CO2 in Southampton area

[Victor Churchill]

Hi,

I've tried searching for CO2 suppliers in my area since I got my first keg last September.
Did not have much joy - lots of no replies to my web-form enquiries or emails.
I don't really want to carry on with SodaStream having had a couple of mishaps!
I just got a quote today from the 'Socal Team' at hantsanddorsetgas.co.uk offering a
6.35 kg cylinder for £60 for the cylinder and £35 for the gas.

1. Does that sound a reasonable ball park ? It seems quite a bit higher than what I have seen in CO2-related threads here before.

2. If I go ahead and get a full cylinder from these folks am I then tied to getting refills from them in the future or can I get a cylinder refilled from another supplier if I were to find one?

 

[crowcrow]

Hey, sounds a good price for the cylinder - I paid £100 here in Norfolk - gas is OK is a little high though others pay up to £45 a fill currently - so at least less than that. When I got my canister is was £10 a fill, then £12 and I believe now £16 but not needed any for a bit.

Depends on the supplier. Many will fill anything, so you should be OK - but some try to tie you in.

Try searching 'cellar gas' as sometimes helps, but a lot of suppliers are not taking new clients and prefer their bigger clients as I believe the shortage is still hitting them, though not as bad as it was.

If you are friendly with a landlord it is worth asking them as might be able to help out.

 

[SteveH]

I got mine from Andover patio centre - there was no charge for the cylinder, only the gas (which was about £35 IIRC but I've not got a refill in a while)

The cylinder is from Air Liquide, so may be worth seeing if they have a dealer nearer Southampton - you could also try asking in the Butchers Brew club group on Facebook.

 

[lindormonster]

Hi,

I've tried searching for CO2 suppliers in my area since I got my first keg last September.
Did not have much joy - lots of no replies to my web-form enquiries or emails.
I don't really want to carry on with SodaStream having had a couple of mishaps!
I just got a quote today from the 'Socal Team' at hantsanddorsetgas.co.uk offering a
6.35 kg cylinder for £60 for the cylinder and £35 for the gas.

1. Does that sound a reasonable ball park ? It seems quite a bit higher than what I have seen in CO2-related threads here before.

2. If I go ahead and get a full cylinder from these folks am I then tied to getting refills from them in the future or can I get a cylinder refilled from another supplier if I were to find one?

Ive been using Hants and dorest gas to get my propane from for my burners and found the guy who runs it to be very helpful im sure if you give him a ring he will be able to give you a bit more info about point 2

 

[Victor Churchill]

Thanks guys, there are a couple of leads there.

 

[Paulchef]

Try Adams gas they seem to have stockists down your way

 

[UKSkydiver]

T & J Installtions

I paid £23 i think, but may be up to about £27 now. No delivery, no deposit, no return costs.

 

[itry]

T & J Installtions

I paid £23 i think, but may be up to about £27 now. No delivery, no deposit, no return costs.

I use these people

 

[Mayor of Simpleton]

Another vote for T&J installations

 

[itry]

And infact to add to it. They are normally 9 out of ten times next day delivery. Awesome company

 

[Victor Churchill]

I looked at T&J Installations web site before, it did not look like they did simple CO2 provision for the home brewer, only big bar installations and "solutions".
I've sent them an inquiry and we'll see how we get on!

 

[Mayor of Simpleton]

Not sure where to put this but found my Co2 cylinder was empty on Tuesday. Phoned T@J Wednesday and full cylinder delivered two days later. Awesome service.

 

[Victor Churchill]

Not sure where to put this but found my Co2 cylinder was empty on Tuesday. Phoned T@J Wednesday and full cylinder delivered two days later. Awesome service.

Have you a phone number for them? I tried inquiring through their web site and did not get any answer

 

[Mayor of Simpleton]

Yes 01722786291.

 

[Victor Churchill]

Yes 01722786291.

Thank you - I will try them and see if they are down my way any time

 

[Jiffy176]

Did you get any joy with this?