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Tig welding gas bottle
macc man - 10/2/10 at 09:45 PM

Just bought a Clarke tig welder and I was wondering the best way to obtain a gas bottle and argon gas. I checked with a local supplier and was suprised how expensive it was to hire a bottle over £100 per year. Can they be bought outright and refilled? Wondered what you guys do.

ashg - 10/2/10 at 09:52 PM

energas will do you a big bottle of argon for £50 with no rental.

your nearest one is Sheffield which has to be worth the 30mile drive through the peak district

[Edited on 10/2/10 by ashg]

MakeEverything - 10/2/10 at 10:09 PM

Adams Gas in Southend used to, but i havent seen them advertise as much now.

macc man - 10/2/10 at 10:17 PM

Thanks for the replies will try Energas first. Many thanks.

hicost blade - 10/2/10 at 10:28 PM

www.migticarc.co.uk do them mail order, I think they're about £50

Peteff - 10/2/10 at 11:07 PM

Energas don't do rent free, my cylinder costs £57 a year from them.

David Jenkins - 11/2/10 at 08:45 AM

quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
Adams Gas in Southend used to, but i havent seen them advertise as much now.


They're in Margate. Kent. They were in business a year ago, when I got my Argon. Total cost about £85, of which £40 or £45 was the refundable deposit on the cylinder. They will deliver - but it can work out expensive.

The cylinder is fractionally smaller than a standard pub CO2 one.

[Edited on 11/2/10 by David Jenkins]

ashg - 11/2/10 at 09:10 AM

humm thats strange i dont pay rental on any of my energas bottles

Peteff - 11/2/10 at 10:17 AM

I'll have to get in and see them, my Direct Debit comes out every August. I collect a bottle from the Derby branch, how much are your refills ?