Buying or Renting CO2 Tanks

Bronx19 · 03-17-2004, 03:09 AM

Hey guys, my uncle's a plumber and I was asking him about how much he pays for his cylinder and gas.

He said he pays 120$ rent a year, per cylinder. The cylinders look about 3ft long. Gas costs 50$ per refill.

Would it be better to rent it like this, or go and buy one outright? Im in Aus by the way, so it'll cost me an arm and a leg to buy.

Also, how long would a cylinder that large last me on a 30 gallon tank?

wellbiz · 03-17-2004, 03:20 AM

I cant answer your cost question, but that tank should last a year at least...

Jason

mario · 03-17-2004, 03:28 AM

A cylinder that large, if you are careful about leaks, should last you several years. A three foot high tank is either a 20lbs or a 50lbs. I've been running a 5lbs tank on a 30 gallon for several months now and it is still more than 90% full.

Rent the tank if you can. That way you don't have to worry about taking care of it.

Daemonfly · 03-17-2004, 05:09 AM

Check out whats available in your area. At some places, you can rent the tank (I've even seen just a single initial payment), and then you just pay for the refills. If the tank fails testing, then they give you a new one without charge.

Bronx19 · 03-17-2004, 08:48 AM

wow, thats a long time then. Do they supply the fittings aswell? By that I mean the valve on top.

mario · 03-17-2004, 11:29 AM

All gas tanks come with the valve on top of the tank. You will need to get at least a regulator, a needle valve and some tubing. Everything else is, if you are a minimalist, dispensable.

03-17-2004, 03:20 AM	#2
wellbiz Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,270	I cant answer your cost question, but that tank should last a year at least... Jason __________________ 120g, Flourite & Sand. DIY Stand and Canopy. CF lighting 3wpg, Pressurized C02, DIY reactor. 2-XP3's, 500watt heater. Heavily planted

03-17-2004, 03:28 AM	#3
mario Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 287	A cylinder that large, if you are careful about leaks, should last you several years. A three foot high tank is either a 20lbs or a 50lbs. I've been running a 5lbs tank on a 30 gallon for several months now and it is still more than 90% full. Rent the tank if you can. That way you don't have to worry about taking care of it. __________________ "Save me Jebus! And I don't even believe in Jebus!!!" Homer Simpson

03-17-2004, 11:29 AM	#6
mario Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 287	All gas tanks come with the valve on top of the tank. You will need to get at least a regulator, a needle valve and some tubing. Everything else is, if you are a minimalist, dispensable. __________________ "Save me Jebus! And I don't even believe in Jebus!!!" Homer Simpson

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03-17-2004, 03:09 AM	#1
Bronx19 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 69	Hey guys, my uncle's a plumber and I was asking him about how much he pays for his cylinder and gas. He said he pays 120$ rent a year, per cylinder. The cylinders look about 3ft long. Gas costs 50$ per refill. Would it be better to rent it like this, or go and buy one outright? Im in Aus by the way, so it'll cost me an arm and a leg to buy. Also, how long would a cylinder that large last me on a 30 gallon tank?

03-17-2004, 05:09 AM	#4
Daemonfly Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 355	Check out whats available in your area. At some places, you can rent the tank (I've even seen just a single initial payment), and then you just pay for the refills. If the tank fails testing, then they give you a new one without charge.

03-17-2004, 08:48 AM	#5
Bronx19 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 69	wow, thats a long time then. Do they supply the fittings aswell? By that I mean the valve on top.