C02 Canister for a Kegerator

[Smiddylad]

Hi All
I'm currently based in Melbourne but I'm moving back to blighty in Feb next year. I'm currently in the process of sorting out a container to bring all my stuff home. I have a kegerator I want to bring home along with a c02 canister. It turns out though, its a bit of a pain getting gas canisters through customs. For simplicity I thought I would sell my c02 canister in Oz and buy a new one in the UK. Therefore I have couple of questions around c02 gas regulators and canisters.

Are C02 regulators and canisters for kegerators universal or is there a European standard that is different to say the US or Oz? If so then it means I will have to pick up a new regulator.

Secondly how do you get refills in the UK? My local home brew shop here in Melbourne has a simple swap and go system. Do home brew shops do that here or is it a bot more complex in the UK

The canister holds 2.64kg of c02, I can add a photo of the regulator and canister if needed

Thanks

Neil

 

[Dave1970]

Yes it's a bit more complicated. Very much depends where you're going to end up. People use pub gas suppliers, fire extinguisher companies....I get mine from an marine aquarium shop. Once you're back if you post here someone will probably be able to recommend a local supplier.
Don't know about the fittings, if you post a photo I can tell you if it looks like mine

 

[Smiddylad]

Well not really sure where I'm gonna live yet, will depend on where the work takes me, so I'll ask the question when I know. Do you still have to buy a bottle out right or do you rent them or place a deposit on them as and when you need them?

Wanted to add a photo but totally can't find a link to add a photo

Thanks

Neil

 

[Fil]

according to these paintballers http://www.teamonslaught.fsnet.co.uk/co2_info.htm

your regulator should fit a uk bottle ok..

 

[Smiddylad]

Awesome that is very good :)