Luxfer - CO2-5LB-LUX Zebra DNA L6X Aluminum CO2 Tanks with CGA320 on/off Valve (5 LB, Brushed)

Excellent tank, fits into a kitchen setting (I use it primarily to carbonate water) without looking too industrial-geek or taking up too much space. As a source of CO2 to carbonate liquids, the tank with its CGA320 on/off valve (included) can be paired with a regulator like the Fizz-Gizz II Soda Rope (http://www.amazon.com/FiZZ-GiZ-II-Soda-Rope-Carbonation/dp/B00KAJA29K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1434988701&sr=8-2&keywords=fiz+giz). Get a few Fizz-Gizz caps (fit on almost any PET carbonated drink bottle), and you're in business. Blows SodaStream away. With this combination (5 lb CO2 tank and Fizz-Gizz II Soda Rope), one tankful of gas lasts me over a year (carbonating about two 1 L bottles/day). The industry standard for CO2 in carbonated water is 8 g/L. Do the math, and the SodaStream will slip rapidly from your "wish list." I think a SodaStream refill with enough to carbonate 60 L costs $15.One caveat: when you take this tank in to be refilled, make sure you make it clear that you want your own tank refilled, otherwise you'll get an exchange tank (like getting propane tanks for the bbq), and your nice, new tank will be consigned to the world of random exchange tanks. This is not a bad thing......but if you want to keep your own tank, pay attention when refilling. Usually costs about $13 for the 5 lb tank.If your main goal is to carbonate liquids (remembering that with the SodaStream you can only carbonate water), the tank/regulator combo is the way to go.

The tank was perfect, dated 7/ 2020. Since I do not have a refill station anywhere in my area I sadly had to part with it and exchange it. I paid 12.00 for and full exchange at welding supply co. I found out food grade c02 you need a state license to even obtain. I have used the welding co2 before with my paint ball gun refills on soda stream. No issues.

Not much to say, except this is a brand new 5lb Co2 tank in perfect condition that was shipped empty per regulations. Mine actually came with a "KegCo" logo on the side of it, which I thought was a nice touch. Has worked perfectly for me and would highly recommend this product to anyone. ***As a side note, if you don't check with your Co2 provider first, they may swap out your empty NEW container with a full USED container.*** No one should knock or fault a product due to lack of research of local companies. Thankfully I haven't had this issue, because my local homebrew shop supplies his own Co2 which is a huge bonus.

I've purchased a Zebra DNA Luxfer 5LB Co2 tank with CGA320 on/off Valve and used over several months to carbonate beverages with a Carbonator (sold separately).I've knocked one star for having a plastic valve knob. But, other than that one shortcoming, it's great on all other counts.It looks reasonably nice in my kitchen. In spite of heavy usage, I've not run out of Carbon dioxide yet (with initial fill at local soft drink service shop).Some of the local shops have cylinder swaps for the CO2 but I'm keeping this one as it's new and looks much nicer.

Before purchasing this tank you will want to call your local CO2 provider and see if they fill tanks or just exchange them. i live in Southern California and called a ton of places looking to get this tank filled. I finally found a place that would do it but I would have to leave the tank for at least a day and come back for it. I explained that I was paranoid and wanted a nice new tank because it would be in the same room as me. He disappeared for a minute and came back with an almost identical tank that actually has a newer manufacture date and was already filled. He explained that they have to fill out a bunch of paperwork for each batch of tanks they fill so they will not fill just one tank if they can avoid it. He also explained their replacement tanks are all certified and quality checked regularly as required by state regulations. In the end I bought this tank to just swap it for another one.

I purchased this empty 5# aluminum cylinder and was asked to trade it in at AirGas for their 5# filled CO2 aluminum tank - Their tank looks exactly like the Amazon tank.So how much did I save? Not sure - The AirGas salesman said the tank is the most expensive part of their transaction - But AirGas does not publish their prices on-line for either filled or unfilled CO2 aluminum tanks. Various vendors sell unfilled aluminum tanks from $60 to $85 - I'm just guessing that the price for an AirGas 5# CO2 aluminum cylinder is in the $85 range. A CO2 tank is a tank is a tank - I'm not sure what I saved - maybe $0-$20+. The fact that AigGas didn't question the quality of the cylinder rates at least four stars. Plus one star for Amazon selling at a competitive price regarding other vendor's empty 5# aluminum cylinder offerings... But always shop around. :-)

The tank is of unknown quality. It is not a luxfer it is stamped m0832 which is the DOT code for Ningbo ZhengXin Fire-Fighting Equipment Co., Ltd.The fit and finish is decent and tank appears ok. However I will likely be swapping at my local welding supply for a more guaranteed tank.Unless you dont care if your tank is a Luxfer (i.e. immediately swapping the tank), then do not purchase this. And even then, source a cheaper certified tank, because you're paying more for a well known brand when you can pay less for a certified Chinese tank.Atleast Amazon was kind enough to rectify this issue.

It works great with Soda Stream, one thing I learned from the place I get it refilled, make sure thetank is chilled before you take it in for a refill. I'm keeping count how many times I fill mywater bottles, too soon to report.