john_s
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Welding gas
Hi guys
I'm going to get a decent size gas bottle for my MIG before i start serious welding on my chassis.
What are people's thoughts on which gas to go for? Is CO2 sufficient, or am i better off with CO2/argon (Argoshield?) mix? I've heard that the mix
gives better welds.
John.
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John Singleton
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 1/6/02 at 06:02 PM |
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I use Argoshield Light, which is recommended for steel up to 3mm thick.
I found that it makes it easier to produce a good weld - I believe that plain CO2 is good when used by experts, but is hot and unforgiving.
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interestedparty
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| posted on 1/6/02 at 06:13 PM |
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I use the Air Products equivalent, Coogar, good stuff
John
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 1/6/02 at 07:36 PM |
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argoshield light.......
cooler, less power, neater weld. 
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phil m
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| posted on 12/6/02 at 06:32 PM |
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phil m
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| posted on 12/6/02 at 06:32 PM |
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phil m
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| posted on 12/6/02 at 06:45 PM |
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sorry for the gaps above ---
look in the yellow pages for welding consumables -industrial -----go and have a chat, as this type of supplier can sort you out with all types of
gases , in proper sized bottles --you sign up to a contract which enables you to "hire" a larger bottle of gas , with an initial set up cost
(£20-30) and then a small monthly feee (£4 ish)this type of bottle lasts forever ,( well you know,) and is infinately cheaper than forking out for the
little bottles that last for a few strkes of the torch !
Hope this helps ,
Phil
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Jasper
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| posted on 12/6/02 at 06:59 PM |
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Total welding amateur and been using Argoshield Light for a week now. Much easier/better welds than CO2 and less power. Got mine from local
engineering co. under 'welding supplies' in yellow pages, set up my set for me as well and gave me an hours tuition! Cost about £30 to hire bottle
for year, £25 to fill it, and another £40 for a new set of gauges.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 12/6/02 at 09:14 PM |
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your gonna go over budget ya tinker you.... 
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 12/6/02 at 11:16 PM |
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£30 a year for a bottle? BOC wanted sack fulls for theirs,thats why i use co2 and they wanted a 10 year deal!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 13/6/02 at 07:27 AM |
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10-year deal! That's not the BOC I know and love!
Originally I set up a 12-month minimum agreement, which had to be direct debit. After that, I could return the bottle whenever I wanted, which was
what I did with my TIG's argon bottle. I was pleased to see that they rebated my unused rental as well.
cheers,
David
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 13/6/02 at 04:53 PM |
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That was a long time ago i tried it on with BOC so they must have changed policy,ps wana buy some wheels and a zetec? 
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