02GF74
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| posted on 2/8/10 at 12:36 PM |
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Another Argon gas question
anyone here used these peeps for Argon gas?
this
how does that compare pricewise with buying (?) renting a big gas cylinder from BOC?
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 2/8/10 at 02:11 PM |
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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!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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mark chandler
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| posted on 2/8/10 at 04:29 PM |
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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
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stevebubs
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| posted on 2/8/10 at 04:43 PM |
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what is the adams gas deposit?
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wilkingj
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| posted on 2/8/10 at 05:18 PM |
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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)
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 2/8/10 at 05:49 PM |
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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! 
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02GF74
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| posted on 3/8/10 at 07:10 AM |
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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).
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02GF74
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| posted on 3/8/10 at 09:02 AM |
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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?
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scudderfish
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| posted on 3/8/10 at 12:14 PM |
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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]
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