what to look for when buying used C02 tanks?

dannieboiz · 02/24/2006, 04:35 PM

I'm about to buy a used C02 tank locally. What kind of things should I look for?

Here's the tank and the regular, looks like a bubble counter too?

Douglas LEHMAN · 02/24/2006, 06:13 PM

Hello
There will be a date stamped on the cylinder near the top. It will be when it was last inspected/serviced, they need to be checked ever 7 years or so? HTH

dannieboiz · 02/24/2006, 06:14 PM

I'm picking it up in a couple hours, seller said tank is completely filled. Will check on that date code. Thanks for the tip

Douglas LEHMAN · 02/24/2006, 06:30 PM

Hello
Here in Chicago that CO2 cylinder (20 lb) goes for $100.00 plus... Will you PM me what you paid ?

szwab · 02/24/2006, 08:43 PM

some gas supply places will swap out tanks so if it does end up being a lemon you may still have a chance to swap it out. also to get it pressure tested runs about 12 bucks I think.

Treg · 02/24/2006, 09:24 PM

Its 5 years on the date stamp. My local weld shop chages $25 to pressure test.

I drove 15 miles to the next one and they swapped me a new aluminum tank (full) for $16.

szwab · 02/24/2006, 09:30 PM

hey Treg where as that at cause I will be needing a refill soon

the ones around here have steel tanks

Treg · 02/24/2006, 09:35 PM

OE Myer on SR 19 (I think) just off 288, in Galion.
They dont fill, only exchange. If you want to keep your tank they send out. I buy my welding and torch gas there, good prices.

Mid Ohio Gas in Marion (5 mins from me) will do a fill on the spot if you already have a nice tank. I'll keep this nice tank now and take it there, atleast til its expired.

szwab · 02/24/2006, 09:42 PM

thanks for the tip I'll have to make the detour on the way to Cleveland when the time comes

Treg · 02/24/2006, 09:49 PM

OE Meyer I forgot an e.

Galion
O.E. Meyer Co.
304 Sixth Avenue
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5441 Tel

Almost positive that 6th ave is SR 19.

Sorry dannieboiz, Hows the new tank?

dannieboiz · 02/25/2006, 06:44 PM

the tank looks good. no sticker date on it but guage read somethinh like 550lbs. everything works. forgot the brand but will take some detail pix later

fahz · 02/25/2006, 09:43 PM

Locate a refiller and swap it out for a full one which will be in the five year hydro. Welding supply companys will generally change them out. If they are not refilling tanks at the time you will have to come back so do the swap.

Fahz

02/24/2006, 04:35 PM	#1
dannieboiz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,514	what to look for when buying used C02 tanks? I'm about to buy a used C02 tank locally. What kind of things should I look for? Here's the tank and the regular, looks like a bubble counter too?

02/24/2006, 06:13 PM	#2
Douglas LEHMAN Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: chicago il Posts: 1,490	Hello There will be a date stamped on the cylinder near the top. It will be when it was last inspected/serviced, they need to be checked ever 7 years or so? HTH __________________ Sea Ya Doug Current Tank Info: 200 stony reef,125 softy and many frag and grow out

02/24/2006, 06:30 PM	#4
Douglas LEHMAN Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: chicago il Posts: 1,490	Hello Here in Chicago that CO2 cylinder (20 lb) goes for $100.00 plus... Will you PM me what you paid ? __________________ Sea Ya Doug Current Tank Info: 200 stony reef,125 softy and many frag and grow out

02/24/2006, 08:43 PM	#5
szwab RC Mod Join Date: May 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 15,225	some gas supply places will swap out tanks so if it does end up being a lemon you may still have a chance to swap it out. also to get it pressure tested runs about 12 bucks I think. __________________ Mark "I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more cowbell" ~ Christopher Walken Current Tank Info: AGE 240 Flatback Hex

02/24/2006, 09:30 PM	#7
szwab RC Mod Join Date: May 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 15,225	hey Treg where as that at cause I will be needing a refill soon the ones around here have steel tanks __________________ Mark "I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more cowbell" ~ Christopher Walken Current Tank Info: AGE 240 Flatback Hex

02/24/2006, 06:14 PM	#3
dannieboiz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,514	I'm picking it up in a couple hours, seller said tank is completely filled. Will check on that date code. Thanks for the tip

02/24/2006, 09:24 PM	#6
Treg Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,739	Its 5 years on the date stamp. My local weld shop chages $25 to pressure test. I drove 15 miles to the next one and they swapped me a new aluminum tank (full) for $16.

02/24/2006, 09:35 PM	#8
Treg Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,739	OE Myer on SR 19 (I think) just off 288, in Galion. They dont fill, only exchange. If you want to keep your tank they send out. I buy my welding and torch gas there, good prices. Mid Ohio Gas in Marion (5 mins from me) will do a fill on the spot if you already have a nice tank. I'll keep this nice tank now and take it there, atleast til its expired.

02/24/2006, 09:42 PM	#9
szwab RC Mod Join Date: May 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 15,225	thanks for the tip I'll have to make the detour on the way to Cleveland when the time comes __________________ Mark "I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more cowbell" ~ Christopher Walken Current Tank Info: AGE 240 Flatback Hex

02/24/2006, 09:49 PM	#10
Treg Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,739	OE Meyer I forgot an e. Galion O.E. Meyer Co. 304 Sixth Avenue Galion, OH 44833 (419) 468-5441 Tel Almost positive that 6th ave is SR 19. Sorry dannieboiz, Hows the new tank?

02/25/2006, 06:44 PM	#11
dannieboiz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,514	the tank looks good. no sticker date on it but guage read somethinh like 550lbs. everything works. forgot the brand but will take some detail pix later

02/25/2006, 09:43 PM	#12
fahz Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 1,868	Locate a refiller and swap it out for a full one which will be in the five year hydro. Welding supply companys will generally change them out. If they are not refilling tanks at the time you will have to come back so do the swap. Fahz