Argon testing equipment. . It is approximately 4ft tall (don't know what size of CF it is. I realize there are probably safety and legal reasons for carrying tanks upright (and possibly other reasons as well), but I'd *like* to leave those aside for the moment, and simply ask THIS: is it 'bad for" the argon (or argon gas mixtures) IN the tanks to Jul 15, 2023 · It is much cheaper and you get about 178 cubic feet of gas from a 20 lb CO2 cylinder which is actually smaller in size than an 80 cu ft 75/25 cylinder. Anyway, I've previously used the MIG welder solely with flux-core wire and I have a lot left on the spool. 1K views 18 replies 13 participants last post by Welder Dave Feb 7, 2016 S Dec 15, 2016 · Probably a dumb question, but is there any problem with laying an argon bottle on its side? I may have to bring my TIG welder to a remote site, but I don't want to have to pack up my entire cart. Is this the case? I saw some threads on acetelyne bottles but wasn't sure if this is the case for argon. Carbon dioxide is a liquid in the tank and it changes (vaporizes) to a gas as you use it until all the liquid is gone. 100% argon is for welding aluminum and gives poor results for steel. Having a tank sitting for years, you may have lost some gas due to leakage. Jul 31, 2015 · Therefore, I anticipate using the same Argon shielding gas with both welders. Aug 22, 2013 · Argon in a tank is a gas and it last at the rate you use it in cfh (cubic feet per hour). Is there a problem with just laying the bottle on the ground? WeldingWeb - Welding Community for pros and enthusiasts Jan 30, 2017 · Argon and C25 are just about only used for welding so those probably would need to be imported. thanks Mar 30, 2010 · need to get my argon tanks filled. ) How low do you let yours get? I would assume it isn't wise to let your own bottles run till empty. Oct 4, 2008 · Can an argon tank be placed horizontal? I'm building a welding table and would like to place the argon tank on its side under the table. Have you ever used Self Shielding Flux Core, E71T-GS or E71T-11, no gas required? Dec 15, 2016 · Probably a dumb question, but is there any problem with laying an argon bottle on its side? I may have to bring my TIG welder to a remote site, but I don't want to have to pack up my entire cart. In addition virtually all MIG guns have a higher duty cycle on pure CO2 vs an argon mix. Sep 16, 2008 · I noticed that my argon bottle is nearing the end of its supply. Have you ever used Self Shielding Flux Core, E71T-GS or E71T-11, no gas required? Jun 23, 2015 · Long argon lines revisit Jump to Latest 7. Even scuba tank compressors could fill CO2 welding tanks if you have a source to generate CO2 gas. Oct 4, 2008 · Can an argon tank be placed horizontal? I'm building a welding table and would like to place the argon tank on its side under the table. Mar 6, 2010 · 100% argon? If you’re welding steel, the gas of choice is C-25 [argon-75%, Co2-25%] next is 100% Co2. when it gone it's gone. Is there a problem with just laying the bottle on the ground? WeldingWeb - Welding Community for pros and enthusiasts Oct 4, 2008 · Can an argon tank be placed horizontal? I'm building a welding table and would like to place the argon tank on its side under the table. ovpih, hsxj, elfdkq, xzom8, o5jux, edsd, cep6tc, vpmaf, mmqyaf, cs0o5,