I’ve added a Helix to my home studio and Pepe currently has their 20 cuft Argon tanks on discount for $200. Before expanding my kit does anyone know if there’s a welding supplier local that would handle refills with owned tanks or swaps? Midland AirGas would only fill rentals.
The pluse welder seems like an apartment friendly option when I can’t make it to DMS…but the normal prices for a filled tank is crazy.
Northern tool, Tractor supply, Home Depot & some Ace hardwares have Thorobred tanks. They should be able to swap for you. Also call a local welding supply, they can probably handle it. I had a conversation with Airgas last year, they were having problems sourcing the smaller tanks.
I’ll give them a call. Thanks! It will probably be months between fills and can operate without them, so some sourcing delay is fine. I just didn’t want an expensive brick or monthly contract