Richy B Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hi all, i use a snapon turbo130 mig welder 240v for general at home weldy stuff, I have just converted from the disposable bottles for a 20 kilo argon mix, i purchased new regulators and a flow meter ( ball in a glass tube type) Question is what should i be running it at ?? i read somewhere 20 litres/minute, But if set at that it sounds more like a air line than a gas bottle, Any tips please ?? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I set our TIG and MIG at the bare minimum to get a good weld and not a cfm more! No idea if this is right but certainly seems logical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I use about 12 Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jericho Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Yes,I was told 11 litres/minute for general use on my welding course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 About 10 in still air, but upwards if it's breezy. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 i'm sure the little chart boc gave us said 8 - 12, i set mine at 10 and seems to work ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam300Tdi90 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 C&G MIG course said 10-15 depending on breeze/draught Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Turn it down until it welds poorly, then turn it back up a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Turn it down until it welds poorly, then turn it back up a bit Although not quite technically right, it is sound advice as too much gas can cause the weld to cool which gives much less penetration. In the workshop I run 10L ………..outside it depends on the wind, anything from 10L – 15L ………….if I need more than 15L then its time to erect a wind break or call it a day ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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