welding gas

[Bubba]

well, hopefully im starting welding on the nova soon question is how long would a 600g gas bottle last? bearing in mind ive got the roof cut off. and need to weld the back up. i dont want to go and buy 3 bottles when its not my welder lol

im not sure how you would be able to work out how long it would last. possibly anyone started a new bottle when starting welding a rust box

[autoworksnovasport]

not long if its the small disposable bottles id just get a big one for £25

[Gareth_C]

If your buying the disposable ones get them from machine mart they do a bottle of the same size but more gas.
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/range/details/disposable-shielding-gas-bottles-for-hobby-mig/path/welding-consumables
We used about 2 to stitch weld wwmnw's engine bay and any other welding that was needed at the time.
Hope that helps

[Bubba]

its the 110 Litre ones im looking at. ebay do 3 argon/co2 mix ones at 110 Litre ones for £38.

ive got to weld a bootlid onto the back of the roof. i think i may need a fair few lol. or look into a big reusable one maybe

[Gareth_C]

You might be better with a big one if it a lot to weld the only to remember is the likes of the price of the bottle rental and the price of a Reg, unless you have both.
I priced a argon shield med from boc last year and to buy a Reg was £70 the bottle rental was about £35 and the gas was about 30 all plus vat. So it get expensive

[Bubba]

hmm, i know all im getting for xmas is monies...so possibly get some disposable bottles for now. found a clarke welder for £170 on MM as well...http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/010110125 hoping ive got enough money after xmas to buy a welder. i hate having to borrow all the time

[Gareth_C]

The problem with that setup mate is it doesn't come with a Reg and other parts that you need to go with gas if your getting one from mm you best getting a one for gas I have the 135te and that's a canny welder

[Bubba]

well, my mates has the reg etc on his, hence just buying bottles. i did see the 135te one. guess it depends on monies after xmas.

[Gareth_C]

It's just what it says on the spec list lol

[Ben]

Have a look on eBay for a 2nd hand one before going to mm

[Bubba]

thats the main plan...look on mm then go to ebay for 2nd hand ones lol

[Mike]

They last me ages, despite people on here saying disposables are last ten minutes.

The high pressure Machine Mart ones are those that I use too.

[Andy]

Why not just set up a gas bottle account???
Far far cheaper option,i pay £18 a refill and £6 a month bottle rental.thats lasted me since march last year and i stitched and HH plated my last nova,plus done god knows how many other bits with it and theres still a third of the bottle left.

[Mike]

Why not just set up a gas bottle account???
Far far cheaper option,i pay £18 a refill and £6 a month bottle rental.thats lasted me since march last year and i stitched and HH plated my last nova,plus done god knows how many other bits with it and theres still a third of the bottle left.

I didnt even use a full bottle doing all the welding work on my Corsa. For how little I use my welder, its pointless renting a bottle for me personally.

[Ben]

Have a word with the local pub landlord and see if he has any old bottles.

If your going 2nd hand get a decent make not bloody Clarke!

[Ben]

Gas and wire useage can vary dramatically depending on your welding style!

[Balley]

Gas direct is what you want. £5 monthly rental and £15 refil for a medium bottle. That will actually last..

[Paul]

I have a 135te for sale.

[Mike]

I have a 135te for sale.

Ive got one of these mysef, there actually really good IMO.