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Does anyone have suggestions for filling CO2 tanks for people who live on the peninsula and don't have access to a car? Noble Grape apparently only swaps their own tanks, and Don Brenton's is outside of the bus travel range, as far as I can tell. Cost isn't the biggest concern, I just want to have a full tank of CO2.

As a bit of a second question, does anyone know where to get those wrenches that often come with kegerator kits? I want my regulator to have a tight seal, and don't have a large enough wrench. Worst case scenario I'll dish out for a standard wrench at Canadian Tire.

I might have a spare wrench at home. I'll see what I can find.

Not sure about the CO2, though...

The Army Navy store on Agricola will fill it, but it's like $.40/ounce. That would be around $30 to fill a #5. They also have tons of miscellaneous wrenches of various shapes and sizes. The only other places I know of are out in Burnside/etc. There is a paintball shop in central Dartmouth that might do it, but again, you would be paying a premium for it.

benwedge wrote:Does anyone have suggestions for filling CO2 tanks for people who live on the peninsula and don't have access to a car? Noble Grape apparently only swaps their own tanks, and Don Brenton's is outside of the bus travel range, as far as I can tell. Cost isn't the biggest concern, I just want to have a full tank of CO2.

As a bit of a second question, does anyone know where to get those wrenches that often come with kegerator kits? I want my regulator to have a tight seal, and don't have a large enough wrench. Worst case scenario I'll dish out for a standard wrench at Canadian Tire.

The #21 and #23 buses go to Don Brenton's.

LiverDance just got a 5lb and 10lb filled there today, the total was $40. Worth it to go out there.

chalmers wrote:

benwedge wrote:Does anyone have suggestions for filling CO2 tanks for people who live on the peninsula and don't have access to a car? Noble Grape apparently only swaps their own tanks, and Don Brenton's is outside of the bus travel range, as far as I can tell. Cost isn't the biggest concern, I just want to have a full tank of CO2.

As a bit of a second question, does anyone know where to get those wrenches that often come with kegerator kits? I want my regulator to have a tight seal, and don't have a large enough wrench. Worst case scenario I'll dish out for a standard wrench at Canadian Tire.

The #21 and #23 buses go to Don Brenton's.

LiverDance just got a 5lb and 10lb filled there today, the total was $40. Worth it to go out there.

How does that compare to a swap at NG? I usually just exchange my #5 in there.

I think 5lb swaps are $25 at NG, and a refill is ~$20 at Brenton's. The bigger savings are with larger tanks (and the ability to keep your own tank).

chalmers wrote:I think 5lb swaps are $25 at NG, and a refill is ~$20 at Brenton's. The bigger savings are with larger tanks (and the ability to keep your own tank).

Thanks. I am stuck with the 5 pounder for the time being, but $5 is worthwhile if I am in the area.

chalmers wrote: The #21 and #23 buses go to Don Brenton's.

I'd no idea Thanks. I just looked up the bus schedule, it's an hour long ride. Does any know their hours? Their website omits that detail.

I don't think I'm drinking enough. I have been using the same 5lb tank since August, and it's still nowhere near redline. So $20 or $25 just isn't making that much difference to me. Of course, living in the middle of nowhere, nobody ever drops by for a beer...

benwedge wrote:

chalmers wrote: The #21 and #23 buses go to Don Brenton's.

I'd no idea Thanks. I just looked up the bus schedule, it's an hour long ride. Does any know their hours? Their website omits that detail.

It's in the sticky.
8-4:30, M-F

chalmers wrote: It's in the sticky.
8-4:30, M-F

Thanks. Which sticky? I just checked again and didn't see it...

its in the group buy section...you need a password...PM X

Jmac00 wrote:its in the group buy section...you need a password...PM X

Oh. I never thought to check there. Thanks.

I'm guessing places like Bretons and the Army/Navy store get their CO2 from Air Liquide, so the purity is indirectly guaranteed. C02 is C02, but I'm a tad concerned about consuming something intended for a fire extinguisher. Can anyone comment on my concerns? Thanks.

Don't know what to tell you.

020543m wrote:I'm guessing places like Bretons and the Army/Navy store get their CO2 from Air Liquide, so the purity is indirectly guaranteed. C02 is C02, but I'm a tad concerned about consuming something intended for a fire extinguisher. Can anyone comment on my concerns? Thanks.

AFAIK CO2 is CO2. They pressurize the fire extinguishers with the same stuff, but it doesn't mix with the retardant beforehand. All restaurants use the same stuff to push their beer through.

Thanks Ben. It's hard to find a consistent answer though. For example: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/food-grade-co2-58297/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

020543m wrote:Thanks Ben. It's hard to find a consistent answer though. For example: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/food-grade-co2-58297/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Uh, oh. He mentioned that which must not be named.

Probably the best advice we can give you is not to take advice from that site...

Yes, considering half the advice given there is fucked, lol.

020543m wrote:Thanks Ben. It's hard to find a consistent answer though. For example: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/food-grade-co2-58297/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

I wouldn't worry about it either. If you are there's a real easy way to find out in about 90 seconds - pick up the phone and ask them

FWIW when you fill at Don Brenton's the invoice specifies "draft bottle," so if there is any difference in the CO2 they know what they're doing. But I'm still pretty sure there's no difference.

I asked a Don Breton guy and he said all co2 is food grade. There isn't different type for different things. Co2 is Co2