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Author:  Charrlie_S [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:34 pm ]
Post subject:  I might have a problem

Stopped at the welding supply store to get some gas welding rod. While there, I asked the current price of nitrous. I was told they no longer sell to individuals. It seems like someone had an issue, and had an explosion, with serious injury. Being as the tank was from this company, they were involved in the lawsuit. Now they will only sell to a licensed business. They will deliver (no self pickup) to a business only (no residence), and the business must have a $1,000,000 business liability insurance policy.
I have seven full 10lb bottles, and some in my "mother" tank, so I am good for a little while. But I am going to have to find another supplier. This sucks, as I own my own tanks, and had been buying from the same company for about 15 years.

Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I might have a problem

Charrlie_S wrote:
Stopped at the welding supply store to get some gas welding rod. While there, I asked the current price of nitrous. I was told they no longer sell to individuals. It seems like someone had an issue, and had an explosion, with serious injury. Being as the tank was from this company, they were involved in the lawsuit. Now they will only sell to a licensed business. They will deliver (no self pickup) to a business only (no residence), and the business must have a $1,000,000 business liability insurance policy.
I have seven full 10lb bottles, and some in my "mother" tank, so I am good for a little while. But I am going to have to find another supplier. This sucks, as I own my own tanks, and had been buying from the same company for about 15 years.



Good luck.

Like Tom's Sig line used to say.... Nitrous cars are done when ths bottle runs out.. :D


But seriously, I hope you can find another semi local supplier. I know some suppliers will not fill or exchange unless you buy their tanks.


It seems there is an airgas and a matheson near you. We have both of them 'round here too. They come in and buy out all the other independent gas stores..... for total gas domination.. muah, muah, muuuuaaah!



Greg

Author:  slantzilla [ Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I might have a problem

Hope you can find a new source Charlie. I haven't checked prices here in years. Last I heard they sold it at 41 for $7 a pound.

Author:  Charrlie_S [ Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I might have a problem

I haven't bought any since before COVID. At that time my big tank (I think about 68 lbs) was around $120-$130
EDIT: The supplier really helped me out with the tank, way back when. They somehow managed to "sell" me one, without me have to pay for it.

Author:  hyper_pak [ Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I might have a problem

At my local track they fill bottles at the fuel station.
For you bottle babies.......

Author:  Charrlie_S [ Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I might have a problem

hyper_pak wrote:
At my local track they fill bottles at the fuel station.
For you bottle babies.......

I have several sources for "retail" bottle filling, but can't afford those prices. Big difference between $2.00/lb and $8.00/lb. I get approx 3 runs per 5 lbs. Guess I need to start rebuilding my "Turbo engine.

Author:  slantzilla [ Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I might have a problem

hyper_pak wrote:
At my local track they fill bottles at the fuel station.
For you bottle babies.......


This from the guy who can't make it back to the trailer under power. :mrgreen:

Author:  hyper_pak [ Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I might have a problem

slantzilla wrote:
hyper_pak wrote:
At my local track they fill bottles at the fuel station.
For you bottle babies.......


This from the guy who can't make it back to the trailer under power. :mrgreen:


Noted and filed under C.S.

Author:  slantzilla [ Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I might have a problem

:lol:

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