3 processes, one flow regulator

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Ok, so i may be cheap, but... I have a small mig, spool gun, and a scratch start tig, i only have one flow regulator and fed up with switching over everytime i need to use gas on the different set ups... Has anyone ever run into this situation and put an air type quick connect on everything? Did it work without any flow issues?
Reply:What side do you want to put the QC?  Very common on the LP side, do not exist for the HP side
Reply:Yes low pressure side, took me a sec to figure out what you said...lol i use a bobcat 225 (propane) i was like what i didnt even mention lp!!! Lol... So your saying it is used like this without any flow issues, right???
Reply:Yeah, they make these type connectors for shielding gas - that's what I'd buy.I know all my air quick connects leak a little - so I wouldn't use those.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:You can get 2 flowmeters on eBay for 49.90 shipped.What's the issue?Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Originally Posted by GambleYou can get 2 flowmeters on eBay for 49.90 shipped.What's the issue?
Reply:Originally Posted by GambleYou can get 2 flowmeters on eBay for 49.90 shipped.What's the issue?
Reply:Since I only do one processs at a time I only need one regulator ...but I have another And I just use the air quick connectors with the longer male not the flat type and I have had no problems Just have to purge the 50 ft hose I use which is marked so it doesn't get used for anything but shielding gasSent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2Backed my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:You guys have better air fittings than mine - the ones I have are always hissing and driving me crazy LOLDave 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:I too am interested in being able to switch out gases. I intend on mounting both bottles on the cart. Does anyone have pictures of this setup already?
Reply:I have seen this done a lot just havent set up my tig rig like this yet. The air fitting that leak at 90+ psi probably won't leak as bad if at all at 20. Might be worth trying them.