How do you get rid of acetylene and oxygen tanks from welding?

Question

I have a couple of big tanks (one acetylene and one oxygen) from my dad's old business. They're empty, but will a welding supply company trade them for smaller tanks( of course I'd have to pay)? If not, how do I dispose of them?

Answer 1

It's possible you do not own the tanks. Some companies rent the filled container to the customer and retain ownership of the container. Check there is no supplier name on them. If there is ring them and find out how they supply.

Answer 2

Companies generally reuse them.  They will be refilled for sale.  If you don't want to sell it back to the company, sell it on ebay. I would find out shipping info before selling because there may be some shipping restrictions.

Answer 3

from a business the tanks were on a demerge system.if you take them back to the company you should be able to get a smaller set.

demerge is something like a rental system but different.it fluctuates.by usage.