Can I fill my gas cylinder at Builders?

[TheSlinger]

So my dad bought this 5kg cylinder elsewhere and I want to get it filled en route home today. I need to stop for something else at builders, so I want to know do they fill canisters that weren't bought at builders? What price can I expect for a 5kg re-fill?

 

[Asgard85]

AFAIK you cannot. Refilling of gas bottles seems to be quite controlled and usually a refill is only done by the gas company to whom the bottle belongs. I don't think Builders fill any bottles - only exchange.

If you buy a bottle at Makro (say Cadac) you can have it filled there if they have a filling depot but you need to pay inside and get a slip. I'm not sure about refills after the initial fill but maybe call them? Maybe if the bottle you have is a brand they sell they can help you.

 

[TheSlinger]

So then who fills canisters bought off the shelf of supermarkets?

 

[TheFriendlyGhost]

So then who fills canisters bought off the shelf of supermarkets?

Most hardware and gas depots fill those cylinders. Best thing to do is actually phone the Builders that you intended on stopping at and ask them if they do

 

[WAslayer]

AFAIK you cannot. Refilling of gas bottles seems to be quite controlled and usually a refill is only done by the gas company to whom the bottle belongs. I don't think Builders fill any bottles - only exchange.

If you buy a bottle at Makro (say Cadac) you can have it filled there if they have a filling depot but you need to pay inside and get a slip. I'm not sure about refills after the initial fill but maybe call them? Maybe if the bottle you have is a brand they sell they can help you.

I fill my gas bottles at builders...

 

[Progenix Oj101]

Location?

 

[Asgard85]

I fill my gas bottles at builders...

Hmmm maybe it depends on the branch then. I've tried a few around Joburg West Rand and was turned away.

Best to call ahead to the specific branch I guess.

 

[gfmalan]

So my dad bought this 5kg cylinder elsewhere and I want to get it filled en route home today. I need to stop for something else at builders, so I want to know do they fill canisters that weren't bought at builders? What price can I expect for a 5kg re-fill?

Builders only swop 9kg and up bottles.

Brights in Montague Gardens (behind Makro) exchange and fill bottles.
I assume the other Brights branches also does refill

9kg gas is R210, so I guess R140 +\-

 

[WAslayer]

Hmmm maybe it depends on the branch then. I've tried a few around Joburg West Rand and was turned away.

Best to call ahead to the specific branch I guess.

It would typically be the 'warehouse' branches and even then, some of those may not do it.. the warehouse closest to me fill the bottles, so I haven't bothered checking the others..

 

[chickenbeef]

Most hardware stores will refill the gas tanks you can buy off the shelf. There are also gas shops that you can refill it at. Google...

 

[TheSlinger]

Most hardware stores will refill the gas tanks you can buy off the shelf. There are also gas shops that you can refill it at. Google...

Yes, thanks. I do actually frequent a gas shop for some 9kg bottles, but it is out of my route home. Builders is, and on the Builders website I thought the info was vague, hence asking the people.

 

[CamiKaze]

You can fill your cylinder anywhere. The cylinder does not belong to any store and it does not belong to you either. You, and whatever shop are in effect renting it.

 

[furpile]

Yes, thanks. I do actually frequent a gas shop for some 9kg bottles, but it is out of my route home. Builders is, and on the Builders website I thought the info was vague, hence asking the people.

I fill my gas bottles at Builders, they are the only place left since the other gas place closed down. Seems like it is branch dependent though, best phone your specific branch.

You can fill your cylinder anywhere. The cylinder does not belong to any store or it does not belong to you either. You, and whatever shop are in effect renting it.

Only for 9kg and up bottles. The typical 5kg bottle you buy is yours.

 

[Ecco]

As above i have filled my gas bottle at builders too (Sunninghill branch)

 

[millennia]

I got mine refilled at my local Engen when i was still there

 

[WAslayer]

I fill my gas bottles at Builders, they are the only place left since the other gas place closed down. Seems like it is branch dependent though, best phone your specific branch.



Only for 9kg and up bottles. The typical 5kg bottle you buy is yours.

You do get 9kg bottles that you can buy and own.. I own a 9kg cadac bottle..

 

[N@t3]

So my dad bought this 5kg cylinder elsewhere and I want to get it filled en route home today. I need to stop for something else at builders, so I want to know do they fill canisters that weren't bought at builders? What price can I expect for a 5kg re-fill?

Have bought a 9kg at Makro and have filled at Builders no issue, 9kg was around R230 to fill, so 5kg would be around 120+-

 

[wtg]

My Cadac and Alva cylinders have been refilled and both Builders and Makro

 

[Smugs]

Also shop around for gas prices as it is not regulated.

 

[Smokey888]

Mica also refills