More economical welding gas
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More economical welding gas
Having done a partial restoration of my van 8 years ago it is going to need some additional panel work which didn't need attention at the time. The last time I did this I was using those disposable gas bottles for my MIG welder like this https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/co2-gas-cylinder-600g/
Before I go down the same route, is there a more economical way of buying my inert gas without rental contracts?
Thanks!
Before I go down the same route, is there a more economical way of buying my inert gas without rental contracts?
Thanks!
Re: More economical welding gas
https://hobbyweld.co.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA ... r9EALw_wcB
might need an adaptor/ different regulator for your welder
might need an adaptor/ different regulator for your welder
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Re: More economical welding gas
Thanks - that's the kind of thing I was looking for. There is even an agent nearby.
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Re: More economical welding gas
Very economical it is too. Just swapped my hobby weld 5 cylinder for a new one for £38. Very reasonable. Just remember to turn it off when not using...
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Re: More economical welding gas
Another for Hobbyweld
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Re: More economical welding gas
I bought a large bottle from my local DIY store, I don't know if can do that in the UK though.
It cost 200€ and a refill costs about 35 €. We did two vans on one fill.
It cost 200€ and a refill costs about 35 €. We did two vans on one fill.
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Re: More economical welding gas
Ritchies gas 5 minutes up the road from you does hobby weld gas.
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Re: More economical welding gas
Another thumbs up for Hobbyweld. Was gobsmacked when I found we had an agent right here in sleepy little ol' Dunoon!
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Re: More economical welding gas
I'm on a hobbyweld bottle too, even available here on Arran
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Re: More economical welding gas
Sounds like it's worth getting. I dont have any gas at the mo for welding so might look into this!
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