CO2 Good deal?

[philsmin]

while looking for car parts I came across these refills, does this seam like a good deal?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/t...ng/mig-consumables/?SEACO2/1KG/REFIL&0&t5_178

I'm new to welding with gas (always used gasless) so not sure how much I would get out of a 1Kg bottle.....

 

[shenion]

From ad: "Actual cost £44.34 "

The disposable CO2 cans would be cheaper at £12 each for 600g.

I pay $28 (£17) to refill my 30lb (13.6kg 36600g) tank. That is from my gas supplier at full retail. If he is in a good mood, I can get a jobber rate.

Find a pub owner who will swap tanks or look at a fire extinguisher place for refills.

 

[madkayaker]

i wonder if the surcharge is the deposit for the bottle

 

[philsmin]

i wonder if the surcharge is the deposit for the bottle

that's what I assumed £36 pays for the empty bottle then £8.34 a refill

it does also say non-stock item so I need to see wether the product is actually available!

 

[madkayaker]

its a system that's been around for awhile i thought it had bit the dust

 

[gavuk]

Pub gas would still be better value at £15 (ish) for 10kg,some members have used co2 fire extinguishers , I get my co2 from a brewery ,most use a friendly landlord

 

[madkayaker]

take up home brewing and bottle your own CO2