Another Argon gas question
02GF74 - 2/8/10 at 12:36 PM
anyone here used these peeps for Argon gas?
this
how does that compare pricewise with buying (?) renting a big gas cylinder from BOC?
MakeEverything - 2/8/10 at 02:11 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
anyone here used these peeps for Argon gas?
this
how does that compare pricewise with buying (?) renting a big gas cylinder from BOC?
Theres a guy that sells gas in Dustable. I was going to get some, but havent got round to it as im still using up my old CO2 fire extinguisher!
mark chandler - 2/8/10 at 04:29 PM
5 hours on TIG is not long, but my BOC bottle costs a fotune standing idle..
I wish I could find someone to sell me a full bottle
stevebubs - 2/8/10 at 04:43 PM
what is the adams gas deposit?
wilkingj - 2/8/10 at 05:18 PM
quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
Theres a guy that sells gas in Dustable. I was going to get some, but havent got round to it as im still using up my old CO2 fire extinguisher!
MORE INFO please on this guy.. I assume you meant Dunstable in Bedfordshire (hopefully)
David Jenkins - 2/8/10 at 05:49 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
anyone here used these peeps for Argon gas?
I got some Argon from them - I made it a day out by the seaside for me & the missus (about 100 miles each way) to avoid the high carriage charges.
I think I paid about £45 deposit and £40 for the gas (it's more nowadays). The carriage charges are high because not many carriers will handle
full gas cylinders.
The advantages are that it's a one-off payment, so its perfect for someone like me who only uses their TIG rarely.
The slight disadvantage was that the cylinder valve has a side-entry, rather than on the top. This meant that I had to find a 90-degree connector for
my regulator. That only cost me less than £10 including P&P, so it wasn't too much of a problem.
The cylinder looked like it had never been used before, and came with a plastic mesh 'bump-protector' sleeve. The service was excellent,
although it's an odd little place. I think they make most of their trade selling helium cylinders and party balloons!
Oh - and a major downside - Margate is a dump! Apologies to anyone who lives there, but it wasn't much of a day out for the missus (apart from
some very good fish & chips on the seafront). Even the bloke in Adams Gas said there wasn't much to look at! 
02GF74 - 3/8/10 at 07:10 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
5 hours on TIG is not long, but my BOC bottle costs a fortune standing idle..
I wish I could find someone to sell me a full bottle
and there is the rub.
prices from the company in the link:
Refundable deposit per cylinder £50.00
Argon refill £43.00 + vat
Delivery on first cylinder £22.97 + vat
Total price for first bottle £127.51 inc delivery and vat
anyone know what the rental from BOC is? (I cannot find any of that info on their site & and sent an inquiry to them).
02GF74 - 3/8/10 at 09:02 AM
and BOC prices:
The smallest size of Pureshield Argon gas cylinder which BOC can provide is:
"X" size cylinder, contains 2.36 m3 of gas, gas cost is £38.35, Environment & Energy Surcharge 90p, annual cylinder rental £58.30
The smallest cylinder of Alushield Light is an "X" contains 2.01 m3 of gas, gas cost is £72.59, Environment & Energy Surcharge 90p,
annual cylinder rental £58.30.
Fixed charge for customer collection or exchange at a BOC outlet is £11.35
All costs are stated exclusive of vat and subject to BOC Terms and Conditions.
BOC Cylinders are rented by customers and are not available to purchase.
I assume that BOC will only fill up their own cylinders?
scudderfish - 3/8/10 at 12:14 PM
quote:
Originally posted by wilkingj
quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
Theres a guy that sells gas in Dustable. I was going to get some, but havent got round to it as im still using up my old CO2 fire extinguisher!
MORE INFO please on this guy.. I assume you meant Dunstable in Bedfordshire (hopefully)
Here you go. I just got a cylinder off him
http://weldairsupplies.co.uk/home.cfm
[Edited on 3/8/10 by scudderfish]