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Hi,I just bought a used Lincoln Pro MIG 180.  The dials on the regulator where broken in a moving accident.  No one sells just the dials; the entire regulator with gauges needs to be replaced.Has anyone tried the following CO2/Argon Regulators?  The low prices make me suspicious, but sometimes low-cost tools work fine.CO2/Argon regulator with rotameter style flow gauge for $40 shipped:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Argon-CO2-Fl...item35bb9f1392CO2/Argon regulator with dial flow gauge for $35:http://www.harborfreight.com/regulator-gauge-94841.htmlWhich regulator do you recommend?Thanks.
Reply:I would go for the eBay one
Reply:Why not get the same one that at least half of us on this forum have and it's from HTP. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTP-Argon-CO...item20b74c4d3cI am in love with both of mine. Never given me any issues and it's cheap!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 GambleWhy not get the same one that at least half of us on this forum have and it's from HTP. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTP-Argon-CO...item20b74c4d3cI am in love with both of mine. Never given me any issues and it's cheap!
Reply:Originally Posted by GambleWhy not get the same one that at least half of us on this forum have and it's from HTP. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTP-Argon-CO...item20b74c4d3cI am in love with both of mine. Never given me any issues and it's cheap!
Reply:I was in a jam one Saturday mourning and I went down to Praxair, I had to have a flow meter or regulator to finish a job that had to be done, They bent me over for some off brand , Pro Star or something, said it was a Victor, I said if it was Victor it would say Victor. In any event they charged me almost $90 for it and I am not impressed, go for the 40 or so dollar one on the net. Also my last trip to the recently opened Praxair with the new no personality manager , are you reading this, I hope you are, you won't be open in this area for long the way you treat customers."Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum"Lincoln Idealarc 250 AC/DCMillermatic 251   Syncrowave 300   30A spoolgunLincoln MP210Hypertherm 45(2) LN 25(2) Lincoln Weldanpower 225 CV(4) SA200   1 short hood    SA250    SAM 400
Reply:I've never been to my local praxair. I've walked into airgas a few times and see the prices and walk right out.My 2 favorite places are terrace supply and htp.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 GambleI've never been to my local praxair. I've walked into airgas a few times and see the prices and walk right out.My 2 favorite places are terrace supply and htp.
Reply:Originally Posted by Scott YoungI would go for the eBay one
Reply:Originally Posted by trboxmanWhy?  It's made in China like the HF one.
Reply:Originally Posted by trboxmanWhy?  It's made in China like the HF one.
Reply:Just buy new gauges here. http://www.regulatortorchrepair.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by walkerJust buy new gauges here. http://www.regulatortorchrepair.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by smilexelectricHTP is a better brand.