CO2 Supplier

dfwwino · Post by **dfwwino** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:23 pm

Where do I find a CO2 supplier within a reasonable distance of North Dallas/Carrollton who can refill my CO2 tank? When I lived in North Fort Worth, I used to fill my tank at a Beer Barn on Denton Highway in Watauga for $5. I was hoping to find something closer to Dallas.

sirjohn · Post by **sirjohn** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:26 pm

I would like to also ask as I'm looking into buying a carbonation system .

John

bdubas · Post by **bdubas** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:59 am

I had 2 places that I took mine. I should say that I lived in north Carrollton, but worked in Irving.

If I was in a hurry, I would take my tank to Koetter Fire Protection Services on Olympic Drive in Dallas (near intersection of Harry Hines and NW Highway). They could fill it while I waited.

If I was not in a hurry, I'd drop my tank off at Homebrew Headquarters. Once a week, Kelly takes a few somewhere (maybe to Koetter) to have filled. I pick it up again the next time I'm in the store.

Either way, you'll probably be paying more than $5, but I forget the actual price.

Bill

Haney · Post by **Haney** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:56 pm

Due to insurance reasons Kelly can no longer fill CO2 tanks.
Most welding places can fill them or trade them in.

sirjohn · Post by **sirjohn** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 7:19 pm

Is that food grade?

Haney · Post by **Haney** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:12 am

Yes, just let them know it's for beer/soda delivery. They usually supply the local food industry needs as well as welding.

captbill · Post by **captbill** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:11 am

I have mine filled by Garland Welding supply. They deliver N2 to work on Mondays, so I just give them a call and bring my tanks to work and they swap them out.

Bill J.

Bill Lawrence · Post by **Bill Lawrence** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:54 pm

Because I am looking for a place closer to my home to purchase CO2 I did a little research on the Captain's suggestion and here is what I found out:

Garland Welding Supply
1960 Forest Lane
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 487-8000

Cost to fill a 5lb tank $14.00
Hours of operation M-F 7:00AM to 5:00PM
and the best part, Saturday 9:00AM to 1:00PM

They told me that they would fill the bottle while you wait as long as it is in date.

Guerra · Post by **Guerra** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:02 pm

Never used them but:

Thurston Discount Beverage
Address: 800 E Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75074
Phone: (972) 422-1511

And they fill. Most "Welding Supply" Stores only exchange.

Orlando

Bill Lawrence · Post by **Bill Lawrence** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:53 am

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Guerra
 Never used them but:

Thurston Discount Beverage
Address: 800 E Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75074
Phone: (972) 422-1511

And they fill. Most "Welding Supply" Stores only exchange.

Orlando
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Orlano, are you talking about propane or CO2? I get propane from them all the time but I have never seen a CO2 operation.

Guerra · Post by **Guerra** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:57 pm

Bill,

I did some more research. Yes, Thurston's does fill CO2.

I person I spoke to said they charged $5 for a 5lb.

Orlando

Guerra · Post by **Guerra** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:11 am

All,

Spoke to Kelly (HBHQ) and he said that Thurston's does not have a "true" CO2 filler.

The way he explained to me was that they simply "top off your tank with CO2 gas" . They do not fill with "liquid" CO2. So you really don't get the full amount.

I plan to use them on my next fill, and I will report back to the group.

Orlando

Guerra · Post by **Guerra** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:24 pm

Went to Thruston's Sat. and got my 5lb filled (sort of).

They simply connected my 5lb tank to one of their big bulk tanks w/ a line and filled the bottle.

When I got home, I hook my reg to it the tank, it barely got out of the "red".

It was convient though. Walked in and they filled right away.

If I use them next time I am going to put my tank into the freezer, let it get super cold. Hopefully it will get a better fill that way.

Orlando

Haney · Post by **Haney** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:33 am

Orlando, I used to use the trick of leaving a little liquid in tanks until just before refilling then venting it all quickly. This will super cool the tank allowing it to suck in more. By the time you get the tank from the freezer to the store it may warm up too much to be effective.

wb5sgn · Post by **wb5sgn** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:38 pm

I use metroplex welding supply. In Dallas the closest place to the house is Northwest Fwy just west of I35 (accross from Sams, Mercado W. and The Lodge) I get my CO2 and O2 there.
Steve