electric argon flowmeter??

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Hello all,          I had one of my regulators die on a mig I just picked up...So I was crusing fleabay for a new flowmeter for it and I happened across this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electirc-36V...item4d13c69d4b   "Electirc(yup misspelled on the item description,just screams quality product to me) 36V Argon CO2 Mig Tig Flowmeter Regulator Welding Gas Welder Regulator(COOL!!! It will even regulate my welder for me.YES!!!!)" I can't say I have ever seen a regulator like this in my travels...What exactly is the purpose of the 110v cord on it? is it some sort of on board gas solenoid or what? Just curious as for its use....  must be super high quality product as you can buy one for under 50.00 bucks new..lol don"t think I will be adding it to my tool crib....lolBut I suppose if any one could school me on its use that would be cool.....Millermatic 30aMillermatic 210Miller thunderbolt 225 ac/dc/ccMiller HF15-1-wg tigLincoln ranger 10(honda powered)Cebora 175 mig Too damn many tools but oddly not enough......
Reply:I could be heated.If you have a high enough flow rate it will freeze up.......not likely in a home shop but....CO2 would be much more likely to freeze the regulator.
Reply:Here is a link explaining heated co2 regulators.http://www.harrisproductsgroup.com/e...Freeze-Up.aspxDave J.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Originally Posted by vwguy3not likely in a home shop
Reply:Ok.. that was one thought I had also... just kinda different  for me never seen one like it....Don't think I would trust chi-com stuff to heat my gasses for me....lolMillermatic 30aMillermatic 210Miller thunderbolt 225 ac/dc/ccMiller HF15-1-wg tigLincoln ranger 10(honda powered)Cebora 175 mig Too damn many tools but oddly not enough......
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPIt doesn't take much and it will freeze with CO2. We use to hang a light on the regulators.
Reply:On one job I had two shifts welding these together, using dual shield with CO2. Outside in the middle of the winter. Had a he!! of a time with the regulators freezing up. Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPIt doesn't take much and it will freeze with CO2. We use to hang a light on the regulators.
Reply:Co2 is liquid in the tank, the change of phase to gas is why it freezes (especially at high flow rates or when its cold).Other shielding gasses are not liquid in the tank so they don't have this issue.Welding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPIt doesn't take much and it will freeze with CO2. We use to hang a light on the regulators.
Reply:Originally Posted by TozziWeldingI wrap mine in heat tape..... scares the crap out of people when you take a torch to the fuel gas regulator......
Reply:Originally Posted by MikeGyverCo2 is liquid in the tank, the change of phase to gas is why it freezes (especially at high flow rates or when its cold).Other shielding gasses are not liquid in the tank so they don't have this issue.