Before going down the BOC Argoshield Light route or equivalent AP route does anyone know an alternative supplier of Argon/CO2 in either Leeds or the York, Harrogate, Darlington area?
The guy at the Middlesborough depot (Dave) suggested Migweld 5 as the equivalent to Argoshield Light. The prices he quoted for annual rental/refill respectively were for the 'Mini' 10L bottle £44.04/£18.98 and the Midi 20l bottle 53.04/26.02. (all plus VAT). You can also rent monthly but I didn't ask the prices. I was after the Argoshield 'Y' bottle size which is 5.02 cubic metres so not sure how the mini/midi Energas bottle sizes compare - I'm sure the info will be on the forum somewhere but haven't had time to check yet.
The guy seemed very friendly and said the process was to set up an account and direct debit - as long as you pick up from Middlesborough there don't seem to be any collection charges like BOC charge.
There doesn't seem to be much info on the Energas website about the composition of Migweld 5 or the bottle sizes however if you paid them a visit I guess they'd give you all the gen.
If you decide to go ahead with them let me know how you get on.
What I was really after was knowing whether anyone else in this area supplied an Argon/CO2 mix on the same basis as I currently get my straight CO2 i.e. a one off rental charge followed by a refill charge. Companies like Adamsgas do it but delivery makes it uneconomic.
You'll probably find you spend loads of time researching prices but at the end of the day if you end up renting then all the main players seem to be within £10-15 of each other
I got my pure Argon today from energas and they even have a sub dealer within 10 minutes.
I have gone with the 10l bottle to begin with (seems just a little bigger than a pub gas bottle), no charge if you collect and £4.34 per month rental on a rolling contract.
To create an account couldnt be easier but if anybody requires any info just give Colin a ring on 07989 524948 (a thoroughly nice chap).