125 argon cylinder

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I'm just starting to learn to tig weld I have my welder on the way should be here monday. I have filler rods and some scrap to run beads on.  All I need now is a argon cylinder so I went to airgas since I don't have a cylinder they said I can buy one or lease one they were selling me a 125 for over 300 dollars maybe like 340 I can remember with gas included is that to much?
Reply:Used is a better choice.   Get a 150 cf as those are always considered customer owned.    Always get a blank neckring,  Never one with welding supply name stamped on it.     Also that's way too expensive.   Look on craigslist and such for a used one.   Same rule as above applies.   Blank neck ring.    Even if it's it of hydro test date is only about $20 for the recert.   Most LWS will just swap out another customer owned tank and add the re test to the gas price.Should be able to find one in the $5-150 rangeTiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Post your location and you might receive responses on where to purchase. Every supplier is different. Here's a local by me in Wisconsin, http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/tld/5149653982.htmlAdvanced Welding Supply Company, Incwww.AdvancedWeldingSupply.comWe offer a wide variety of cylinders that come full with the Gas of your desire.If you currently have a cylinder we can exchange it out for a full. (As long as you own it)Prices for Oxygen, 100% Argon, 75/25 Argon/CO2, Nitrogen Cylinders "Includes Fill"20 cf. Size "R" - $9040 cf. Size "F" - $13580 cf. Size"Q" - $185125 cf. Size "M" - $215150 cf. Size "S" - $225Acetylene Cylinders "Includes Fill"MC Size - $85B Size - $115#3 - 75 cf. - $175#4 - 135 cf. - $225
Reply:I live in North Carolina. Im talking to someone on Craigslist about a 4ft tank it's for oxygen I believe I'm not sure if I'll if airgas in sanford would have a tank to match it what information should I ask for to be sure I can use it and swap it for a full 4ft tank of argon? He's selling it for 150
Reply:Oxygen is a different valve usually.   Check if your LWS will swap for a inner gas tank before you buyTiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:First don't shop at airgas and just buy your own tank. Get the 150 size tank then you will want to eventually buy a 336 tank, gas is much cheaper with the biggest tank. I pay 65$ to exchange a 336. If you have a cool lws they will let you upgrade tanks and just pay the difference. Also my local airgas wants 9$ a pound for 70s2 and the mom and pop store I go to sells it for 2.50$ lol
Reply:Would any body be able to recommend a mom and pop show in nc I stay in pittsboro nc
Reply:Try to google search it also. At my lws 125 and 150 cfh bottles cost the same to exchange
Reply:Call each one and ask for prices
Reply:Definitely find a used tank on CL.  In fact, find 2 used tanks on CL (you always run out in the middle of a project on Sunday morning).  The brand new tank you buy from Airgas will be exchanged on your first refill and you will cry about losing a beautiful new tank for an old tank.  They don't care what your tank looks like, as long as it is not expired.  If it is expired, you'll pay a test fee when you get your first exchange.KevKevin / Machine_Punk from The Aerodrome Studio - Lincoln PowerMIG 210 MP - Meco N Midget w/custom welding station - Vintage Victor 100Current Projects: The Aerodrome Studio
Reply:What about leasing from argon?
Reply:Just don't buy a private tank on CL that's stolen. It's nothing but scrap metal or a project. Why would you wanna lease a tank? Is that a better deal?
Reply:I have no idea I read some people say it's good. This will be my first cylinder
Reply:Where is argon?Dynasty 280DX
Reply:Originally Posted by CesarpalI have no idea I read some people say it's good. This will be my first cylinder