Do you pull out the gas/regulator off the machine after welding?

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(MIG welder)Do you guys keep the gas connected to the welder all the time even if you're not going to use it for a couple days? I don't weld everyday..mostly on the weekends only. I am worried if I keep it on, gas will slowly leak through the machine even if I close the valve on the tank = money wasted.
Reply:What?  Just turn the bottle off.  Leaving the regulator attached WILL NOT cause it to leak down if the bottle is off.  Questions like these make me wonder if welding equipment is TOO accessable....
Reply:the only stupid question was the one never asked.no need to mock the person the only way we learn is by asking.yes fishstick it is all right to leave the welder hooked up just shut offthe bottle you'll be fine!
Reply:The regulator hooked up can actually help you detect a leak if you take the time to look at it once in a while.
Reply:Do you guys keep the gas connected to the welder all the time even if you're not going to use it for a couple days? I don't weld everyday..mostly on the weekends only. I am worried if I keep it on, gas will slowly leak through the machine even if I close the valve on the tank = money wasted.
Reply:On my previous smaller welder...I would take the gas/regulator off and gas would seem to last longer. I got a bigger welder now with bigger tank. Yeah I guess its better to leave it on.Guns are accessible too, I can put a bullet on your head if you want. JK
Reply:Originally Posted by fishstickGuns are accessible too, I can put a bullet on your head if you want. JK
Reply:Thanks for all the replies. Gonna make it a habit to look at the regulator after using...make a note on the gas level....
Reply:Originally Posted by Hotpassthe only stupid question was the one never asked.no need to mock the person the only way we learn is by asking.
Reply:Originally Posted by Oldiron2When you remove the regulator, do you put a leak-proof cap on in its place?
Reply:Originally Posted by fishstickThanks for all the replies. Gonna make it a habit to look at the regulator after using...make a note on the gas level....
Reply:Originally Posted by fishstickGuns are accessible too, I can put a bullet on your head if you want. JK
Reply:nah...not trying to pick a fight. I have better things to do
Reply:Me neither, sometimes I just rant when bored.
Reply:Originally Posted by fishstickGuns are accessible too, I can put a bullet on your head if you want. JK
Reply:Locked that plug on solid as if it had been welded in place
Reply:Originally Posted by DSW I know someone who did just that! Machined a really slick plug that matched the same dimensions as the reg fitting with a o-ring to seal real well, and tightened it up. . . . . . .Locked that plug on solid as if it had been welded in place.  He proceeded to round off the flats on his brass fitting trying to take it off with an adjustable wrench. We convinced him to stop before he hurt himself or someone else in his attempts to "remove" the plug. . . .
Reply:Originally Posted by fishstick(MIG welder)Do you guys keep the gas connected to the welder all the time even if you're not going to use it for a couple days? I don't weld everyday..mostly on the weekends only. I am worried if I keep it on, gas will slowly leak through the machine even if I close the valve on the tank = money wasted.
Reply:thanks OXY.
Reply:You should be banned for that,fishstick. Nasty and disgusting.Last edited by GiddyWelder; 08-08-2009 at 06:04 AM.