Guys with 80CF AR/C02 sheilding gas bottles...

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Jeffro600

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Location

Cheyenne, Wy

• Dec 12, 2005

• #1

How long are they typically lasting you and how high are they cranked up? Seems like i went through my last couple bottles at an alarming rate...

 

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RCP Phx

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Location

Phoenix,Az

• Dec 12, 2005

• #2

I use 120CF Aluminum tanks on both my MIG & TIG.The Mig gets used "alot" around here,I fill it up about 2 times a year.I normally run about 20-24CFH.

 

CRASH

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Location

Foresthill, CA

• Dec 12, 2005

• #3

80 cubic foot tank, at a rate of 20 cubic feet per hour, equals 4 solid hours of welding.

 

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bj-666

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Location

Rhode Island

• Dec 13, 2005

• #4

u turn the gas of when your done using it right?:laugh3:

 

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Jeffro600

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Location

Cheyenne, Wy

• Dec 13, 2005

• #5

bj-666 said:

u turn the gas of when your done using it right?:laugh3:

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Yeah it gets turned off after each use, it just seems like the last bottle i used went WAY too fast. I normally run about 20CFH and the last one didnt seem to last more than maybe 2 hours worth of welding.

Im getting it filled tomarrow...guess i should check for leaks.

 

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RCP Phx

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Location

Phoenix,Az

• Dec 13, 2005

• #6

Are you turning it all the way on when using it?

 

Highlander

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Location

Newport News, Va

• Dec 13, 2005

• #7

when you get it back take a cup of dawn or other type of dishwashing soap and a cup o water. Mix the two and spray the whole valve down... If it's leaking you'll know...

Then do all the fittings on your regulator and lines.. You might find something there!