Co2 gas cylinder

[ScrumpyRam]

Ok, thanks for the advice guys. Much appreciated. All i need to do now is find a local supplier. The nearest one is only offering gas to those currently with a cylinder due to Covid

 

[Jon1964]

One bit of advice, avoid like the plague Gas-UK. Co. UK based in Merseyside that offer nationwide specialist delivery.
It is not specialist delivery they use plain brown box to conceal the cylinders and use DPD courier. (Surprised that DPD even touch them, especially when full, but its boxed to conceal contents)
Price wise for a small 3.5kg cylinder you are paying £50 deposit refundable, £30 carrier charge to get it back to them and £54 for the gas. So all in £84. The deposit and return courier charge is in very small print in the customer contract you agree to.
Currently use a local firm, 7.5kg free delivery as they pass me regularly, £50 refundable deposit and £15 for the co2

 

[ScrumpyRam]

One bit of advice, avoid like the plague Gas-UK. Co. UK based in Merseyside that offer nationwide specialist delivery.
It is not specialist delivery they use plain brown box to conceal the cylinders and use DPD courier. (Surprised that DPD even touch them, especially when full, but its boxed to conceal contents)
Price wise for a small 3.5kg cylinder you are paying £50 deposit refundable, £30 carrier charge to get it back to them and £54 for the gas. So all in £84. The deposit and return courier charge is in very small print in the customer contract you agree to.
Currently use a local firm, 7.5kg free delivery as they pass me regularly, £50 refundable deposit and £15 for the co2

. I'll give them a wide berth for sure. Cheers.

 

[MickDundee]

I use Hobbyweld, they aren’t the cheapest but are pretty much nationwide and I have a choice of 4 agents within a 45min drive. I was about £60 deposit and £35 refill. I only signed up in July (but had to get another canister in August because I’m a numpty and hadn’t screwed the regulator on fully) but have had no issues. The first (or rather 2nd if we are counting my stupidity) is still going strong after over 6 months. I reckon I’ll get another 6 months out of it (especially as I’m on my last keg and won’t be brewing again until our garage conversion is finished at the end of next month).

It looks like they are creating their own specialist subsidiary for brewing gas called Hobbybrew but there’s very little information about them at the moment. Food grade CO2 appears to have gone from the Hobbyweld website but I assume there will still be unused stocks around and that our canister deposits will just carry over to the new lot.

One of my local Hobbyweld agents (the furthest away one but handy for when I’m picking up a Crafty Malt order) has been sharing Hobbybrew information so I know at least one will be stocking them. The one closest to me is a car parts wholesaler though so not sure what the story will be.

 

[LeeH]

Look for a local Energas if you have one. 15 quid a bottle no deposit.

 

[Dmac]

Hi Dmac. I am new to homebrewing. My first kit (Muntons Docklands Porter) is bubbling away nicely and I'm waiting delivery of a corny keg set up kit from BewKegTap. If you havent ordered one or need any help I can recommend speaking to them - they are really helpful. Like you, I am interested to know what most folk do re CO2 cylinders.

Cheers.

Thanks mate, I'll have a look. I'm still having no joy accessing a co2 cylinder..

 

[PALandlord]

Hi, I' also from Plymouth and i'm having a hard time sourcing CO2 in anything bigger than Sodastream, as its damn pricey! Please do let me know if you find anything in the area. I am considering getting a load of empty Sodastream bottles and buying some dry ice perhaps. You can get around 10Kg of dry ice for about £30, admittedly not the safest method but could be very cheap! 10 Kg of dry ice should do 22 bottles if my maths right, there's a tutorial on Youtube. Of course the hardest and most costly part would be buying 22 empty bottles.

Thanks mate, I'll have a look. I'm still having no joy accessing a co2 cylinder..

 

[Manners]

Can anyone recommend anywhere in buckinghamshire pls?

 

[ScrumpyRam]

For anyone in the Cheltenham area, I can recommend Cellar Supplies in Stoke Orchard. 6.35 kg cylinder for £20.04 no deposit. That's if you collect btw.

 

[PALandlord]

Thanks mate, I'll have a look. I'm still having no joy accessing a co2 cylinder..

I found a company in Saltash who I’ve got some CO2 off of. 6.35kg for £25~ With £55 deposit for the bottle. Delivery is £10 or you can collect. Austen Knapman they are called.

 

[UKSkydiver]

Can anyone recommend anywhere in buckinghamshire pls?

Give T&J Installations a buzz.

I'm in Bicester and they delivered to my door (free), no rental, no deposit, £23 for a 6kg cylinder

 

[Manners]

Give T&J Installations a buzz.

I'm in Bicester and they delivered to my door (free), no rental, no deposit, £23 for a 6kg cylinder

thanks mate- will do! Do you know how much are they asking for refills?

 

[UKSkydiver]

thanks mate- will do! Do you know how much are they asking for refills?

Same: £23 - Effectively you're only paying for the CO2
I also checkd there wasn't a hidden charge for refils or returns at the end. There isn't.
So £23 all in for each bottle, just return it to them at the end.

 

[Manners]

Same: £23 - Effectively you're only paying for the CO2
I also checkd there wasn't a hidden charge for refils or returns at the end. There isn't.
So £23 all in for each bottle, just return it to them at the end.

Great, thanks!

 

[Victor.l]

Ah crikey there's one that delivers around here (Berkshire) that's reasonable priced and no silly deposit.
I've texted my mate for the name.
I just get mine from the local pub.. I'm still on my first bottle and the landlord won't take any money from me

I’m in Reading and I’m looking for a gas supply have you got contact number still

 

[UKSkydiver]

Edit: misread post

 

[JFB]

I’m in Reading and I’m looking for a gas supply have you got contact number still

I asked him when we were on a bike ride so didn't get the number.
But he did say that he had phoned the malt miller and got it from them.
They always seem happy to help with stuff like that. Give them a call

 

[Dmac]

Hi, I' also from Plymouth and i'm having a hard time sourcing CO2 in anything bigger than Sodastream, as its damn pricey! Please do let me know if you find anything in the area. I am considering getting a load of empty Sodastream bottles and buying some dry ice perhaps. You can get around 10Kg of dry ice for about £30, admittedly not the safest method but could be very cheap! 10 Kg of dry ice should do 22 bottles if my maths right, there's a tutorial on Youtube. Of course the hardest and most costly part would be buying 22 empty bottles.

It looks like I'll be using Austen Knapman (Adams gas) in Saltash mate. It seems to be the only place that doesn't charge a monthly rental. Gonna go for the 6.5kg bottle, 70 odd quid for deposit and 25 for the gas. Not cheap but I'm hoping it'll last me quite a while...

 

[Victor.l]

Yeah I went with adams 55 for 6kg and 25 refill ...

 

[Dmac]

Yeah I went with adams 55 for 6kg and 25 refill ...

Ahh yeah sorry guys just looked again and Victor is right at Adams Gas it is 75 quid plus 11 quid for vat n that is for deposit and gas. Ordered a 19L reconditioned corny keg from Malt Miller, along with a mini mash kit and a Pint365 beer engine. Got my big stockpot ready for a few mini (part grain) mash brews. Also bought two kits from Dark Rock Brewing, Shipyard IPA and Proper Job. I've brewed a few WoW's lately (Rose wine) and my intention is to carbonate some of them in 1 litre coke pet bottles using the gadget that fits the pet bottles. Really looking forward to getting started...