paulsharvey
Elite Member
I just got a 3 in 1 Vevor Mig/Tig/Stick welder, and kinda want to try some Tig. I need some 100% Argon; and have thought about couple options. 1: Order full tank online, looks like 80cf is approx $300 or 125cf is about $350; Buy an empty online, about $50-100 less then above and swap locally; buy a throughbreed tank from TSC, about $400, and expensive refills; get quotes of purchase or rental from Airgas.
Question; and I have looked, but not dug too deep; How does Thoughbreed exchange work? Does it have to be their tank? Do you have an account? Could you swap another tank to them if it's current hydro; how about out of date? Can a take an old tank, paint it blue, and swap? Heck, is it like Rhino gas, and any old tank?
I specifically read they swap only like size for like size.
Can you swap an O2 bottle for Argon or Co2/AR blend?
I have two very old O2 bottles, both partially full; like a 250cf and 300cf; along with 2 80cf sized acetylene tanks; just sitting around, but they are almost 25 years out if date.
Question; and I have looked, but not dug too deep; How does Thoughbreed exchange work? Does it have to be their tank? Do you have an account? Could you swap another tank to them if it's current hydro; how about out of date? Can a take an old tank, paint it blue, and swap? Heck, is it like Rhino gas, and any old tank?
I specifically read they swap only like size for like size.
Can you swap an O2 bottle for Argon or Co2/AR blend?
I have two very old O2 bottles, both partially full; like a 250cf and 300cf; along with 2 80cf sized acetylene tanks; just sitting around, but they are almost 25 years out if date.