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03-13-2006, 11:46 AM
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Jr. Reef Tank Engineer
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,081
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CO2 Refill - Latest Prices
Hello everyone:
Just like you have websites, blogs, and other internet forums where people post the "where, when, and how much" for things like buying gasoline, I figured I'd start a running post on CO2 refills, for those of us who run calcium reactors on our reef tanks, or perhaps use CO2 on our planted tanks.
I just got a 5# bottle filled at a place called Beverage Control, off of Mountian Industrial Blvd in Tucker. The refill was $9.00. The folks there were very nice; I got my tank refilled and was on my way in 10 min...
Anyone else?
- Michael
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58g Oceanic Reef Ready Tank - Est. June '04
12g JBJ Nanocube - Est. April '05
38g FW Planted - Est. July '06
55g L. Malawi - In Progress
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03-13-2006, 01:59 PM
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Reefer Freak
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Norcross, GA & Columbia, SC
Posts: 637
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Wow, $9. In Columbia, SC I got a 5 lbs one filled 3 weeks ago and it was $15... 
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5.5 Gallon Nano
125 gallon reef
"My girlfriend tells me I spend too much on fish stuff......." :0
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03-13-2006, 02:41 PM
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Aquatic Equestrian
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 328
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Michael -
I have been going to Beverage Control in Tucker for several years now... I would like to find a conveniant place a little closer though!
Margi
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03-13-2006, 04:23 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Oxford Ga
Posts: 945
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Do they give u an exchange or do they refill your own tank
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03-13-2006, 04:58 PM
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Jr. Reef Tank Engineer
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,081
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They refilled my tank...I believe that pressurized tanks have to go through some sort of testing/inspection every 4 years.
I don't know if they exhange bottles, but you can give them a call to ask.
- Michael
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58g Oceanic Reef Ready Tank - Est. June '04
12g JBJ Nanocube - Est. April '05
38g FW Planted - Est. July '06
55g L. Malawi - In Progress
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03-13-2006, 07:32 PM
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uber-stupid
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Biloxi, MS
Posts: 4,762
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I need to find a place that refills, the place I go to only does exchanges and they cgarge 18 bucks. i think, might be 15 doh I can't remember now?
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My girlfriend says bigger is better, so I am going to build the biggest skimmer I can.
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03-14-2006, 12:41 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Smyrna, GA
Posts: 264
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Check Yellowpages.com for Beverage Dispensing Equipment & Supplies (Atlanta, GA is used in the link).
I don't run CO2, but I did used to have a keggereator and I found the cheapest way to go was (usually) an exchange which means you might have to put a deposit down on one of the standard sizes a particular distributor uses. Also, check with your local bars as to where they get refills. Paintball stores that refill tanks will also know where you could get refills.
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03-15-2006, 06:13 PM
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Aquatic Equestrian
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 328
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Beverage Control Inc.
5060 N. Royal Atlanta Dr
Tucker, GA 30084-3074
770-939-9637
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03-15-2006, 06:17 PM
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Nothing to See Here
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Loganville Ga.
Posts: 2,520
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Welding supply shops carry CO2 (if exchanging tanks works for you)
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03-16-2006, 10:32 AM
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squid
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Atlanta,GA
Posts: 3
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Thanks Margi
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03-16-2006, 12:19 PM
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ARC Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Stone Mountain
Posts: 707
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I use Pye Barker. There's an office off of Beaver Ruin Rd, in the Duluth area. Costs around $15 for a 5lb refill.
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03-16-2006, 09:46 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Posts: 623
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I second that Pye Barker location. Great people there. I picked up a nice MIG setup from them a few years ago and they were very helpful and courteous before AND after the sale.
On a related note - wonder how long it will be before the club acquires a CO2 generator. 
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04-11-2006, 10:18 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cumming, GA
Posts: 434
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Thanks for the tips on where to get fills for cheap.
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Tank started 3/5/06, First stocked & growing since 6/25/06
"Patience is easier said than practiced!"
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04-11-2006, 05:37 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Buford
Posts: 557
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beverage control has a good price for refills, yes 9.00 for 5 or 10lb canister.
AIRGAS swaps cylinders for 17. for the 5lb think its 19 or 20 for a 10lb,
but after going today, i think i'll be back to airgas next time, as it took longer waiting to fill it. and for me I'm much closer to airgas than i am to beverage control, which means the 8 bucks i saved on the co2, i put in my gas tank... Now when gas was a buck a gallon, then i'd happily drive it.
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04-12-2006, 12:29 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cumming, GA
Posts: 434
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Thanks Rob. Where's Airgas located or do you have a phone number. Thanks again.
Marc
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"Patience is easier said than practiced!"
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