CO2 Supplier Types

Different businesses handle CO2 differently. This page helps you pick the right kind of supplier, ask the right question, and avoid the classic “we don’t do that” dead-end.

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Most people do best with exchange first. Refill can be cheaper, but policies vary more.

Industrial gas suppliers

The most reliable “cylinder people.” Best for exchanges, often rentals.

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Beverage / restaurant CO2

Soda fountain and beverage gas distributors. Often exchange-based.

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Homebrew shops

Some swap tanks, some partner with gas suppliers, some do nothing.

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Paintball fills

Usually fills smaller paintball tanks, policies are strict and inconsistent.

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Aquarium stores

Sometimes have small exchanges or can point you to a local gas supplier.

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Not sure what you need?

Use the cylinder picker and call checklist to avoid guessing.

Cylinder picker Call checklist