
What Type of Hose for Argon? - The Home Shop Machinist
Jan 11, 2012 · Do I need any special kind of hose to run my Argon from the regulator at the bottle to my Tig Machine or can I just buy some PVC hose at the hardware store? ( I have hose fittings)
Argon / CO2 Tank - The Home Shop Machinist & Machinist's …
Sep 11, 2024 · Green hose with Argon fittings and multi-ventilated pores in hose cover add safety to welding operations which permites dispersion of gases.
Welding Gas suppliers - The Home Shop Machinist & Machinist's …
Nov 16, 2025 · Bit more dig with co2 imho, plus it’s cheap, mention it in company and the eco warriors have a seizure, even though there argon in air than co2 . gas bottle rental is crippling …
Welding Gas suppliers - The Home Shop Machinist & Machinist's …
Nov 17, 2025 · I used to go to Ace Welding Supply in Tampa, FL. Very reasonable prices. Think I bought a 125 bottle of Argon for 100$? 50$ refills? Well... They are out of business and now I …
lincoln weld pak 100--Flux or gas? - The Home Shop Machinist ...
Jun 3, 2010 · As you consider the cost of conversion, the other thing that goes with gas is 1) a real long hose or 2) a cart to mount your gear on. It's a hassle trying to move a 50 lb welder …
When to refill the argon or oxy or co2 - The Home Shop Machinist ...
Oct 1, 2014 · Argon is a gas when sold by welding services for TIG welding. If you have a 60 cu. ft. argon cylinder and set your flow meter so that you are using 15 cu. feet per hour, you will …
Why C25 gas for MIG? - The Home Shop Machinist & Machinist's …
Oct 5, 2005 · I used it doing MIG welding as well. It migs a little better on mild steel than pure Argon does like what was mentioned earlier. It is a compromise to me either way you look at it. …
color of welding tanks? - The Home Shop Machinist & Machinist's ...
Jul 20, 2018 · Since the beginning of recorded history,acetylene tanks have been red and oxygen tanks have been green.All rubber twin welding hoses have followed this rule. I went to get …
Is it OK to put gas bottle on its side? - The Home Shop Machinist ...
Oct 4, 2008 · The bottle will spit liquid out untill its half empty (not half empty of pressure but half of liquid). You wont know it because the CO2 will change from liquid to gas right after the …
Does aluminum require AC or DC for welding?
May 26, 2010 · I know that on TIG, AC is used for aluminum because the polarity reversal is suppose to help clean the surface. I'm not very clear on the mechanism but that's what I've …