About Our Argon Gas Tank Exchange Program

The Beverage People operates an Argon gas tank exchange program FOR SMALL 19 CUBIC FT TANKS ONLY.  WE DO NOT FILL TANKS ON PREMISE NOR DO WE EXCHANGE OTHER SIZES OF TANKS.

Exchanges are $105 ($78.75 when ordered online) for tanks that have been tested within the last 9 years.  Hydrostatic (Hydro) Testing is a process where components such gas cylinders are tested for strength and leaks. Steel argon cylinders require testing every 10 years.  At the time of testing, a date stamp will be imprinted into the cylinder near the top of the tank.  Here is an example of a Hydrostatic Test Stamp Date.

Argon Tank Exchange and Hydrostatic Test Pricing

$105 to exchange a 19 cubic ft empty steel tank (orders placed online receive 25% discount = $78.75)

$55 fee if hydrostatic testing is required

How to Exchange Tanks at The Beverage People

1. Check to see if your tank has been tested within the last 9 years.
2. Check to be sure it is empty of argon.  The tare weight will be stamped on the side.  An empty tank should have that weight. Additionally, when the regulator is attached and the tank valve is open, the high pressure gauge should read 0.
3. Add the Argon Tank Exchange item, seen below, to your cart.  With this exchange, you will need to bring your empty steel 19 cu ft argon tank to our warehouse at the time you pick up your filled tank.  
4. As you pick up the USED Filled Tank from the staff at our warehouse, drop off your empty 19 cu ft Steel Argon Tank with the staff. We will notify you as soon as your filled tank is ready for pickup.  Your card will not be charged until the exchange is completed.

Out of date tanks from other vendors will be charged a $55 hydro test fee.

How We Handle Hydrostat Testing Fees

If you are exchanging a tank that you RECEIVED FROM The Beverage People and that tank has an expired hydrostat test date stamp on it, we will exchange that tank without charging a hydrostat test fee.  In this case The Beverage People will pay the retest fee.

If you are exchanging a tank that you DID NOT RECEIVE FROM The Beverage People, and that tank has an expired hydrostat test date stamp on it OR a date that will expire within the next 12 months, you must pay a $55 hydrostat test fee in order to exchange that tank at The Beverage People.