Abundance Of Co2 For Me

[Aqua Tom]

Today I went & picked up a new co2 bottle from my local Pubs gas supplier. I got it on the Pubs account. It is rather large.

My old bottle was a 6kg co2 beverage dispenser bottle & it was only half full when I got it but it has still lasted me 6 months or so. The new one is at least 3 times the size so will probably last for years.

Old bottle on left, new one on right.

The only thing is I am going to have to store the bottle remotely from my tank as there is now way I will fit it in the cupboard. The understairs cupboard is next to the tank so the new bottle will livein there, chained to the wall, with a long length of co2 hose running through the wall to the tank. I will post a picy of the set up when I have completed it.

I am excited as I love building stuff.


Tom

 

[Defiance]

Nice one Tom

Was looking to buy a 5kg fe off the bay

Might try and see how much those large pub ones are to rent n refill now

Only publicans i knew have left the area

Anyways, hope the re-siting and building goes easy for you

TTFN

Tony

 

[Aqua Tom]

To rent the bottles I think it is £50-£70 deposit then another £20 each time you exchange it. Becuase I got it on an exsisting account it only cost me £20.

Bargain.


Update - The bottle is now in situ under the stairs & is chained to the wall. Good job too as I have read the legend on it & it wieghs 35 kilograms. I will order a long length of co2 proof tubing & as soon as thar arrives then it should be up & running.

Tom

 

[Aqua Tom]

Update - The new co2 system is up & running & bubbling nicely.

Tom

 

[waterdrop]

Jealous of you Tom But Congrats! WD

 

[Defiance]

Congrats Tom

Could you try and help me ??

If you goto BOC and look at there cylinder weights and size pdf

Could you tell me which size you got ? (maybe measure height etc)

Found a place that does co2 cylinders, £55 first time buy. £40 is for tank ownership £15 first filling/swap

Thereafter just the £15 filling

But the weight they say doesn't seem to match BOC's or Airliquide weight/sizing lol

(then again maybe it's me lol)

Anyways, for £55 i wouldn't mind having to do a few county crossings to get a refill, know someone on the way so could have a tea etc

Cheers

Tony

 

[Aqua Tom]

Congrats Tom

Could you try and help me ??

If you goto BOC and look at there cylinder weights and size pdf

Could you tell me which size you got ? (maybe measure height etc)

Found a place that does co2 cylinders, £55 first time buy. £40 is for tank ownership £15 first filling/swap

Thereafter just the £15 filling

But the weight they say doesn't seem to match BOC's or Airliquide weight/sizing lol

(then again maybe it's me lol)

Anyways, for £55 i wouldn't mind having to do a few county crossings to get a refill, know someone on the way so could have a tea etc

Cheers

Tony

The tank is roughly 27 inches high (not including the valve or carrying handle) & 6 inches wide. It wieghs 35kilograms & containes 14lb of co2 (I had to give the invoice back to my publican but i remember the info).
Remember if you do use a tank this big it MUST be chained to the wall as it will cause injury if it falls on someone. I got a length of small chain & some hooks for about £3 from a local hardware shop.

PM me the wieght sizing they have qouted & I will check that against mine.

Hope this helps


Tom


Edit - Also those price quotes you got will not include VAT.

 

[Defiance]

Hiya Tom,

Yeah a chain is a must for the mid and large ones

The info you've replied with is just what i wanted to know

The weight etc ............

6.35kg (14lb of co2) £40 the bottle £15 the gas

Refills at £15

It's a bit of a treck but i aint fussed really lol

Thanks for taking time to answer specifics

Tony

 

[Aqua Tom]

Hiya Tom,

Yeah a chain is a must for the mid and large ones

The info you've replied with is just what i wanted to know

The weight etc ............

6.35kg (14lb of co2) £40 the bottle £15 the gas

Refills at £15

It's a bit of a treck but i aint fussed really lol

Thanks for taking time to answer specifics

Tony

No problemo, keep me posted.


Tom

 

[Defiance]

Hiya Tom,

I'm hoping this 2kg cylinder from germany will last til xmas or just after

So unless somert drastic happens i won't need to hit the M1 til 2012 hehe

Will post back etc

Goodluck

Cheers

Tony