GAS choice with corny kegs

[Spiderwebster]

Right Gang another question ......I am thinking now of getting a couple of Cornies , I just need your expert advice on what Gas system to use .....soda stream with independent reducers on them for each corny or one cylinder with a splitter connection to feed both kegs . It will be mainly for ales so gas pressures will be low , but i would like the ability to do some decent lager type beers , basically whats the cheapest and most pratical in the long run......cheers

 

[Ghillie]

If you're only planning having two kegs then just go with one CO2 cylinder, single regulator and split the lines.

I did the above and wouldn't change it.

 

[Spiderwebster]

flea bay for cylinders or any good deals or firms out there .

 

[Ghillie]

Oh and I use upside down fire extinguishers for my gas :)

 

[foxbat]

Cheapest in the long run are 6.35kg pub CO2 cylinders. Gram-for-gram sodastream cylinders are a very expensive way to buy CO2.

 

[LeeH]

Yep, £10 for less than 0.5Kg or £15 for a 7Kg cellar bottle.

 

[divrack]

Oh and I use upside down fire extinguishers for my gas :)

How many buildings have burned down thanks to your activities?

 

[Ghillie]

How many buildings have burned down thanks to your activities?

Luckily none. I got two brand new fire extinguishers from work, they were still boxed but were surplus to requirement and had gone over 12 months without a service inspection.

12kg of gas for free. Should last me 18 months or so. Not sure what I'll do after though, might have an issue getting them refilled? And I don't want to waste money with BOC - I don't like the monopoly they have and disprove of their "rental" scam.

 

[divrack]

Luckily none. I got two brand new fire extinguishers from work, they were still boxed but were surplus to requirement and had gone over 12 months without a service inspection.

12kg of gas for free. Should last me 18 months or so. Not sure what I'll do after though, might have an issue getting them refilled? And I don't want to waste money with BOC - I don't like the monopoly they have and disprove of their "rental" scam.

Air liquide I think is who I use, not charged rental as such, I think I'm charged about 14 quid for 7kg.

 

[Ghillie]

Air liquide I think is who I use, not charged rental as such

So a refundable deposit or something?

I think they have a depot in Aberdeen, even though it doesn't show on their branch locator.

 

[divrack]

Dunno, I think the guys in branch maybe waived it for me. I get it through West Highland gas in oban.

 

[Spiderwebster]

I have just set up an account with BOC 3 quid a month for a 6 kg cylinder SB or B type plus a charge for a refill .

 

[Ghillie]

I have just set up an account with BOC 3 quid a month for a 6 kg cylinder SB or B type plus a charge for a refill .

That's what I dislike, £36 per year for no good reason.

 

[Spiderwebster]

Well least I Know the cylinder is good , I have only done it on direct debit so if I do come across a cylinder that as got a long test date on it I might stop the DD and buy that , .......Anyway what else can I spend my money on.........Beer ...lol

 

[The Baron]

Yes Air Liquide normally charge a one off payment for a bottle which is refundable of I think in the region of £60 ish once you have got the bottle they exchange it for a already filled one for £17. Sometimes depending on the person and depot they may forgo the deposit for the bottle but either way it is refundable. I use them and it is a very cheap way of getting the gas also the exchange bottles are always well in date for years as it may take you upto 2 years to use the 6kg of gas

 

[Ghillie]

Yes Air Liquide normally charge a one off payment for a bottle which is refundable of I think in the region of £60 ish once you have got the bottle they exchange it for a already filled one for £17. Sometimes depending on the person and depot they may forgo the deposit for the bottle but either way it is refundable. I use them and it is a very cheap way of getting the gas also the exchange bottles are always well in date for years as it may take you upto 2 years to use the 6kg of gas

Will look into them for supplying gas when my extinguishers eventually run out and I find I can't get them refilled.

Although BOC's rental charge isn't all that much, it is the principle that winds me up and that £36 per year equates to two Air Liquide refills.

 

[big yogi]

So a refundable deposit or something?

I think they have a depot in Aberdeen, even though it doesn't show on their branch locator.

I found this address
Greenbank Road
East Tullos Industrial Estate
Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB12 3BQ
United Kingdom

 

[Ghillie]

I found this address
Greenbank Road
East Tullos Industrial Estate
Aberdeen Aberdeenshire AB12 3BQ
United Kingdom

That's the one!

 

[big yogi]

someone also told me about adams gas (jaz 07814346719), they sell you the bottle and charge you for the refill. they are past Ellon

 

[Ghillie]

someone also told me about adams gas (jaz 07814346719), they sell you the bottle and charge you for the refill. they are past Ellon

Nice one cheers! Will give them a shout when the time comes. Would be slightly closer to me also.

Cheers @big yogi!