Hi,
I was looking around to see my options for CO2 cylinders and most importantly how to refill them in a cost efficient way. I have multiple tanks and i will use one regulator with splitter, so i was looking at 5Kg or 6.35Kg cylinders.
1) Currently on ebay, i can get a refurbished 5KG fire extinguisher, filled with co2, for 40 pounds. However, for the life of me, i cannot find any information on how to "refill" it once it runs out. If anyone has any idea on how to do that in north london please let me know.
2) The second option i managed to dig out, is from a london gas company: https://www.londongases.co.uk/view/aquarium-gas
Now, i called then on the phone and they said that the quoted price on the website is exactly the same even if i choose the 6.35Kg cylinder. So:
72 pounds initial purchase of a filled 6.35Kg cylinder
24 pounds for refills/swaps thereafter.
Everything is next day delivery at my door.
BUT: the 72 initial "deposit" is non refundable for retail customers. When i finish with their service i don't get any money back, and i am left with the cylinder
What do you guys think? It sounds like a descent deal to me, taking into account that i don't drive and getting sth delivered is great. Have you found other more cost effective ways for your initial cylinder and refills?
I was looking around to see my options for CO2 cylinders and most importantly how to refill them in a cost efficient way. I have multiple tanks and i will use one regulator with splitter, so i was looking at 5Kg or 6.35Kg cylinders.
1) Currently on ebay, i can get a refurbished 5KG fire extinguisher, filled with co2, for 40 pounds. However, for the life of me, i cannot find any information on how to "refill" it once it runs out. If anyone has any idea on how to do that in north london please let me know.
2) The second option i managed to dig out, is from a london gas company: https://www.londongases.co.uk/view/aquarium-gas
Now, i called then on the phone and they said that the quoted price on the website is exactly the same even if i choose the 6.35Kg cylinder. So:
72 pounds initial purchase of a filled 6.35Kg cylinder
24 pounds for refills/swaps thereafter.
Everything is next day delivery at my door.
BUT: the 72 initial "deposit" is non refundable for retail customers. When i finish with their service i don't get any money back, and i am left with the cylinder
What do you guys think? It sounds like a descent deal to me, taking into account that i don't drive and getting sth delivered is great. Have you found other more cost effective ways for your initial cylinder and refills?