Thanks everyone. I think I have the picture clear now. There is some overhead cost in all this but, that to be expected. I can live with it.

Thanks again.

Alan, Thanks for your reply. I want to make sure I understand this. You purchased a tank on Craigs list but then take it to a local vendor for a refill you and they take you purchased tank and swap it for one of there. From then you are kind of in the club? Now you own a tank but it's not the one yo...

Tried to post a hello yesterday and it never showed up. Just another try. Been running flux core on a Hobart 140 for a few years and I'm ready to get a bottle and move to co2 or c25.

Been using a stick and flux wire for about 10 years. I am a total novice. All I want is for stuff to hold together. My welds are anything but nice looking. Decided to go to a local supply store and get bottle and start with C02. I have a HOBART 140, 120 volt system.

I have had a Hobart 140 now for about 5 years and have been using flux wire. Just getting around to buying a gas bottle. Went to a welding supply company here in Utah and they offer a bottle purchase at what I feel is a reasonable price for an 80 CU foot bottle. I buy the bottle which is actually ju...