Argon/CO2 Regulator

[KCTractors]

My argon/co2 regulator is leaking so I will have to replace it. I have been looking on line and prices are all over the place from $25 to $200. What is the difference in between the cheaper and the expensive units? Don't tell me $175.

 

[Ozlander]

Amazon has a bunch of them in the $20-$30 range. Most with good ratings.
Harbor freight has two that are a little more expensive, also with good ratings.

 

[504]

I see all of them,for home /farm shop use ,the cheaper the better. Welding 10 hours a day buy, a brand name.

 

[matthies]

Some welding suppliers will rebuild or exchange bad ones.

 

[mrhud]

i only buy what can be repaired in 40 years i have had very minimal repaires few gauges a few diaghrams , thatts it with10 regulators on bottles

 

[Tony in SD]

I don't know your age but at my age, cheap is OK because forever is not that far away anymore.

 

[KCTractors]

I don't know your age but at my age, cheap is OK because forever is not that far away anymore.

I am 80 so I know what you mean. I have a large bottle of argon/co2, so it will probably last longer then I.

 

[mtf]

I have been looking for one online today as well. I have narrowed it down to a Smith brand from a welding supply store. My CO2 tanks need a female end on the regulator, which is hard to find.

 

[Welding man]

I have been looking for one online today as well. I have narrowed it down to a Smith brand from a welding supply store. My CO2 tanks need a female end on the regulator, which is hard to find.

Straight Co2 is a different animal than 75-25. Straight Co2 will freeze the regulator at high flow rates and there are special regulators for that purpose. Some have fins on them and some have a heating element in them. You can use a standard regulator for a short period but it will start to freeze up after a time. I use about a 50# cylinder a month. Much cheaper than 70-25.

 

[drsportster]

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