Location: Samut Prakan, Thailand, Phone/WhatsApp: +66 96 098 2413
Helium Gas-150 Cf Aluminum Cylinder with Handle
Aluminum cylinders are 1/3 the weight of steel cylinders, making them lighter to carry around the shop or from job site to job site!
150 Cubic Foot Cylinder Inflates:
600 – 9″ balloons
300 – 11″ balloons
Dimensions: 50″ from bottom to top of handle. 8.5″ in diameter.
Helium gas, the lighter-than-air wonder, adds a touch of magic to celebrations and events. Known for its buoyant and non-flammable properties, helium turns ordinary gatherings into vibrant, uplifting experiences. Picture colorful balloons dancing and defying gravity, all thanks to the enchanting allure of helium.
Specifications:
- Chemical Symbol: He
- Atomic Number: 2
- Molecular Weight: 4.0026 g/mol
- Density: 0.1786 kg/m³
- Boiling Point: -268.93°C
- Melting Point: -272.2°C
- Color: Colorless, tasteless, and odorless
- State at Room Temperature: Gas
Helium, a noble gas, takes center stage in creating a playful atmosphere, elevating celebrations, and leaving a lasting impression of joy and wonder.
Archie G. –
In my state, tank inspections are good for 5 years. The tank I got was stamped 6/18. So I have one less year to use the tank before it must be inspected.I have not had CO2 added yet, but the tank seems great otherwise.
Scott F –
I ordered this tank after my old kegerator CO2 tank’s throat came off. The price was fair compared to other online shops and the Prime shipping really made this sale! I had 3 kegs in my keezer and needed gas on them. The tank is high quality and does not have any leaks. It also comes with the mesh sleeve–not totally sure what this does. When I went to get it filled, I was complimented on how nice it looks.
A –
There was a shipping delay but happy with quality. The valve handle is black plastic, It came with a mesh cylinder sleeve and nylon connection washer, The date stamped on cylinder was 90 days ago (9/2016) and happy with that. I Recommend
Not the droid you’re looking for –
Beautiful tank. Bright, shiny, in great shape, with no dings, marks or scratches. Valve looks and feels good. Should work well as a replacement for the store bought seltzer carbonators. Only concern is the hydro test stamp being 11 months old on receipt.
James C. McDowell –
Most refill stations want to let it sit 24 hours before you take it.I just traded for a full one.
Scott –
Tank came pretty fast even with standard shipping and was cheaper than other places I looked to order one. The valve says “made in USA” but I’m not sure if that applies to the canister as well. The date it was certified was 6 months ago. Not terrible but I guess I’ll dock a star for that. Not sure how realistic it is to expect one that was certified last month.
charlie –
It’s a standard cylinder. What’s impressive is how quickly I received it. I have already filled it and there are no issues.
D –
This is very, very sturdy, and well constructed. I wanted something with zero compromise, something that would simply work and not need babying. This is that. Do you want/need “sturdy?” Here it is.
Brian –
I would say this is likely the cheapest new co2 tank you can get out there. They say they don’t ship to California but they did, and I am glad they were able to. I will likely be buying used tanks though from here, but I recommend at least having 1 new tank so it can last you 5-10 years before having it tested for integrity. The welding supply store near me filled it with no issue no questions asked, so I would say these tanks are reliable.
Richard Jang –
– Five-month old tank, which was acceptable.- Tank is robust and is date stamped- Valve is decent quality (not super high-end according to the filler).- I like the brushed, aluminum finish.Before I purchased this tank, I made sure suppliers here filled co2 tanks, not just exchanged tanks.- Cost me $9 to fill up.- The technician filler liked the tank, and with care believes it will last for five for sure.- He said if the valve starts leaking at the threads, immediately bring it in. I’d call and ask if I should drain it, first.- He said a Sherwood-branded valve would be the highest quality (I won’t be changing the valve unless required).
Vinny –
bit expensive, but does what it supposed to do
GG Group Thai customer –
I was very disappointed to receive this product sold as “new” at the end of October 2018 as it appears that it was hydro tested in December 2017.This means that this tank is nearly a year old and that I will have to replace it in slightly more than 4 years as opposed to the standard ~5-year lifetime of a product like this.In my mind, this product does not qualify as being new. Other recipients of this product claimed to receive tanks that had been hydro tested only a couple of months before they received the tank.They got a much better deal than I did.Seller, can you do better?
Rachel –
I have not had it long enough to really say how it holds up but it looks very nice and solid, clearly brand new and spotless, and I was VERY happy to find the Hydro test date is only TWO MONTHS old! As others have mentioned the handle is black plastic and not metal like in the photo but it should be plenty strong, I don’t see it being an issue. Great product.
Father –
Buying these tanks is only part of the issue. You still have to get it filled. I could have purchased a full tank from a dealer for more than twice the money plus the fill. So I bought this tank and then took it in and exchanged it for a used full tank. So I did not actually get to keep the new tank, but it cost me half the money to get a full tank, and the used tank works great!
Susan Bennett –
Came quick, dated within three months. I do have a place nearby to refill so I do not swap it out for someone else’s beat up tank.
Buoni R. –
Cant say much about the tank cause I just did a swap rather than a fill. As it turns out the one I swapped with was newer than this one. This one was over a year old already.
Paul P. –
The tank looks fine and holds 1000 psi pressure CO2. Together with the gas line assembly and dual gauge regulator, I save about 99% for carbonated water over the refill bottles used in the Soda Stream carbonator. At two liters of carbonated water a day I will pay for the equipment in about 9 months. I pay about $11 to fill the 5 lb. tank compared to a 14.5 ounce bottle of CO2 for the Soda Stream for $15. (Actually, the cost to fill a 20 lb. tank is also $11 where I get it filled with beverage grade CO2). The Soda Stream CO2 bottle is about a month’s supply and the 5 lb. tank is at least a 6 month supply.
GG Group Thai Customer –
Date stamp is over a year old (not within a few months as noted by company in questions and answers) and also isn’t the kegco tank shown. It is a nice tank, but main complaint is I’ve already lost a year before retesting as the date stamp is over a year old. Overall just felt misled.
Tim W –
All I ever expected. Ordered this 2 years ago to help homebrew beer and stop wasting so much money on CO2 from commercial machines. Have since gave those away. All fittings went right on and has held pressure ever since. Looks good in my kitchen even with my stainless appliances in my opinion.
Kindle Customer –
This CO2 bottle will probably be fine but it is not a Kegco bottle and is not marked Kegco anywhere, even in the packaging. This is the chance you always have to take from buying on GG Group Thai. We will see about quality when I have it filled. I will buy from Kegco from now on.
CityGuySailing –
This is a standard co2 cylinder that I had filled in CT for $30 with no problems. It mated correctly with the coupler and hose to my 25 year old $oda$tream device.
Ama Custom –
***GREAT BOTTLE BUT!***Most places swap your empty bottle with a filled one, meaning you don’t keep the one you purchased here! ALSO: Most placed that FILL instead of SWAP require the bottles to be inspected regularly, and that COSTS! Best to just pay a little more at the location that fills them for the first bottle and then continue to use their bottles.
CityGuySailing –
This is a standard co2 cylinder that I had filled in CT for $30 with no problems. It mated correctly with the coupler and hose to my 25 year old $oda$tream device.
M. Lau –
I bought this tank to carbonate drinks at home and was able to fill it at a fire extinguisher company not too far from where I live. There is only one producer of CO2 here so there is no “food grade” CO2. By buying my own tank I can have it refilled and returned to me vs. swapping it out with a larger gas company who would give me a full tank from their inventory. Have had no issues with my tank and expect a lifetime of use.
David Elton –
There is a seller comment claiming 90 days or less on DOT stamps, but mine is 06/18 (currently 02/19). Not a huge deal since these are good for 5 years, but it would be nice if the seller would clarify in the listing what we should expect. Otherwise tank appears to be in great condition.
Taylor CorsonTaylor Corson –
The tank arrived with the nozzle completely jacked up, and a portion of it broken off. We needed to buy a new handle, couldn’t return because our fish tank needs it today. The stripping on it also needed to be filed down to be able to screw on. So frustrating.
kitteh –
Was way cheaper than around here. It was beautiful. Unscratched and shiny. It works perfect for my sodastream to keep me in bubbles. Couldn’t be happier
JosephJoseph –
Edit, I lied. Tank is fine. 2017, but fine. Airgas still exchanged one out for me with a 2019 just in case. Otherwise tank is beautiful.Tank came with a out of date hydro stamp. Tank is beautiful, but now I’m going to have to get it re-tested or exchanged at Airgas. I saw the reviews regarding the few months old dates. That would be fine with me. But if your product isn’t moving, maybe rotate them out? I’m not sure. Just a bit frustrating because I don’t have the time to wait to ship this back and chance another out of date tank to come back.
HNT –
good cylinder but did not keep long, local CO2 supplier took it as a trade in for refill. Came with a net sleeve protector which a switched to the refill tank. Handle is made of polyplastic so it could break over time.
GG Group Thai Customer –
Great little tank, but don’t waste your money on a new one because you’ll just have to swap it in for whatever old crappy looking tank the dealer you have fill it gives you. I found out the hard way!
Bahareh Kossari –
as advertised. Sucks I had to give it up though as most places that fill c02 do exchanges, where you have to give them your tank and they give you a different one full. But 5 stars because that has nothing to do with this listing. The tank itself looked great.
Elizabeth Greenwood –
Like everyone says the handle came broke no biggie, hydro test is recent other than handle its all good
Vincent CaputoVincent Caputo –
Good product but the date was supposed to be 90 days. But mine was 8 months — (June 2018 — today is Feb 23, 2019)
Brynn AllenBrynn Allen –
My new CO2 tank arrived in perfect condition. Date of manufacture is 0922. This is my second tank and I use it to make carbonated water. I make about 6 bottles a week. If I were to purchase pre-bottled CO2, the monthly/yearly expense for supermarket CO2 water, at $2 a bottle, would be roughly $50/$600 a year. I tried soda stream and found the carbonation weak and the CO2 charges expensive and hard to find. I get my cannister filled at a fire extinguisher company in Pearl City and they charge me $30 a fill. The fill lasts for 6 months. I was a Coke fiend and carbonated water has reduced my calorie intake and saved my teeth from sugar cavities. I researched online and locally for the best deal and found it on GG Group Thai with free shipping for Prime members.
Josh –
Given that I had to swap the tank out when I went to get it filled, it didn’t really matter that it was four years old. But basically, I ended up paying $20 more by buying on GG Group Thai. If you’re going to swap yours out as soon as you get it, definitely just buy from a local welding or gas shop.The price on this item changes wildly too. Don’t pay more than $70. In fact, don’t buy this at all. Go to your local gas shop or welding shop and buy a tank from them. The one I got when I swapped out my tank was actually nicer, in better condition and manufactured 3 months ago.
CHris –
Bought for DIY home carbonating system
Em –
First, this is my first time owning a gas cylinder but not my first time using one. As a chemist and certified SCUBA diver I have used a fair share of beat up old steel tanks full of various gases. This tank puts all those others to shame. The shinny brushed aluminum cylinder is a perfect companion for my fully planted aquarium. My tank arrived with a two month old hydro date, stamped with the dot necessities, and a plastic mesh sleeve to cover the exterior. The only thing missing on this cylinder would be the hazard communication standard sticker label with pictogram warning users that this is a gas cylinder containing a non-flammable carbon dioxide gas under pressure. Some places require these labels before they will fill your tanks. Upon receiving I immediately took it to my local fire extinguisher supplier and had it filled up for about $13. They had no problems with the tank. As far as the build quality goes for the price paid it is perfect. My only qualm is the plastic stem valve handle (my handle is black and not silver as shown in the picture). I am use to metal handles usually supplied with the bigger gas tanks. However, if necessary this could be changed out down the road, but by that time they hydro will be due and I will probably just end up swapping the tank out at a local gas supplier. Overall, I would rate this as a good buy regardless if you fill it or swap it out to fill your carbon dioxide. I called around and priced tanks at my local gas/welding suppliers and all of them quoted me $85 or more for a used tank. You do the math…
Ray WalterRay Walter –
So far so good. I won’t get it filled until Monday but it is a shiny new Luxfer tank with a test date of Aug 2017.Update: I took the tank to Airgas yesterday. They required a test for $10.00 and filled it for $10.00. No issues so far. I use mine for my aquarium. I hooked it up last night and it works great. Buying this saved me $80 vs Airgas price to buy their tank. Since this tank is new I did not exchange.
SAM –
If you need a good cheap tank this hasn’t given me any issues so far but it is not a Kegco canister. It’s nothing that affects the use of the canister but i was hoping for at least a clear coat as opposed to the bare brushed aluminum surface.
Ben –
This is a very nice cylinder. Perfect size for my 7 gallon nano tank. It arrived with no scratches and the date on the tank was only 2 months old. I had it filled at a local supplier for $21.00, he checked it for leaks, no leaks, and he said that when the date on the tank expired, he could run some kind of pressure test and stamp a new date on it. Everything was delivered as promised.
Ric –
Perfect solution. I used it to replace the soda stream refill bottles on my soda stream machine. Works perfectly.
Blayk M –
High quality aluminum tank. Purchased as a backup to the one included with my kegerator purchase. Easy to fill and fits nicely in the tank holder. Much nicer quality than the tank that was included.
Brynn AllenBrynn Allen –
My new CO2 tank arrived in perfect condition. Date of manufacture is 0922. This is my second tank and I use it to make carbonated water. I make about 6 bottles a week. If I were to purchase pre-bottled CO2, the monthly/yearly expense for supermarket CO2 water, at $2 a bottle, would be roughly $50/$600 a year. I tried soda stream and found the carbonation weak and the CO2 charges expensive and hard to find. I get my cannister filled at a fire extinguisher company in Pearl City and they charge me $30 a fill. The fill lasts for 6 months. I was a Coke fiend and carbonated water has reduced my calorie intake and saved my teeth from sugar cavities. I researched online and locally for the best deal and found it on GG Group Thai with free shipping for Prime members.
Lynn K –
Looked beautiful for the 6 minutes I had it in my possession, then the CO2 guy swapped it out for an ugly ass one. Oh well! I need CO2, not a new empty canister. But this was super light and fit inside a consumer kegerator with plenty of room to spare for my double CO2 regulator for two different kegs.
Joe M. –
The parts to make a co2 maker cost about the same or more than buying a Sodastream, but the cost of the gas at the welding supply house is around four cents a liter as opposed to about one dollar per liter from sodastream. Great pop without the bad additives.
rap –
The tank i got was in great shape, 3 month old stamp on it. Took it in to get filled and guy commented on how nice it looked. Brass valve stamped made in USA.
poe –
The tank itself if awesome. Great, sturdy tank. But what they don’t tell you is that you have to go somewhere else to have the tank filled. I had tjj ok turn my tank in for another one for an additional 30$. So buyer be ware.
Wanda –
The product was exactly what I needed.It was shipped and arrived when fast.The price was much cheaper than purchasing the tank at a welding supply store.
J. RoserJ. Roser –
Very happy when I opened my delivery today. The tank looks very slick (as you can see in the pic), and the date stamp was only 1 month old! I’m using this for Co2 for my fish tank. Can’t wait to go get it filled tomorrow and get it up and running. Excellent value for the money.UPDATE: I ordered a second Co2 tank for my other fish tank, and like my first order, this one is just as high-quality. I was, admittedly, a little bummed out that the 2nd tank’s date stamp was 5 months old, as the 1st tank was only one month old, but I figure that will work out in the end. If I’m lucky enough to need Co2 close to the tank’s end date, I’ll get more than the regular life span out of it.Either way, I now have one of these bad boys on each of my aquariums, and my plants have never been happier.
GG Group Thai Customer –
Great little tank, but don’t waste your money on a new one because you’ll just have to swap it in for whatever old crappy looking tank the dealer you have fill it gives you. I found out the hard way!
toddmc –
It seems like a nice enough CO2 tank. But be warned, almost no one will fill a new tank. Welding shops and so on exchange tanks, so you’ll take your shiny new tank in and go home with a used tank, never having used the new one. However it’s not all bad, a new (used) tank locally is $80 and a refill $20. So for $60 I didn’t lose anything buying this online, but I also didn’t gain anything over skipping a step and going to the store.
Andrew Wolf –
This is just what I was looking for to supplement my sodastreem machine. The price and quality are excellent. $20 to fill get me about 1000 quarts of club soda.
Richard C. Mangan –
This CO2 canister is heavy duty and does the job.
Tru_Dru –
Had it filled at the local homebrew shop. No issues with filling it. No leaks. Lightweight. No complaints.
Jeff Xu –
Perfect for my aquarium, was within the certification date when I exchanged it for a full tank at Airgas. The finishing is great and there’s no obvious defects when it arrived, though the photo shows the the Kegco logo, which the actual tank does not have. Knocked off one star for the product photo not being accurate, not that it actually affects the usability of the item itself.
SFTXSFTX –
The tank itself is polished and looks fantastic. Packaging was sufficient and there was no damage to the item itself. The price is far better than my local brew shop (they wanted $85).You only get 5 years of service from these tanks until you have to pay for a re-test (~ $25), so the newer the tank, the better the value. The one I received was manufactured 8.75 months ago, so I lost around 15% of it’s expected life before use.
Roel Maldonado II –
I’ve been using this 5-lb CO2 tank for about 3 months for a home-made Carbonator at home to make mineral water and soda at home. No problems at all. The stainless steel looks sharp and actually not that much of a contrast with our other kitchen appliances.
Hugo J. Matos –
Very please with this product, i purchased it as upgrade to my Soda Fountain.
Em –
First, this is my first time owning a gas cylinder but not my first time using one. As a chemist and certified SCUBA diver I have used a fair share of beat up old steel tanks full of various gases. This tank puts all those others to shame. The shinny brushed aluminum cylinder is a perfect companion for my fully planted aquarium. My tank arrived with a two month old hydro date, stamped with the dot necessities, and a plastic mesh sleeve to cover the exterior. The only thing missing on this cylinder would be the hazard communication standard sticker label with pictogram warning users that this is a gas cylinder containing a non-flammable carbon dioxide gas under pressure. Some places require these labels before they will fill your tanks. Upon receiving I immediately took it to my local fire extinguisher supplier and had it filled up for about $13. They had no problems with the tank. As far as the build quality goes for the price paid it is perfect. My only qualm is the plastic stem valve handle (my handle is black and not silver as shown in the picture). I am use to metal handles usually supplied with the bigger gas tanks. However, if necessary this could be changed out down the road, but by that time they hydro will be due and I will probably just end up swapping the tank out at a local gas supplier. Overall, I would rate this as a good buy regardless if you fill it or swap it out to fill your carbon dioxide. I called around and priced tanks at my local gas/welding suppliers and all of them quoted me $85 or more for a used tank. You do the math…
cjr –
Slightly higher price than what you can find these online for, but with free Prime shipping in two days the extra dollar or two was worth it to me. The bottle has a very recent “born on” date, so you have even more time before you have to get it hydrostatically tested. Has remained leak free since being filled.No complaints!
Aina –
Good quality but we found out this tank was made a year and 3 months ago. And it has only about 3/4 of life left. ( the air refills store won’t refill after 5 years since the date it’s made). Read other reviewers’ explanation. I would have return ait if we can exchange with “ A just recently made tank”.
CHris –
Bought for DIY home carbonating system
SF305 –
Perfect and beautiful. So far so good. Been using it for only 1-2 months. Will update review if there’s anything else to share.
Mr. C –
Great Quality, expensive for what it is, but works for my fish tank needs.
Poppen –
Not a Kegco, but does what is supposed to do, hold CO2. -2 stars for using Kegco pic.
Lainiebug –
The date stamped on it is Aug. 2021 — already 1 year 8 months old! Lots of others on here complained because theirs came with date stamps a few months old, mine expires much, much sooner than that. Plus it took F O R E V E R to arrive, and I’m in the next state!
GG Group Thai User –
Got my tank today. Looks better than the picture. Its all polished aluminum all the way including the neck area, as well as brand new brass valve all shining and polished all over. The picture on this page, does not do justice to what I got.. its bright sparkling from top to bottom… good look!The date is a bit less ideal. Mine came as Oct 2015, i.e. already 5 month old. I asked seller after I order about this.. well I guess instead of getting 60 months worth of use, some guys get lucky and get a new tank the month it was made (i.e. hydro date). This is good for 5 years/60 months of use though as it gets closer to the end, you may be asked to do a hydro test as fillers may not want fill a tank with less than 6 months hydro left. But I am not sure about this.So if one loses 5 months over 60 months you pay for, its like 10% or 9% off the value.Maybe best to go around the various sellers and contact them ahead and ask the hydro date on their tank, if possible and then decide.Plastic wheel handle at the top.Could not find dents or such so seems quite sturdy built and has survived UPS Ground even though was packaged in a box without any additional padding or protection other than the walls of the box itself.Now I cannot wait to get it filled with CO2 for $15 (New Jersey price) – while I wait, no exchange scam, and start producing tasty strong seltzer and soda in standard 1L and 2L soda plastic bottles (have the rest of the system already – including soda plastic bottle adapters – check my other reviews)! Bye bye Sodastream and buying soda from the store…4 stars since I take one star off because of the hydro date being 5 month old. If you get lucky to get a fresher date one, its a great buy and surely a 5 stars one – just ask the seller ahead and find out who has freshly manufactured tanks.
Chris B. –
I don’t know why anyone would buy a new tank and then let the gas supplier swap it out with a used exchange. Exchanges are for used or rented tanks.Even though the description says “new”, from some of the photos posted from people who bought these before, I was expecting to get a “refurbished new” tank. I figured I’d take a chance and if I got a nasty tank, I’ll send it back since it’s false advertising. Fortunately, I got what appears to be a brand spanking newly manufactured tank.Any welding supply store can refill these for you, but some cannot do it on the spot, so you’ll have to drop it off and come back. They charged me $25 and the spot I went to, took about a week until we called them to ask what’s going on and found out someone “misplaced” our order, causing it to take longer than the original 2-3 days they quoted. This is why I’ll probably be buying a second tank so that I can at least always have one in use and refill the second as needed.The tank is nice and shiny, so I kept the sleeve that came with it to keep it from getting banged up. I especially like the fact these tanks are manufactured in the US.
Vin –
The tank i received was not a Luxfer as advertised by GG Group Thai. It was made by All Safe Global which is still a good reputable manufacturer, so I’m pleased with what I got. Brand New, date was 6/2020, so its good till 6/2025.
Alvin J. –
Nice tank. I wish I had been able to keep it, however I took it to Airgas and had to swap it for an already filled one!
D. Holman –
The tank is very solid and heavy duty. This works great for my kegerator.
GG Group Thai User –
Got my tank today. Looks better than the picture. Its all polished aluminum all the way including the neck area, as well as brand new brass valve all shining and polished all over. The picture on this page, does not do justice to what I got.. its bright sparkling from top to bottom… good look!The date is a bit less ideal. Mine came as Oct 2015, i.e. already 5 month old. I asked seller after I order about this.. well I guess instead of getting 60 months worth of use, some guys get lucky and get a new tank the month it was made (i.e. hydro date). This is good for 5 years/60 months of use though as it gets closer to the end, you may be asked to do a hydro test as fillers may not want fill a tank with less than 6 months hydro left. But I am not sure about this.So if one loses 5 months over 60 months you pay for, its like 10% or 9% off the value.Maybe best to go around the various sellers and contact them ahead and ask the hydro date on their tank, if possible and then decide.Plastic wheel handle at the top.Could not find dents or such so seems quite sturdy built and has survived UPS Ground even though was packaged in a box without any additional padding or protection other than the walls of the box itself.Now I cannot wait to get it filled with CO2 for $15 (New Jersey price) – while I wait, no exchange scam, and start producing tasty strong seltzer and soda in standard 1L and 2L soda plastic bottles (have the rest of the system already – including soda plastic bottle adapters – check my other reviews)! Bye bye Sodastream and buying soda from the store…4 stars since I take one star off because of the hydro date being 5 month old. If you get lucky to get a fresher date one, its a great buy and surely a 5 stars one – just ask the seller ahead and find out who has freshly manufactured tanks.
J. RoserJ. Roser –
Very happy when I opened my delivery today. The tank looks very slick (as you can see in the pic), and the date stamp was only 1 month old! I’m using this for Co2 for my fish tank. Can’t wait to go get it filled tomorrow and get it up and running. Excellent value for the money.UPDATE: I ordered a second Co2 tank for my other fish tank, and like my first order, this one is just as high-quality. I was, admittedly, a little bummed out that the 2nd tank’s date stamp was 5 months old, as the 1st tank was only one month old, but I figure that will work out in the end. If I’m lucky enough to need Co2 close to the tank’s end date, I’ll get more than the regular life span out of it.Either way, I now have one of these bad boys on each of my aquariums, and my plants have never been happier.
J. Leblang –
Cylinder is awesome, but I learned they have a 5 year shelf life before needing to be recertified. I purchased mine towards the end of June 2018- and it was made in Sept 2017 — so I got something with only 80% of usability. When it’s sold as NEW, I would expect that it would actually be new (this was actually “unused” but not new).
marc archambeau –
Great product wasnt packed worth a nickel.Left big toe got hit when this not so packaged good rolled out of the box. Email me and Ill send you a Edward Gorey pic of my toe.
Chris Burke –
Like a lot of reviews say this CO2 tank no longer comes with that metal handle. It is now a black plastic. This does not matter to me due to the fact that it is still durable and will be out of sight when in use (well… it’ll be out of sight when not in use too.). Great tank good quality. I bought this in August time frame and had a hydro date of Jan 2016, so the tank was only 8 months old when I got. With a five your Hydro life that is cool with me.Pro tip: Get this tank filled locally for the life of the hydro. Once you get to near the end of life of the tank take it to a local welding store (PRAXair, Liquide,…) and exchange it. The exchange will be slightly more expensive than getting it refilled, but usually you will get an almost new tank.
robtm –
Good price, shopped around, and yes, this price point is good for an empty 5 lb cylinder. However, as another has pointed out, the knob or “wheel” is not metal, as shown in the photo, it is black plastic. Apparently somewhere along the line, they made a change. I’d prefer a metal wheel knob. Also, the “born on” date of this cylinder is 08/14, and I got this cylinder in late October of 2015. So, I’ve already lost one year in usability before I have to pay to have the tank tested and re-certified. That’s not cool. Other than that – it’s a simple tank, it does what it is supposed to do, and that is what matters.
D. Pellegrini –
Love it. Use this for a freshwater planted aquarium – clean, brushed look makes it pretty cool to use in a setup where it is visible. Silver valve knob is a nice touch – making it a little different looking from the standard black-knob fair. Otherwise – what you would expect. Mine came with pretty near 5 years life on it.
JPM –
I really like it, I have been using it to re-fill 20 Oz bottles for my soda stream, it works very well and it is way cheaper than the soda stream bottles
Chris B. –
I don’t know why anyone would buy a new tank and then let the gas supplier swap it out with a used exchange. Exchanges are for used or rented tanks.Even though the description says “new”, from some of the photos posted from people who bought these before, I was expecting to get a “refurbished new” tank. I figured I’d take a chance and if I got a nasty tank, I’ll send it back since it’s false advertising. Fortunately, I got what appears to be a brand spanking newly manufactured tank.Any welding supply store can refill these for you, but some cannot do it on the spot, so you’ll have to drop it off and come back. They charged me $25 and the spot I went to, took about a week until we called them to ask what’s going on and found out someone “misplaced” our order, causing it to take longer than the original 2-3 days they quoted. This is why I’ll probably be buying a second tank so that I can at least always have one in use and refill the second as needed.The tank is nice and shiny, so I kept the sleeve that came with it to keep it from getting banged up. I especially like the fact these tanks are manufactured in the US.
Chewbacalaca –
Ok, it was worth it for the fact that it was cheaper than buying new locally, and it only cost me a few bucks to swap it out for another, filled tank locally.However, I’m glad I could swap, as the tank was pretty rough looking and didn’t look new. It was packaged perfectly fine, but the tank was rough looking and had no certification that I could find in the box or otherwise.Still, saved me money so, four out if five stars I guess.
Christian –
I bought this tank to exchange at my local Airgas, they wanted me to pay $100 for a tank! So they weren’t very excited to see me when I brought this in to exchange and they were hesitant at first. They inspected the tank and found the DOT stamp so they allowed me to exchange it.I did like the look and weight of this tank though so it was a shame to just exchange it for an old steel tank but I have to save money on my hobby or my wife will kill me!
Jose Ortiz –
Awesome product I used it for mi high-tech planted aquarium and it was easy to install and so far is working great.
Brad –
It’s a nice tank. Had it filled and holds CO2 very well. The girl who filled my tank said it was a nice tank and she said the tank should be as cold as possible before filling it. My tank was stamped 12 A 17 (so 12/22 is when I will need a new/recertified tank) and I ordered it in Aug. of 2018.
Gerard –
Mine came completely polished and did not say Kegco. the knob on the top was plastic. The place where I had it filled trades them out anyway and the filled one that I got had a metal knob. This one was the best price that I could fined. It’s a good deal!
joseph brajcki –
I get food grade CO2 locally for my Sodastream by trading in an empty. This one met the standards required by Airgas, including the DOT inspection stamps.
Jen –
The product looked like it met expectations but I should have listened to the previous customer ratings. The date stamp on this product is over 15 months old so I’ve lost 25% of the life of this product but paid full price! After getting it filled, the store owner explained that I could pay to have it tested when the 60 months were up to see if it was still viable or find another store that would accept it on a trade in at least 6 months before the expiration date.
quackslayer –
Great new tank. Tank was certified only 3 months ago. I had to trade it in however, but got lucky and got a brand new one back that was full. I use it for aquarium in a planted tank.
Mariah Hill –
Tank looks brand new. It doesn’t show the brand like it does on the original picture but mine came in brand new. I can see how people have broken knobs on their tanks. The packaging really isn’t great. I bought my in January and got a tank from September from last year. Overall a great buy for the price.
Nick H.Nick H. –
First off these are not Kegco kegs they are generic co2 tanks with flimsy knobs that crack on shipping. Don’t buy these unless you have some spare knobs to swap out like I did. Other than that they hold gas and will do the job.
G.S. –
Seems like a nice tank. As others have mentioned the tank is dated 4-5 months old. My biggest concern however was that the hand valve stem was bent upon arrival. I had it filled/tested and the valve seems to work properly. I would of returned/exchanged it for one that did not have a bent stem but I needed it at the time for a party we were hosting.
D –
This is very, very sturdy, and well constructed. I wanted something with zero compromise, something that would simply work and not need babying. This is that. Do you want/need “sturdy?” Here it is.
Brian –
I would say this is likely the cheapest new co2 tank you can get out there. They say they don’t ship to California but they did, and I am glad they were able to. I will likely be buying used tanks though from here, but I recommend at least having 1 new tank so it can last you 5-10 years before having it tested for integrity. The welding supply store near me filled it with no issue no questions asked, so I would say these tanks are reliable.
Rob –
Great new tank but I couldn’t find anyone to fill it. In the central fl area you trade them in.
ConsumerConsumer –
Seems like a decent bottle. It arrived as a box within a box. The inner box still had shipping labels showing where the bottle had made some cross-country trips before arriving to GG Group Thai, who then put it in another box before shipping it to me. There was little protection in the inner box and the plastic valve handle was cracked and crooked (see pics).Also, I ordered/received this in June of 2020. The bottle was manufactured in June of 2019. As you know, these bottles need to be hydro tested every 5 years, so out of the box it’s already 1 year into its first certification.I wish I returned it, but I was in a pinch for time. Lesson learned.
Michael –
Does not come filled with C02. Also, the knob for the open/close valve is black plastic but we will see if it holds up over time. The tank is clean and looks to be in new condition. Would buy again but just know you have to have it filled so factor that into the overall cost.
Stilllookingforadeal –
I have 5 cylinders on hand. My local BB and B closed. It was a lot to travel to spend a lot of money to fill them. It took a little finesse to learn to use this. The results are great. I get more servings per cylinder and more bubbly.
What –
Build my own soda stream system use ing this can. Local shop had an exchange program so I didn’t have it very long. But people are right about the pressure test date, my cane was a year old. But I was swapping it out so I didn’t care and the shop I went to didn’t even look at it.
Chris B. –
I would say this is likely the cheapest new co2 tank you can get out there. They say they don’t ship to California but they did, and I am glad they were able to. I will likely be buying used tanks though from here, but I recommend at least having 1 new tank so it can last you 5-10 years before having it tested for integrity. The welding supply store near me filled it with no issue no questions asked, so I would say these tanks are reliable.
GG Group Thai User –
I don’t know why anyone would buy a new tank and then let the gas supplier swap it out with a used exchange. Exchanges are for used or rented tanks.
Even though the description says “new”, from some of the photos posted from people who bought these before, I was expecting to get a “refurbished new” tank. I figured I’d take a chance and if I got a nasty tank, I’ll send it back since it’s false advertising. Fortunately, I got what appears to be a brand spanking newly manufactured tank.
Any welding supply store can refill these for you, but some cannot do it on the spot, so you’ll have to drop it off and come back. They charged me $25 and the spot I went to, took about a week until we called them to ask what’s going on and found out someone “misplaced” our order, causing it to take longer than the original 2-3 days they quoted. This is why I’ll probably be buying a second tank so that I can at least always have one in use and refill the second as needed.
The tank is nice and shiny, so I kept the sleeve that came with it to keep it from getting banged up. I especially like the fact these tanks are manufactured in the US.
D –
This is very, very sturdy, and well constructed. I wanted something with zero compromise, something that would simply work and not need babying. This is that. Do you want/need “sturdy?” Here it is.
CHris –
Bought for DIY home carbonating system
Brynn Allen –
This is a standard co2 cylinder that I had filled in CT for $30 with no problems. It mated correctly with the coupler and hose to my 25 year old $oda$tream device.
CityGuySailing –
Got my tank today. Looks better than the picture. Its all polished aluminum all the way including the neck area, as well as brand new brass valve all shining and polished all over. The picture on this page, does not do justice to what I got.. its bright sparkling from top to bottom… good look!
The date is a bit less ideal. Mine came as Oct 2015, i.e. already 5 month old. I asked seller after I order about this.. well I guess instead of getting 60 months worth of use, some guys get lucky and get a new tank the month it was made (i.e. hydro date). This is good for 5 years/60 months of use though as it gets closer to the end, you may be asked to do a hydro test as fillers may not want fill a tank with less than 6 months hydro left. But I am not sure about this.
So if one loses 5 months over 60 months you pay for, its like 10% or 9% off the value.
Maybe best to go around the various sellers and contact them ahead and ask the hydro date on their tank, if possible and then decide.
Plastic wheel handle at the top.
Could not find dents or such so seems quite sturdy built and has survived UPS Ground even though was packaged in a box without any additional padding or protection other than the walls of the box itself.
Now I cannot wait to get it filled with CO2 for $15 (New Jersey price) – while I wait, no exchange scam, and start producing tasty strong seltzer and soda in standard 1L and 2L soda plastic bottles (have the rest of the system already – including soda plastic bottle adapters – check my other reviews)! Bye bye Sodastream and buying soda from the store…
4 stars since I take one star off because of the hydro date being 5 month old. If you get lucky to get a fresher date one, its a great buy and surely a 5 stars one – just ask the seller ahead and find out who has freshly manufactured tanks.
Brian –
First, this is my first time owning a gas cylinder but not my first time using one. As a chemist and certified SCUBA diver I have used a fair share of beat up old steel tanks full of various gases. This tank puts all those others to shame. The shinny brushed aluminum cylinder is a perfect companion for my fully planted aquarium. My tank arrived with a two month old hydro date, stamped with the dot necessities, and a plastic mesh sleeve to cover the exterior. The only thing missing on this cylinder would be the hazard communication standard sticker label with pictogram warning users that this is a gas cylinder containing a non-flammable carbon dioxide gas under pressure. Some places require these labels before they will fill your tanks. Upon receiving I immediately took it to my local fire extinguisher supplier and had it filled up for about $13. They had no problems with the tank. As far as the build quality goes for the price paid it is perfect. My only qualm is the plastic stem valve handle (my handle is black and not silver as shown in the picture). I am use to metal handles usually supplied with the bigger gas tanks. However, if necessary this could be changed out down the road, but by that time they hydro will be due and I will probably just end up swapping the tank out at a local gas supplier. Overall, I would rate this as a good buy regardless if you fill it or swap it out to fill your carbon dioxide. I called around and priced tanks at my local gas/welding suppliers and all of them quoted me $85 or more for a used tank. You do the math…
Brynn Allen –
My new CO2 tank arrived in perfect condition. Date of manufacture is 0922. This is my second tank and I use it to make carbonated water. I make about 6 bottles a week. If I were to purchase pre-bottled CO2, the monthly/yearly expense for supermarket CO2 water, at $2 a bottle, would be roughly $50/$600 a year. I tried soda stream and found the carbonation weak and the CO2 charges expensive and hard to find. I get my cannister filled at a fire extinguisher company in Pearl City and they charge me $30 a fill. The fill lasts for 6 months. I was a Coke fiend and carbonated water has reduced my calorie intake and saved my teeth from sugar cavities. I researched online and locally for the best deal and found it on GG Group Thai with free shipping for Prime members.