done with it you can return it for the $200.

mbbuna · 05/05/2008, 02:54 PM

call a few local welding shops and ask them how much to buy a 5# or 10# tank. i got mine for $70 filled and $15 for refills. most places dont refill while you wait they just take the empty and give you a full one so you dont have to worry about anything going wrong with the bottle because your always getting one that was just inspected

Bebo77 · 05/05/2008, 02:59 PM

here in los angeles i "swap" it out fill a full one for $8

ReefEnabler · 05/05/2008, 03:13 PM

I got a 10lb cylinder that I'm about to use.

this saturday we had a guy over from the gas company to refill a keg-orator for a party. he say my calcium reactor co2 cylinder and then tried to tell me its illegal to have a cylinder that is not serviced by the gas company. he told me I need to return it and get the leased kind you are talking about.

Dont know if I believe him, I have a feeling he is full of it and unless somebody can tell me otherwise then I'm just going to manage it myself.

FB · 05/05/2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bebo77
here in los angeles i "swap" it out fill a full one for $8

This is what I want.

Just like you do with propane tanks for the BBQ.

05/05/2008, 11:48 AM	#1
FB Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, ON Posts: 1,305	Leasing a Co2 tank I just contact BOC Canada. http://www.boc-gases.com/ I can lease a Co2 tank from them for $67.05 / year. I am still trying to find out what comes with the Co2 tank. This seems like a pretty cheap alternative to buying it. If anything goes wrong you just take it back and get another one! FB

05/05/2008, 01:48 PM	#3
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	That is a rip. I bought one new for not much more than that (10 lbs) and fill it for $15.00 ($13.00 if I bring two or more) __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

05/05/2008, 02:47 PM	#5
leeweber85 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 2,482	In IA you can put a deposit on a tank for like $200 and then it's like $15 to exchange it for a full one. When your done with it you can return it for the $200. __________________ -Lee Current Tank Info: 120g reef, 20g reef

05/05/2008, 02:59 PM	#7
Bebo77 Premium Nonpaying Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lost Posts: 14,377	here in los angeles i "swap" it out fill a full one for $8 __________________ Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams

05/05/2008, 03:13 PM	#8
ReefEnabler Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 3,760	I got a 10lb cylinder that I'm about to use. this saturday we had a guy over from the gas company to refill a keg-orator for a party. he say my calcium reactor co2 cylinder and then tried to tell me its illegal to have a cylinder that is not serviced by the gas company. he told me I need to return it and get the leased kind you are talking about. Dont know if I believe him, I have a feeling he is full of it and unless somebody can tell me otherwise then I'm just going to manage it myself. __________________ - Ryan B "that is enough skimmate to ruin lives." - GSMguy Current Tank Info: 220g Display, 70g sump, 35g frag, 50g fuge, 2x250w MH, 1x400w MH, 2x80w T5, 2x140w VHO Actinic

05/05/2008, 12:02 PM	#2
FB Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, ON Posts: 1,305	It does not come with anything but the tank and a regular valve. Refill cost is $33.90.

05/05/2008, 02:36 PM	#4
FB Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, ON Posts: 1,305	The best prices I have seen in Canada for a 10lb is $160.00 + tax + shipping + large item shipping. I can't comment on the refilling cost.

05/05/2008, 02:54 PM	#6
mbbuna Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6,847	call a few local welding shops and ask them how much to buy a 5# or 10# tank. i got mine for $70 filled and $15 for refills. most places dont refill while you wait they just take the empty and give you a full one so you dont have to worry about anything going wrong with the bottle because your always getting one that was just inspected