Converting to large bottles, which guage?

[Steve-O]

Ive been having a play with the Clarke Mig that I bought but I think the little disposable bottle will be running out soon so instead of buying another I think it would be better to put the money towards a large refillable bottle.

Only problem is I see two types of gauges, one for Co2 and one for Argon or Co2 / Argon mix.

Which should I go for??? Can you get adaptors to fit the regulator to the different bottle so you dont have to buy two?

I already have a set of oxy acetylene guages sitting in the garage not doing anything, will any of these work / fit for Co2 / Argon bottles??

Also is it ok to purchase the regulator now before getting a bottle? (Is there an industry standard for thread size / pitch when it comes to these bottles?) Wouldnt want to buy one for it not to fit my bottle lol.

Oh and its just like hobby welding that I will be doing for now.

Anyway I thought it would be best to ask the pros before I spent my money on stuff that might not work / fit.

Im guessing I also need one of these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mig-welde...977?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item256f0979f9

Is there any cheaper around or is that the going rate? (looks like alot of money realy for what it is.

Thanks

 

[octo0072000]

you need to work out what gas you are using first as regs are not the same
have a look here weldequips shop is at the top of the page he gives good service

http://www.weldequip.com/regulators-gas.htm

 

[pedrobedro]

Your oxygen regulator will work for an argon/co2 mix cylinder as long as it is rated to the correct pressure, something like 230 bar or 300 bar if it's newer.

 

[Steve-O]

Thanks, Ive been to the local shop that supplies hobbygas and they said I need the Pure Argon / ArgonCo2 mix style regulator.

I think I will just get a new one as the Oxy regualtor I have in the garage is quite old now.

Thanks

 

[cracker666]

I bought the metal bodied 4mm push type hose like in the link,
Item number: 160776687906
Have a look in the other things the seller sells.
Quality and under £12.00 delivered

 

[Steve-O]

well I had a look at one of them adaptors to convert to the small pipe in a shop and realy its something you can throw together for £2 - £3 or less if you have stuff laying around.

I have high pressure pipe laying around in the garage already. I ordered a 4mm push connecter with 1/4" BSP thread on other end. I have a Female 1/4" BSP adaptor already doing nothing in the garage and thats all thats needed.. costs -

Pipe - Free (sitting in garage)
Female 1/4 adaptor - Free (sitting in garage)
4mm Push type connector with 1/4" BSP thread - £1.22


Oxy Reg seems to be working fine still as well. It was from a large Oxy bottle abotu 5ft tall when the reg was on it will see what bar its rated at first.