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More economical welding gas

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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?

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https://hobbyweld.co.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA ... r9EALw_wcB
might need an adaptor/ different regulator for your welder

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Thanks - that's the kind of thing I was looking for.  There is even an agent nearby.  

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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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Another :) for Hobbyweld
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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. 
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Ritchies gas 5 minutes up the road from you does hobby weld gas.
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Another thumbs up for Hobbyweld.  Was gobsmacked when I found we had an agent right here in sleepy little ol' Dunoon! :D

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I'm on a hobbyweld bottle too, even available here on Arran

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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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