Disposable gas canisters

[Scorpion]

OK, sorry if this is a dumb question but I'm quite new to this welding lark.

I'm about to start on a car restoration project which I've had for a while.
I bought a MIG welder some time back but have not had the courage to actually start on the car yet. Some practice welds I did on bits of scrap metal did not go too well, so guess more practice is needed.

The car needs a fair bit of welding - sills, arches & floorpan mainly but also the wings will need doing and then there is the boot floor and front crossmember...

I got a disposable cannister with the welder but am wondering how long they are going to last...how many I am going to need...how much welding can actually be done with 1 cannister ?

Would it be better ( cheaper ) to get a proper cylinder and if so where from ?
Located in SE England, Kent / East Sussex border.

Is there anywhere in my area that runs some basic welding courses ?

Any advice gratefully received.

 

[BMAK]

Welcome,

disposable bottles dont have alot in them prob better off with a big bottle, there are loads of rent free places in england, not sure where though, there are plenty of posts on here about them!!

I am sure someone closer to home will be able to tell you!!

 

[migwig]

Hi Scorpion -

I get my gas from Adams Gas in Margate. www.adamsgas.co.uk You pay a deposit on the bottle and then pay for refills. They also do an excellent pickup / redlivery service, particularly cheap if they're delivering in your area.

Hope this helps

 

[andypocock]

Yes , get a proper bottle.

The disposible bottles are good for a couple of minutes and that is it. They will cost a furtune if you have a fair bit of welding to do.

 

[guzziguy]

with reference to learning basic welding skills,check out any local colleges that run evening classes,as for gas id definately forget the disposable ones going by how much you say youve got to weld as to how much you will need is a tough one to answer alot will depend how high you have the gas flow,personally most of the time i have the gas flow better 12-15 bar,but you will probably others may have it higher some may go a little lower..................horses for courses