Millermatic 251 questions???

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alright guys, im new to welding, but been dying to learn...I was given a Millermatic 251 that is almost new, barely been used with the spool gun...only problem is it has no tanks (but the dual tank rack), and the two hoses the ends were cut off so its just the hose, no meters....anyone know what replacement part i need for that and whats the best/cheapest place to purchase one?Also, since im a noob and all, does anyone have a list of around what wfs and voltage would be best for certain sizes of steel, just so i have a starting point to work from until i find what works best for me?Thanks,Spencer
Reply:I was in one of the Airgas stores today browsing around.  They sell gauges complete with the hose or you could could buy just a gauge and a replacement fitting with a barb to repair the hose you have.  Not trying to rain on you parade but the welder sounds a little fishy if you get my drift.  Just unusuall far something like that to go cheap and be missing the regulator and the hose to be cut.  The exception would be a salvager that didn't know what he had.  The MM251 should make you happy.  PS Look inside of the door and it should have a chart that gives ballpark setting for the machine.DennisThermal Arc 185-TSWMillermatic Challenger 172VictorO/AAtlas Craftsman 12 by 24 LatheEsab PCM-875Wholesalem Tool Mill-Drill
Reply:Originally Posted by Tailshaft56I was in one of the Airgas stores today browsing around.  They sell gauges complete with the hose or you could could buy just a gauge and a replacement fitting with a barb to repair the hose you have.  Not trying to rain on you parade but the welder sounds a little fishy if you get my drift.  Just unusuall far something like that to go cheap and be missing the regulator and the hose to be cut.  The exception would be a salvager that didn't know what he had.  The MM251 should make you happy.  PS Look inside of the door and it should have a chart that gives ballpark setting for the machine.
Reply:Get the reg, hook it up.  Start it out.   this will also help its the owners manualGood luckIF it Catches...Let it Burn
Reply:Needed some hose and just looked around and whacked some off eh??  Well give a peek down inside that opening for signs of mud dobbers and other such bugs if ya can. Would hate to put gas to it and shove one on in farther.
Reply:not thouhght much of that sandy...good ideer IF it Catches...Let it Burn
Reply:thanks guys, yeah im gonna get a manual for it...i found the online one on millers site but its a PITA to flip through
Reply:print out the link i postedIF it Catches...Let it Burn
Reply:wow i didnt even notice that was a link, hard to tell the dark blue and black apart...thanks alot man, that should help me a ton...just printed it out
Reply:no prob...i dint realize how the colors dont match up...if I ever get a chance Ill have to ask Bob about what can be done about that...we'll see if I ever r'member lolIF it Catches...Let it Burn
Reply:well now that im on my home computer it looks alot better, my work one it looked almost the same....thanks againim a newbie