Heads Up S30 users!!!

[VW911]

Just a warning to anyone using S30 cylinders for their Pressure Barrels.
After the trouble caused by Hambleton Bard first discontinuing the S20 cylinder, then ceasing production of the S30, it seems like there are new problems on the horizon.
A company called Brewgas (thankfully) took over the refilling of the cylinders, and they were being distributed by Ritchie Products.
Now, Ritchies have been sold to another company, and it seems like the link with Brewgas is unlikely to continue, making loads of valves/barrels obsolete...
I'll post further if I hear any more...

 

[Clint]

Thanks for that. You'd think someone would sort this out ..

 

[johncrobinson]

Its a gas.!!!!

Seriously you would think someone would sort this out.

 

[nigelom16]

Just a warning to anyone using S30 cylinders for their Pressure Barrels.
After the trouble caused by Hambleton Bard first discontinuing the S20 cylinder, then ceasing production of the S30, it seems like there are new problems on the horizon.
A company called Brewgas (thankfully) took over the refilling of the cylinders, and they were being distributed by Ritchie Products.
Now, Ritchies have been sold to another company, and it seems like the link with Brewgas is unlikely to continue, making loads of valves/barrels obsolete...
I'll post further if I hear any more...

 

[nigelom16]

What makes you think they won't take it on? And if so why wouldn't someone else?

 

[aamcle]

Fit a "gas in" post get a disconnect, a small cylinder and never worry again.


aamcle

 

[Buffers brewery]

Fit a "gas in" post get a disconnect, a small cylinder and never worry again.


aamcle

Seriously thinking about that anyway. Just need to persuade SWMBO it’s worth the investment

 

[VW911]

What makes you think they won't take it on? And if so why wouldn't someone else?

Just what I've heard from (what was) Ritchies.
It was hard enough to find someone to take up the supply once Hambleton Bard stopped production...

 

[terrym]

I only have a passing interest in this but has anyone talked to Brewgas.
http://www.brewgas.co.uk/

 

[CD]

I only have a passing interest in this but has anyone talked to Brewgas.
http://www.brewgas.co.uk/

I phoned Brewgas today, and was told that they have never been involved with S30 cylinders, so it must be a different firm. Somebody mentioned the supplies had a Birmingham Postcode I think.

 

[Wherrypuzzled]

I recently bought a KK with S30 and a Gas Bottle from Hamstead Brewing which I think are based in Brum

Product Code	Description	Item Price	Qty	Total
L.30 New	Brewgas L.30 (S30) Home Brew Co2 Cylinder NEW	£ 25.00	1	£ 25.00

The bottle is marked Brewgas with guaranteed filled by Brewgas Cylinder Services B43 6AD

I got this only on the 24th May 2020

 

[CD]

My local homebrew shop tells me that Ritchie, and the firm that distributes Grainfather equipment, have merged, and there is no indication that S30 cylinders will not continue to be available.

 

[petercash]

Has any of the site user heard or seen a gas adaptor for the s30 im aware of a local company that currently refill soda stream cylinders and would love to expand into s30