ljtan55 Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Im just setting up my co2 system, and have got all the bits and pieces, but still waiting on the cylinder atm. Just a quick couple of questions, any disadvantages of buying a second hand cylinder? or would I be better to rent one? And where would I do both in Auckland? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Highly recommend buying a reconditioned ex-fire extinguisher as a CO2 bottle. A 3.5kg cylinder should run you about $250 with a test and cert good for 5 years. Refills are generally $7/kg ($25 for a 3.5kg bottle). Both the cylinder and refills should be easily obtained from your local cylinder service station. Prices vary from region to region but these are the Wellington prices and usually higher than Auckland. Renting a cylinder will cost you less initially but will cost you quite a bit in the long run and you have to turn the cylinder back in. Check with BOC and Rockgas about renting a cylinder. In the end let us know where you went, what it cost and how things went. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rimbauer Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 I can recommend Precision Cylinder Testing in Grey Lynn for a cylinder. If you have a look in the Yellow Pages under cylinder testing you will find their details. They recondition and certify old fire extinguishers, I got a 3.5kg with valve, cert, and a fill from them. A fill costs about $10 a go. The whole thing cost $200 about 18 months ago. The guys there are really friendly and helpful, they've done quite a few cylinders for aquariums they tell me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMinehan Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Got one off them a few weeks ago. Nice guy who runs the place. And total cost $200 filled. And he said he'd throw in some free refills when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljtan55 Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hey thats where i ended up getting mine from! I ended up getting most of my equipment from pearlingnz. Absolutely great guy, he pretty much walked me through everything, and contacted the guy for me and everything. Tank wise i coldn't be happier, the plants are growing ridiculously well, and i'm getting less algae cos of all the happy plants using it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 I got a tank off that dude about a month ago and then got the regulator etc from pearlingnz too. It all seems to be a better deal than a wee 350gm bottle! I like hands off, as much as is practical, especially with something as finicky as CO2!. Tank refilling every other month doesn't spin my wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Whats a cert worth these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Got quoted about $50 here in Hamilton a few weeks ago when I got curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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