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Re: Welder advice needed
Keep in mind that you'll also have to pay for the tank of gas in addition to the welder. You can either rent them for a monthly fee or buy the tank outright.
I own my tank outright and I bought the largest one I could get. Running out of gas in the middle of welding is no fun. The tank cost me $160 filled, and refills are $25 where I go. Since I may not use the welder for a few months at a time this was the best route for me. Smaller tanks are cheaper to buy but the cost of getting them filled isn't much cheaper.
If you're going to be welding aluminum and steel you'll need two different tanks. You'll need straight argon for aluminum and a mix (usually 75-25) for steel. I would not do flux cored welding since it isn't as neat.
You'll need a cart or something to secure the tank also. I elected to buy a cart but with the welder you could easily make one yourself.
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