shielding gas unused

[PoorOwner]

I have a bottle of Argon CO2 mix sat approx for 3 years unused. Still have pressure of course.

Would it have any problems with my MIG process to use it again?

 

[Roospike]

should be fine .

 

[hatchy]

Did you look at the "Best used by" date on the bottom of the tank?

 

[MXtras]

No problems. Use it.

Scott

 

[PoorOwner]

OK I welded with it and it was fine. I even left the bottle opened for months lost a bit of pressure

 

[Freejack]

Yep, there is a reason it's called inert gas.

Jake

 

[Junkman]

Shake well before using.....

 

[stimpy]

Did you look at the "Best used by" date on the bottom of the tank?

thats a good one I have to remember it with the rookies

 

[Vicegrip]

OK I welded with it and it was fine. I even left the bottle opened for months lost a bit of pressure

? Thats a big bottle. Mine go empty real fast if I open the valve...
Hope you don't leave it open while hooked up to a regulator. Its a good idea to blead off the pressure from the regulator when not in use.


I always check the smell and then give the gas a little taste to see if it is still good.

 

[Franz©]

I'm beginning to sense a cruel streak on this board.

According to PukinHead the self appointed guru of gas on a few welding boards, you gotta shake the cylinder for a full minute after you hear the ball inside begin to rattle. Then again, how much advise should you take from a gigantic orange gourd full of slop & seeds?

 

[Willy Victor]

Did you look at the "Best used by" date on the bottom of the tank?

That only works for Bud&Budlite.


Willy