Argon regulator suggestion for Hobart 187?

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Ok, so I am thinking about going solid wire/gas instead of flux core.I lost the regulator and gas hose for my Hobart in a house fire about a year ago, so I'm looking for a new one.Any "best bang for my bucks" suggestion on a regulator for a hobby welder?
Reply:HTP sells their flow meter with a hose.  http://www.usaweld.com/Educational-Materials-s/513.htm
Reply:Probly best to stick with a name (Victor, Harris, Smith...) because they can go south, and availability of parts becomes important. I see regulators on Craig's List all the time, so that's a spot to look. Do you have a preference for a regulator with two gauges, or a flowmeter?The other end of the spectrum is a Harbor Freight regulator for $36 at full retail, less with a coupon.Apologies in advance if you already know but: remember to switch polarity when you switch from FC to gas shielding.Last edited by asdf; 07-25-2014 at 11:47 AM.
Reply:HTP flowmeter, unless you can find a high-end used unit locally for a good price."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by asdfDo you have a preference for a regulator with two gauges, or a flowmeter?
Reply:Go with a flowmeter."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by copeHTP sells their flow meter with a hose.  http://www.usaweld.com/Educational-Materials-s/513.htm
Reply:There's some on classifieds Miller 350PMiller 30AHobart trekHTP Invertig 221
Reply:Originally Posted by BellyUpFishIs the $35 a true sale, or is it like HF where everything is on sale every day?
Reply:Cope's link is what you want. I've bought 3 of them and they work fine. Great price and the flow meter is better.Burt _____________________Miller Syncrowave 250Millermatic 211Miller 375 Plasma Cutter Hobart Handler 12010FtDrillBit.com
Reply:Originally Posted by wb4rtCope's link is what you want. I've bought 3 of them and they work fine. Great price and the flow meter is better.
Reply:Originally Posted by BellyUpFishSounds good.. I guess I'll be headed gas soon..I understand Argon is inert, but are there any safety concerns with the bottle, other than obviously blowing it up, knocking it over and busting the valve off creating a missile?