How long does shield gas last?

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I know it's one of those questions that have tons of variables.  But I'm looking for a ball park figure.  Like will I need to fill a tank every so many spools or before a spool runs out.  I'm thinking of a small tank like 40cuft or smaller.Thanks
Reply:Originally Posted by DanaseI know it's one of those questions that have tons of variables.  But I'm looking for a ball park figure.  Like will I need to fill a tank every so many spools or before a spool runs out.  I'm thinking of a small tank like 40cuft or smaller.Thanks
Reply:Consider two tanks, run on # one and # 2 is a backup, keeping one filled at all times.
Reply:Originally Posted by JohnnyWelderOpen up the bottle to about 20psi, quickly glance at the time on your watch, or clock, then when it runs out, let us know.
Reply:Originally Posted by transitConsider two tanks, run on # one and # 2 is a backup, keeping one filled at all times.
Reply:Originally Posted by DanaseThat's a good idea man. And the smaller tanks are easier for me to get and transport so that'd be a good thing to do.
Reply:Originally Posted by JohnnyWelderYes, and all the money you made, can be used at the pump.
Reply:depends on your settingssay a 100 cf tank and your are using 20 cfh setting would be roughly 5 hours of welding straight
Reply:Originally Posted by prop-doctordepends on your settingssay a 100 cf tank and your are using 20 cfh setting would be roughly 5 hours of welding straight
Reply:I find that CO2 tanks last longer then C25 for the same size tanks.Miller DVI2Lincoln Precision Tig 225Thermodynamics Cutmaster 38Everything else needed.
Reply:Lots of ways to skin that cat. Balance is what you need to consider, what size best fits your requirements, how often you weld, how convenient or inconvenient it is to get to your LWS to refill, how much $$$ you can tie-up in tanks, the cost to refill a small tank is more than a larger tank? Plan B, one midsize tank and one small tank for insurance.Plan C, one midsize tank and in a pinch fall back to Flux core.Plan D, use Flux core and no gas required.Plan E, send the work out.PS, I assume this is for hobby use, what local restrictions on compressed gas storage at home?Last edited by transit; 11-11-2009 at 12:00 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by DanaseYou're a ****ing jack *** man.  Not one of your post has been helpful to anyone anywhere you posted.
Reply:WHAT THE " HE double hockey stick"are you talking about he did noT mention any thing about ---PSI  he was asking about welding  gas usage
Reply:Johnny... tsk tsk tskiffin yer gonna be a smartarse ya gotta be correct in yer posts.CFHEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Originally Posted by prop-doctorWHAT THE " HE double hockey stick"are you talking about he did noT mention any thing about ---PSI  he was asking about welding  gas usage
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1Johnny... tsk tsk tskiffin yer gonna be a smartarse ya gotta be correct in yer posts.CFH
Reply:Originally Posted by jamlitI find that CO2 tanks last longer then C25 for the same size tanks.
Reply:Originally Posted by JohnnyWelderThe PSI was an example. It could be 10 psi, or CFM, or whatever he is using....Just an example.....Nothing but little B*TCHES in here who cant use common sense. Moderators, can you remove my replies to this post. I give up..........
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1Johnny... tsk tsk tskiffin yer gonna be a smartarse ya gotta be correct in yer posts.CFH