argon gas help

[marko the spark]

hi all
is 5% co2 95% argon any good for tig walding stainless steel
or does it have to be pure argon ??
and does any one have a 2011 price list for boc
thanks
marko

 

[Paul.]

No, pure argon only I'm afraid, any hint of Co2 will destroy the tungsten as soon as you strike an arc.

 

[marko the spark]

cheers paul
im looking for a price from boc any idea what price im looking at ?

 

[Paul.]

From BOC price list August 2011

Cylinder rental per year:
Size X £65.40
Size Y £83.50
Size W £94.05

Gas cost: Pureshield Argon
Size X £48.03
Size Y £56.98
Size W £76.44

Environment surcharge £0.90

Fixed charge for collection: £13.05
or
Fixed charge for delivery £46.60

All plus VAT.

 

[Country Joe]

Mrs Joe just read that and said "£13.05 for collection no matter where you may live. Seems quite reasonable compared to delivery"

What she doesn't know, is that that is what they charge you, for driving to their depot, and picking it up yourself!
Sounds wrong, but it's not, unfortunately.
All the Best,
CJ

 

[Omniata]

Mrs Joe just read that and said "£13.05 for collection no matter where you may live. Seems quite reasonable compared to delivery"

What she doesn't know, is that that is what they charge you, for driving to their depot, and picking it up yourself!
Sounds wrong, but it's not, unfortunately.
All the Best,
CJ

But then consider the time taken for someone to be there for you to collect and "handle" the relevant paperwork and it falls into perspective

"There's no such thing as a free lunch"

Edit: If you speak to "Justin Crooke" as quoted elsewhere you can get a good reduction on the charges posted by TIG_Paul

 

[dannyp]

i pay £84 per year cylinder rental for a size W

gas costs £56

envirometal surcharge dosent exist

there is no charge for collection
there is no charge for delivery

there is VAT

 

[slingshot2000]

Do BOC now supply to the members of the public for home use ?
And if so, where can I find a number for this Justin Crooke ?

Thanks
Jon

 

[Gosh14]

Do BOC now supply to the members of the public for home use ?

Yes. Just visit their website to find out the nearest dealer in your area. Go there, fill out the app form and give it to the lads, ask them to fax it right now. Walk around the shop for half an hour and the account will be set up. Just don`t forget to have your bank details, utility bill (proof of address) and ID.