Scored a free argon bottle. Questions on stamping?

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Got this from a local guy on a car forum for free. It's empty thoughWhat do all the stampings mean? From when it was made to rectified. And what does the star mean?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:The last cert was dome in 04 and the star means it is good till 2014 so you have 2 more years to use it before it needs another hydro test. Out here in our neck of the woods we pay 17.50 for recertifing a tank.
Reply:unfortunately it looks to be owned by industrial welding supply.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:looks like a leased bottle IIRC COMPANY OWNED unless that company that has there stamp on that neck ring is out of business then it "could" be a owner bottleThe majority of Owner bottles have a smooth neck ringMiller Xmt 350Lincoln Ln-25Ahp 200xSmith Gas Mixer AR/HTig is my Kung FuThrowing down dimes and weaving aboutInstagram http://instagram.com/[email protected]
Reply:Originally Posted by WeldingWookielooks like a leased bottle IIRC COMPANY OWNED unless that company that has there stamp on that neck ring is out of business then it "could" be a owner bottleThe majority of Owner bottles have a smooth neck ring
Reply:Originally Posted by Ron PadillaThe last cert was dome in 04 and the star means it is good till 2014 so you have 2 more years to use it before it needs another hydro test.
Reply:Take it to your LWS and ask if they will exchange it.  If they won't they will probably tell yo who's bottle it is and what you could do.  Do not let them keep the bottle just because they say it's theirs.  From what I have seen around here the name on the collar does not mean a lot.  It's more about he bar code sticker on the bottle.Dan
Reply:I usually go to terrace auto supply and their bottles are stamped, however I do have quite a few different options and if I have to get this filed elsewhere it's not a big deal because the bottle is huge and will last a long time.I'm going to actually call HTP right now and see what they say. This thing is a beast compared to my 130cf tank.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 k45I know that's the way it's supposed to be but the  LWS here has their name on bottles that they SELL
Reply:Terrace will only fill their own tanks.HTP says 300 is the largest they have and they have them filled at airgas so I'm waiting on a call back from airgas. They said they are only allowed to fill certain places tanks because of regulations. This would be nice if they can because I think they deliver and they are close to the house. Also fitting this 5ft tank in a 4dr sedan is no fun and I don't want to drive to the city just to replace it.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 Gamble Also fitting this 5ft tank in a 4dr sedan is no fun and I don't want to drive to the city just to replace it.
Reply:Yep good thing I have one I put it on the scale, 138 lbs EMPTY. Sheesh.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:Called WISCO (welding industrial supply company) and they do get it from airgas. They are about 30+ miles away and in chicago and I hate going to the city. They will exchange the tank for $62.97 for argon or $75 for c25 and delivery is $32. So that might not be a bad way to go.Airgas called back and said he is guessing at prices, but 100 to fill, 25 for delivery each way and said it would be about 175 and told me that Wisco gets different pricing so just go with them.Last edited by Gamble; 06-20-2012 at 10:51 AM.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:Wisco is a good outfit. I work in Chicago often and they're my LWS when I'm there.A few weldersA lot of hammersA whole lot of C-clamps
Reply:Ah crap, they won't deliver to residential. 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 GambleAh crap, they won't deliver to residential.
Reply:Haha I tried that. I said we can pretend it's a business. He said sorry no.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:I've gotten bottles from suppliers with other. Ames all the time, and I own all my bottles but my oxygen bottle.... They don't care lolMiller bobcat 225g  - spoolmatic 1Mm250 - 30a spoolMiller spectrum 375Thermal arc 95 Everlast Ex 250As the boiler turns, these are the days of our lives
Reply:Called a place named Maccarb and they charge $50 a year for a lease, (any size tank)Fills are $60 for argon - 300cf$37.85 -> 150cf argon$25.75 -> 150cf c25  (why is this cheaper, I don't know)And they said they can do  a 98/2 mix for mig which I've always wanted to try.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:Mr Gamble   98/2 is what we use at work running .045 solid wire - Works fine for us but has a week lead time to getThe main thing is not to panic or get excited Bobcat 250, X-Treme 12VS,  MM211Meltabo, Milwaukee,Porter Cable,Dewalt,MakitaVictor O/A, Ingersoll-RandEvolution Rage2, 40 amp PlasmaLincoln 225 AC/DC
Reply:when i started playing with oa and argon, i went to local techair who convinced me rental was wonderful..they insisted they would not fill privately owned tanks..the local airgas told me they would..i bought some tanks off craigslist and when i went to return the rental tanks to techair, they said, sure we'll fill your tanks...
Reply:I also acquired a 300cf argon cylinder from a local shop that done away with welding all together, the neck ring says union carbide and are no longer in business. I called airgas (airgas sticker was on bottle) to see if they would fill it and they declined but said that they would gladly take their bottle back...?... then I declined. I did a little looking around and found out that airgas had bought up some of union carbides bottles but PraxAir absorbed most of them with some sort of merger (I could be getting some of this wrong) long story short PraxAir said they would switch it out as long as its a union carbide bottle, essentially its theirs also besides I get all my gas from PraxAir as they are the CHEAPEST in the aria hands down. SQUARE WAVE 175 TIG   DUAL MIG 151
Reply:.....Grinder and paint.......no more problems.....
Reply:Nice score.  Hope it works out for you.  Wish I had a 300 for my machine.  The 150 will have to do for now.-AaronJet 17.5" Drill Press1942 South Bend 16x84 Lathe1980s Miller 320A / BP --- 2013 Power Mig 2562012 Jet 7x12 Horizontal BandsawVictor O/A Setup
Reply:There has been a local CL add for a 300# 25/75 "owned" bottle, full for $300.   But I have to wonder what kind of hassle would it be to get it filled since most places don't sell 300# bottles, only rent them.I don't pay that much for any cylinder. Mine have not been more than 100 tops and now that I have all I need I only buy 'em if they are like thirty bucks.
Reply:Gamble,Don't understand WHY you'd want to try a 98%Argon/2%O2 mix since you don't list a mig welder capable of running it.The 98%Argon/2%O2 mix is a "hot spray arc" mix, not at all suitable for short arc welding.98%Argon/2%CO2 is also a useless mix for short arc welding.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.