Gas quality

[Daz1968]

I bought a new regulator rated at 300 bar for £15 rather than use my old one,
I also use a flow meter with ball in it so just transferred it to my new regulator.

 

[Davek0974]

Spanner on the way, both Mig and Tig regulators are pretty new and 300bar rated so should be good to go.

 

[Davek0974]

Account ref came - Off to get gas today

 

[Davek0974]

One big fat cylinder of Argoshield light in the boot

 

[Davek0974]

Thought i'd add this in here as it was done with the new gas

Ok, as a tie-in to my thread re weaving, on the left is a straight run, right is gentle weave, same feed and voltage, 3mm mild with a scale coat.


Seems OK I think, this is a joint I do a fair bit of on some of my products - 45deg fillet at at 45deg angle, 3mm mild, 110A, I tend to get best results running top->down.


Butt joint, 3mm mild, 115A, got a bit hot where the metal was cut away.


Lap joint, 3mm mild, 115A


What do you reckon ?

It does sound a little better on the BOC gas and having the gauge all the way round feels good too, should last a bit longer.

 

[Daz1968]

I did same move and have no regrets I looked at numerous rent free options and none stacked up for me. Some even claim rent free but in small print where actually not as the deposit was not refundable and in fact had to be paid again if the bottle wasn't changed within 12 months including loss of all gas that remains in it.

 

[Davek0974]

Well that didn't work out right

Just got the first invoice from BOC - £178 - not happy

Thats £56 gas plus £118 rental plus £4 odd for a key

My guess is they did not sign me up to the hobby welder account after all ????
Guess i'll be wasting some time on the phone on Monday

 

[mike 109444]

Don't think you are alone Dave See post 728 http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/boc-and-volkszone-gas-offer.14605/page-37

 

[Davek0974]

Thanks,

I have a strong dislike for inept or stupid companies, things that waste my time really **** me off!
Today they sent me a statement as well, luckily it had the "if you have any queries, contact us here" line on it so i did

see what happens monday i guess, no doubt it'll get sorted.

 

[Brad93]

Have a look at the deposit bottle services such as Adams gas. No rental pay a one off deposit of £80 for the bottle.

 

[Kent]

Does it work out better though??

Seems they have a yearly rental fee?

If i use say two-three 10L bottles a year is it better?

My supplier delivers and no yearly rental fee.

I need delivery service

I think you make the point well "depends"