Gas regulator

[n1md4]

Hi,

I have a second-hand Clarke 135TE without a regulator. I am new to welding, and don't have any gas yet either. I'll get a small disposable bottle first, to practise with, before deciding if I want something larger on lease.

My question is regarding replacing the regulator. From what I have learned the larger bottles have larger fittings, so wondering if it's worth saving money the first time around and purchase a larger regulator, and then some converter to connect to the disposable bottle. Or are there little savings to be made; i.e. the small/cheap regulator is the cost of the large-small converter anyway.

I hope that made sense. Any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[rikrobson]

the welder will be fitted with a 4mm pipe for the disposeables. you'll need a converter pipe to connect the fullsize regulator. Weldequip sells them.

 

[n1md4]

Thanks to you both.

I think I'll go with HobbyWeld 5 http://www.clevelandpanels.co.uk/hobbyweld/hobbyweld-5.html would I be right to think that then would need this regulator and converter https://www.weldequip.com/argonmix-conversion-kit-se.htm

 

[T0rnado69]

if your new to welding, and your going to practice a lot, as much as spare time will allow.

the best thing you can do is get a BOC hobbydeal 20L bottle of argoshield light.

as your going to use some gas..