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First of all can anybody give me a rough idea of how big(dimensions) these tanks are?
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Since i'm new to this hobby, do most of you when refilling just leave your tank without c02?
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Yes.
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Is it expected to have backup tank?
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If you want.
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Also how do you know when the tank needs to be refilled?
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Left hand gauge reading will start falling.
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Also for the suggested 20-30ppm how long do tanks last per pound? So 5lb tanks refill every...10 lb tanks refill every, etc etc. I know these are silly questions but I have seriously no clue.
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I dunno....
I've seen posts that say about 6months with a 5lb on a 75gal.
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I live in Sunnyvale and I need to get a tank which is a huge start cost. So aside from the list below any other places worth considering? I'm also a former student at Davis and still visit my friends there so Sac maybe that area is an option as well. Anyway bottom line question is, where in the south bay or Sac town is the place I can get the cheapest 20 lb tank(again assuming its not too humongous)?
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Here is the cheapest place to get a Co2 tank in the US.
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Bharada did the great research here (1/23/06 so prices may have changed):
Carbonic Service
1920 De La Cruz Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 727-8835
20# filled: $124.50, refill is $16.50
Arc Gas
140 S Mongomery
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 287-2896
20lb refill = $22
Praxair Inc
1785 Oakland Road
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 437-1010
20# filled: $145, refill = $20
Alliance Welding Supplies
501 Auzerais Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 271-3800
20# Filled: $134.40, refill is $21.50
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It's also suspected that beverage supply places have a higher quality Co2.