Cheers Pdg and Rik, I got a good quality small regulator for the mini gas bottles at a welding and Boc gas supply shop and my little mig is now working again:laughing:
i asked about using a proper gas bottle and regulator and he said it was €22 euro per year to rent a 20 ltr bottle and €22 to...
Ah ha yes, gas regulator and gas suppliers. Found a local gas supplier but not open until monday. So if I got a pub co2 bottle or fire extinguisher, can I just connect a standard regulator to them and get them filled with argon/co2 mix gas at the gas supplier's? On google it says some suppliers...
Thanks lads, I found this kit on eBay & emailed about it & his reply is below the link, sounds like it has everything I need :)
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/MIG-WELDER-EURO-TORCH-CONVERSION-KIT-WITH-MB15-3m-TORCH-and-fitting-instructions-/111868711707?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
"Can supply a euro conv...
Thanks again rikrobson & pdg
Makes sense now thinking about it :doh: that the regulator is gone, as the trigger getting pressurized & then blowing the pipe of the regulator....
Really impressed with the awnsers:) & the ebay links & all the info, real glad i found this forum....
So when i go...
Thanks for the reply rikrobson
Everywhere ive tried has no swan neck/trigger units in stock. The regulator I have is the small standard one for the small gas bottles
One website has a alternative complete torch (looks like a Clarke torch) for £60
I would like to do the euro conversion & a...
Hi, new to this great forum but can't find the awnser to my problem......
I have a Snap On 130 Turbo mig. I'm not sure if I need the gas regulator that goes on the bottle or tye gas valve that is attached to the trigger?
Haven't used the Mig for over a year, started it the other day & gas was...