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by widowmaker
Wed Aug 31, 2016 8:13 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Straight CO2 vs 75/25 Mix
Replies: 6
Views: 3816

Re: Straight CO2 vs 75/25 Mix

Thanks for the reply. So from this information it looks like i may as well go with the mix. Reading on other sites people say mix is mich more expensive but that does not seem to be the case. I just talked to my boss who has a larger tank like I plan on getting and to fill it qas $18. Another questi...
by widowmaker
Wed Aug 31, 2016 1:20 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Cost CO2 vs Argon CO2 mix
Replies: 8
Views: 5847

Cost CO2 vs Argon CO2 mix

Wondering about cost difference of the two. Given 2 same size cylinders, both filled to capacity with each, will CO2 cost much less? Also will either one give you more welding mileage given similar settings ? Thanks
by widowmaker
Wed Aug 31, 2016 1:12 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Straight CO2 vs 75/25 Mix
Replies: 6
Views: 3816

Straight CO2 vs 75/25 Mix

I have stick welded some as well as Mig but always on machines already configured. I recently got a Lincoln MP210 and want to use as MIG. I am trying to get a clear answer on cost of welding with straight CO2 vs Argon CO2 mix. If you had 2 bottles of same capacity, filled each to capacity, one with ...