C02 tanks refill vs swap

FrannyB · Post by **FrannyB** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:04 pm

It's time for me to refill my bottle. Can't really tell you size (lb) it is. It stands about 23". Anyway, will I have to swap it or will the company refill it for me? I bought it new and it's all nice and shiny. It doesn't fit under my tank so it's quite visible.

I also want to replace my regulator for a 2-stage. Do you have a cheaper source than GL?

Why won't the regulators for welding bottles work or will they. They can handle lower pressure. Shouldn't that prevent a dump?

Cristy Keister · Post by **Cristy Keister** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:13 pm

for the refill, go to Laurel Bottled Gas on Rt 1. they refill instead of swapping. Robert's Oxygen in Laurel will only swap tanks and they don't normally have 5lb tanks, or pretty tanks.

Jim Miller · Post by **Jim Miller** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:47 pm

I did my 2 stage by getting a regulator on Ebay and changing some parts. Took some wrenches and elbow grease. I think I have a bit over $60 into it.

Is that something you'd want to try? If so there's a good regulator on Ebay that I could recommend. I'd be glad to help where I could.

Jim

jweis · Post by **jweis** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 11:24 am

There is a paintball shop near the Frederick airport that will refill CO2 too. However my 10lb tank had a black handle that blocked the refil attachment, so it didn't work out for me, but if you have a tank wthout any obstrutions, the they should be able to fill you tank.

DonkeyFish · Post by **DonkeyFish** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:13 pm

I've been able to get roberts to refill my bottle, but that might not happen at all locations. Paintball shops and beverage/restaurant suppliers are options too if you're looking.

I got my regulator on ebay as well, not sure the source, but its a Milwaukee. Haven't had any issues with it other than the loose nut behind the wrench (me).

Jim Miller · Post by **Jim Miller** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:30 pm

Fireline in Catonsville does refills. Nice folks.

Look for fire protection type stores in your area.

Jim

Jim Miller · Post by **Jim Miller** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:32 pm

BTW, my offer to help with regulator builds stands for anyone. It takes a bit of time to collect all the parts but I'll do the work for free if you need help.

Jim

chris_todd · Post by **chris_todd** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:10 pm

Jim Miller wrote:Fireline in Catonsville does refills. Nice folks.

Look for fire protection type stores in your area.

Jim

Holy cow, I had no idea there was a CO2 refill place so close to me! I've been going down to Laurel Bottled Gas. Thanks for the tip, Jim!

FrannyB · Post by **FrannyB** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:31 pm

Thanks everyone.

My bottle has the black handle.

@Jen.

Jim could you point me in the right direction on which regulator to look for on ebay? I would appreciate a build if it comes to that.

Have we had a C02 regulator build talk yet?

Jim Miller · Post by **Jim Miller** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:45 pm

This is the one I've been looking at (dare i say lusting after?) to buy as a backup. I'd be happy to help you with a build out on it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/VICTOR-EQUIPMENT-CO ... 7633177119

jim

C02 tanks refill vs swap

C02 tanks refill vs swap

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