
What Type of Gas Is Best for MIG Welding in DIY Applications?
May 30, 2025 · Whether you’re welding mild steel, aluminum or stainless steel, choosing the right shielding gas is essential for achieving professional-grade results. Learn more about shield …
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May 8, 2012 · Please note dimensions are from base of cylinder to base of valve. Cu feet listed is for argon and will vary slightly with different gas mixtures, typically slightly less cu ft when used …
Refill an Argon/CO2 cylinder with just Argon? - weldingweb.com
Dec 5, 2010 · Looking at purchasing a used cylinder but it's for an Argon/CO2 mix and I'll be purchasing a TIG Welder. I've never welded, but thought that I could purchase the Argon/CO2 …
How low do let your argon tank go before refill? - WeldingWeb
Oct 10, 2008 · If I change the cylinder they are instantly clean again. Looking up the properties of the gasses I see Argon is lighter than CO2: Specific Gravity = 1.378 vs 1.53 for CO2, and …
C25 argon cylinders pros and cons and shelf life question
Dec 21, 2010 · Argon, CO2, C25 etc are all nowhere near as leaky. Their valves are tested with helium in the factory, and if doesn't leak that, it won't leak anything else (if your valve is still …
price to lease/buy and fill argon bottle | WeldingWeb - Welding ...
Mar 18, 2015 · The cylinder deal has always been a huge hassle never knowing what that refill is going to cost. I own 10 cylinders three are 300's for c25, the others various sizes for argon, …
Questions about gas, new to MIG welding
Jan 8, 2023 · A C25 cylinder will be $300+ just for the cylinder (as you have noted), and refills will be $50-60 each. I am guessing that NAPA is only leasing you the cylinder and not selling it to …
argon tanks, buy vs rent? | WeldingWeb - Welding Community for …
Feb 5, 2013 · TakeAways: * Arcet has best customer service and prices in NOVA. Visit 'em and support your local LWS. * Arcet will NOT fill a customer-owned 125CF inert cylinder. Even if …
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carry argon tanks, upright vs 'prone' | WeldingWeb - Welding …
Mar 30, 2010 · Argon or argon mix gas cylinders don't care if they are upright, sideways, or upside down. It's just compressed gas. Liquids (compressed liquified CO2 or LPG) do matter which …