Where to Get Nitrous Bottles Re-certified?

[LikeABauce302]

Does anyone know of anyplace local (preferably south suburbs) that can re-certify 5+ year old nitrous bottles? I have a 10 lb NOS bottle that's about 15 years old but looks hardly used. I'm wondering if I should just scrap it and buy another one, or if it's worth getting tested and re-certified.

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[GLADIATOR]

I had mine recertified at a fire extinguisher place on 128th and Cicero. I forget name of the place but it's very close to where you live. Under $30 bucks and takes like an hour or drop off and pick up later.

 

[PJx5x]

Bottle Exchange Program

 

[LikeABauce302]

I had mine recertified at a fire extinguisher place on 128th and Cicero. I forget name of the place but it's very close to where you live. Under $30 bucks and takes like an hour or drop off and pick up later.

I called them a little while ago and yhey told me they don't do bottle testing. Maybe they don't have the equipment anymore. It was Reliable Fire Extinguisher that I called.

Bottle Exchange Program

Its cheaper to recertify a bottle. After shipping costs it would still be around $150 for a new bottle.

 

[Rent Free]

a good nitrous shop or maybe even welding supply shop should be able to revalve a bottle? there has to be some place in the CHI area that does them

 

[GLADIATOR]

I called them a little while ago and yhey told me they don't do bottle testing. Maybe they don't have the equipment anymore. It was Reliable Fire Extinguisher that I called.



Its cheaper to recertify a bottle. After shipping costs it would still be around $150 for a new bottle.

You need to go and talk to the guy in the shop. They just did mine a little over a year ago. They were the only ones that had the right fitting to psi test the bottles. You may have spoken with a potato. It's worth a trip.

 

[Mr. SBF]

I just called Airgas, they said that they could send them out and get it done. I also asked them about a mother bottle. They said that they would need to come out and do a on site survey to see what I am using it for before a qoute could be given. I have a buddy who has a fill station and mother bottle, he hooks me and my other buddy up. I would like to not have to ask him every time because I will have 2 nitrous cars coming out this season. :nos:

I might just do the Nitrous Outlet exchange for the 3 Speedtech bottles I have currently for the new aluminum bottles.

 

[LikeABauce302]

I just called Airgas, they said that they could send them out and get it done. I also asked them about a mother bottle. They said that they would need to come out and do a on site survey to see what I am using it for before a qoute could be given. I have a buddy who has a fill station and mother bottle, he hooks me and my other buddy up. I would like to not have to ask him every time because I will have 2 nitrous cars coming out this season. :nos:

I might just do the Nitrous Outlet exchange for the 3 Speedtech bottles I have currently for the new aluminum bottles.

I was looking at getting a mother bottle in the spring. We'll see how much racing I'll be doing. Currently I drive out to Winner's Circle in Joliet to get my bottles filled.

 

[Jdiding]

why not see jeff at goodfellas in Batavia to get bottles filled he always seems to be cheaper than most places and will fill just about anytime u need it

 

[GLADIATOR]

Some shops are very strict about filling an expired bottle.

 

[LikeABauce302]

why not see jeff at goodfellas in Batavia to get bottles filled he always seems to be cheaper than most places and will fill just about anytime u need it

I'll keep this in mind. I'm in Evergreen Park (Oak Lawn area), so Batavia is a bit of a hike. I sometimes pass through there though if I'm with the gf who lives in the NW burbs.

Some shops are very strict about filling an expired bottle.

Winner's Circle always looks at the date stamp when I have bottles filled there. I'll have to check with A-Team and chicago connection to see if they fill bottles.

The bottle I want to recertify has the latest gen NOS super high flow valve, so it's not ancient or outdated by any means. It would be nice to have it as an extra. Currently I have 2 newer bottles.

 

[Rent Free]

mother bottle ftw.

wish i had one.

 

[Guess who's back]

Bring it to Dive Right In Plainfield. They send the bottles out on Tuesdays and take about a week. I've brought a few there last year

 

[Guess who's back]

A-team does fill but I'm not sure about Chicago connection. Cook County tax so i try to avoid. Pm me if you want a,24/7 guys phone number. He'll fill any bottle.

 

[PJx5x]

Its cheaper to recertify a bottle. After shipping costs it would still be around $150 for a new bottle.

Dont get lippy with me MG!

You mentioned scrapping the bottle. I gave you option to at least get something for it lol

 

[Terminator-Fux]

Get a turbo.

 

[Guess who's back]

Psa, after you get your bottle back from getting re-cert. Pull the valve off and make sure the vent tube is positioned like you want. I never did that on mine but always wondered if they weren't in the same angle anymore.

 

[LikeABauce302]

Psa, after you get your bottle back from getting re-cert. Pull the valve off and make sure the vent tube is positioned like you want. I never did that on mine but always wondered if they weren't in the same angle anymore.

Thanks for the tip. Maybe I'll mark the bottle and the valve with a paint pen so I can see if it still lines up somewhat close to the same position.

 

[LikeABauce302]

Get a turbo.

Sounds expensive.

 

[LikeABauce302]

You need to go and talk to the guy in the shop. They just did mine a little over a year ago. They were the only ones that had the right fitting to psi test the bottles. You may have spoken with a potato. It's worth a trip.

You were right. I have the day off from work today so I stopped by the shop. The guy in the shop said no problem. $28 sure beats buying a new bottle!

 

[GLADIATOR]

You were right. I have the day off from work today so I stopped by the shop. The guy in the shop said no problem. $28 sure beats buying a new bottle!

 

[10thSVT_03]

Chicago Connection?! Haven't been there in years! Great place if you know which door it's located behind. Good prices and they have EVERYTHING in stock.

 

[LikeABauce302]

Chicago Connection?! Haven't been there in years! Great place if you know which door it's located behind. Good prices and they have EVERYTHING in stock.

I need to stop by there in the spring. It would sure beat driving all the way out to Winner's Circle when I need something on a Saturday morning and don't want to wait a few days to order something online.