Hey guys I'm in the Ogden area and looking for a spot to fill my BCA tank. Where are you guys filling yours at?
BCA tank filling spot
- Thread starter Dragonrockstar
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Adventure west scuba on skyline in south ogden. Like $3.75 a fill. Best place around!
Dragon,
I get mine filled at my local fire station. They have high pressure fill stations for their oxygen bottles. You would just need the adapter which can be purchased online. The adapter converts their oxygen tank filler thread down to the BCA bottle. Just make sure they fill it slow. If they fill fast, it gets hot and looks like it has enough pressure but then when it cools the air shrinks and could be under pressured. Not to mention a fast fill is dangerous on those bottles.
My brother fills his at Dive Utah. The guy really knows what he is doing. It costs about $10, but he replaces your o-rings, and has the lube and everything included.
DiveUtah - Ogden
1354 West Hinckley Drive
Ogden, Utah 84401
Hope this helps.
I get mine filled at my local fire station. They have high pressure fill stations for their oxygen bottles. You would just need the adapter which can be purchased online. The adapter converts their oxygen tank filler thread down to the BCA bottle. Just make sure they fill it slow. If they fill fast, it gets hot and looks like it has enough pressure but then when it cools the air shrinks and could be under pressured. Not to mention a fast fill is dangerous on those bottles.
My brother fills his at Dive Utah. The guy really knows what he is doing. It costs about $10, but he replaces your o-rings, and has the lube and everything included.
DiveUtah - Ogden
1354 West Hinckley Drive
Ogden, Utah 84401
Hope this helps.
The key is to cool it then top it off. Cold water or stick it on the snow a minute. The o rings don't really need to be replaced every time you fire. The show guys fire them dozens of times. If it loses pressure replace o ring otherwise inspect and run.
Thanks guys. I ended up going to Adaventure Scuba in South Ogden. Quick and only $3.74.
Just go to their site http://backcountryaccess.com/store-locator/, type in your zip code and you will find plenty of places to refill in your area. I use a paintball store in Provo.
