CO2 Tanks and Fills

Alain2 · September 22, 2016, 01:36:43 PM

I bring my tank to Praxair (Alison Blvd.) and pick it up few days later. I think they fill them in Saint john, that is why it takes few days. I have 2 tanks of 10lbs so I don't care much about long waiting time.

I do have an account with them because of my welding gas, not sure if anyone without account can go there for co2 refill.

feldmann · September 22, 2016, 04:31:12 PM

I took my 20 lbs tank to Kennedy and he filled it in 15 minutes.

Roger · September 25, 2016, 07:50:40 PM

I've never had an issue with a long wait time when I go see Glen. I usually give him a call before I go that way I don't catch him at a busy time.

jdueck · October 05, 2016, 08:25:55 PM

I had my 5lb tank hydrostatic tested $32.50 and a fill $26.50 at Atlantic Fire and Safety, plus taxes.

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pliny · January 10, 2017, 02:41:14 PM

Glenn Kennedy 5lb tank fill: $24.15

Alain2 · January 10, 2017, 07:23:22 PM

10lbs tank refill at praxair is less than $25

Two Wheeler · January 11, 2017, 09:14:26 AM

Alain- do you own the tank or lease? Can you fill/replace the same day or does it have to wait?

pliny · January 11, 2017, 11:00:34 AM

Is there a yearly rental fee with Praxair?
I think the pricing structure is different in leasing vs. owning. I know that at Noble Grape, buying a tank is more expensive but then the tank fills are cheaper.
I don't think they fill your tank there.

Glenn and Atlantic Fire and Safety and maybe others, charge a fill fee. Each tank Glenn fills he charges $7.50 + $2.70 per pound + HST.
That fill fee might not be on the bill at Praxair.

Alain2 · January 12, 2017, 02:02:33 PM

Quote from: Two Wheeler on January 11, 2017, 09:14:26 AM
Alain- do you own the tank or lease? Can you fill/replace the same day or does it have to wait?

I own my tank, I bought it from Dave at Everwood. They fill the bottles in Saint John on Monday. The only way you can have it the same day is to bring it in the morning Monday and pick it up a the end of the day.

pliny · April 17, 2019, 10:05:11 AM

FYI, Glenn Kennedy (458-9750) charges $7.50 + $2.80 per pound + HST. Comes out to $24.73 for a 5lb tank.

I think NG would be about $4 more. But they swap right there apparently. Assuming you bought your tank there in the first place.

Pros and Cons.

feldmann · April 17, 2019, 10:08:26 AM

Quote from: pliny on April 17, 2019, 10:05:11 AM

FYI, Glenn Kennedy (458-9750) charges $7.50 + $2.80 per pound + HST. Comes out to $24.73 for a 5lb tank.

I think NG would be about $4 more. But they swap right there apparently. Assuming you bought your tank there in the first place.

Pros and Cons.

Glenn is awesome, he fills my 20lbs tank right in front of me in less than 10-15 minutes. He's also said that I can just drop it off and pick it up later or he'll come and pick it up from my house himself.

Roger · April 17, 2019, 10:39:11 AM

Quote from: feldmann on April 17, 2019, 10:08:26 AM
Quote from: pliny on April 17, 2019, 10:05:11 AM

FYI, Glenn Kennedy (458-9750) charges $7.50 + $2.80 per pound + HST. Comes out to $24.73 for a 5lb tank.

I think NG would be about $4 more. But they swap right there apparently. Assuming you bought your tank there in the first place.

Pros and Cons.

Glenn is awesome, he fills my 20lbs tank right in front of me in less than 10-15 minutes. He's also said that I can just drop it off and pick it up later or he'll come and pick it up from my house himself.

Yeah Glen is great to deal with. I'm actually going to see him today.

Tim · April 17, 2019, 05:58:42 PM

I went the NG route - bought a 15 lb tank there about 15 years ago. $34.99 for a 15 lb swap and never have to do a hydrotest since you keep trading it in. its worked well for me.