4 Easy Tips to Save Gas

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Easy tips to save gas! We did a poll on your Instagram (@welddotcom) to see what people wanted to see over the next few weeks. We had an overwhelming number of responses, so we're going to try and work our way through the list. Today, we are answering a question from @essentiallystock on tips for saving on gas.
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@Welddotcom 4 жыл бұрын

For the people that have asked about the leak detector, you can get it on Amazon: amzn.to/3bzS3uH

@lakeschoolrestorationchann1567 4 жыл бұрын

Another tip is using a nozzle flow meter (only used them for tig, I would imagine it could work for mig). I had a random issue with gas coverage with my tig welder. No leaks were found anywhere. I knew something wasn’t right. I put a flow meter on the nozzle and was getting 4-5 cfh lower flow than at the he regulator. I ended up using leak detector on the whole tig torch hose and found some pindot leaks in jt. Once I patched them up everything was working much better. Leaks can be a bastard to find and fix sometimes. Also for a bonus point, I often shut the cylinder off and then check in the morning to see if the gauge moved. That’s a real good indication of leaks 👍🏻.

@tonyzone8999 2 ай бұрын

Should u always bleed the gas from the line when tearing things down

@johndowe7003 4 жыл бұрын

you can save more gas doing stick welding ;)

@MR-nl8xr 4 жыл бұрын

There's always that guy.

@ajsironworks3937 4 жыл бұрын

I agree!!! Right on bro!!!!

@johndowe7003 4 жыл бұрын

@@MR-nl8xr hah, im only teasing dont get your wires twisted up

@johndowe7003 4 жыл бұрын

@Wroger Wroger xD

@mrjodoe 4 жыл бұрын

how to: never run out of gas weld stick.

@paulcharman44 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips, also turn the bottle off when it is not in use.

@skipwaelty3974 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure you open the valve on the bottle all the way. It seals at the full open and full closed position. Not opening it all the way can allow gas to leak by the stem

@holdenrice9694 4 жыл бұрын

A couple days to late for me, the other day I used 550 PSI from my 125 Cu ft bottle in one 30 min session. I didn't realize my flow was set so high, and my regulator frosted over because of how much gas I was pulling through it.

@hea5843 4 жыл бұрын

Tip #5, Always close off your tank valve when not in use for a while and never depend on the machine's solenoid to keep a 100% gas tight seal.

@someone6u6dont6no Жыл бұрын

Also the solenoid can cause underpressure I've found lol

@someone6u6dont6no Жыл бұрын

Love direct connections for that reason

@farmalltomf 4 жыл бұрын

Mike, one of you best videos. Good stuff. Good counsel. Talk about makin' Uncle Bob proud! Rock on!

@DE-jx9ih 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the videos 😊. How would you make a welding mask bib?

@kylenorton15 4 жыл бұрын

For those crappy hose clamp/crimped connections on the rubber hose to the regulator, I’ve found that putting a TINY amount of loctite 515 or any other o-ring sealant works for those pesky leaks you can’t chase away. Of course let it cure for 24 hours before welding so the VOCs in the loctite off-gas and don’t end up in the weld.

@franksgarage8551 4 жыл бұрын

The biggest thing i have noticed is the leak at the bottle valve. Every single bottle. I use soapy water,and the nut has to be very tight. Dont assume its tight enough, check and tighten as necessary.

@bennycrackcorn9193 4 жыл бұрын

Replace the bottle connector stub on your regulator (yes you can buy them separately). When they wear out, they require more and more torque to seal.

@franksgarage8551 4 жыл бұрын

New. And with all three welders i have owned . I merely pointed out the fact they all leak. And you cant assume they dont leak. The fact is you can assume they do leak. Due dilligence.

@greatwhitesfishingadventur2273 4 жыл бұрын

Great Easy Tips !! Cheers from Down Under . Stay Safe !!

@mancubwelder1312 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Shaw thanks

@Choober65 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you.

@23steph13 Жыл бұрын

Hello. I have the regulator with floating ball. Do I need to remove the regulator after I'm finished welding for time being?

@danielesilvaggi 4 жыл бұрын

Good job man. Great tips.

@mancubwelder1312 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@doughboy5840 4 жыл бұрын

ManCub Welder Great video man cub I look forward to seeing you more on these videos

@MrJwarren100 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Cub!

@Ice_Industrial_Auto 4 жыл бұрын

@weld.com How about a more indepth video on mig solid wire with 100 percent co2, and minimizing spatter and hitting the sweet spot? Im aware Bob has already done one, but i would like one thats more indepth, and includes running thicker gauge material as well as thin. Keep up the great videos.

@pjseiber2774 4 жыл бұрын

Good job

@leonhough5932 4 жыл бұрын

So I think I tightened the hose fitting into the back of my machine too much because it wouldn't get tight(haven't set up gas before). And was wondering if anyone could tell me if that could have loosened it from the inside and caused a leak ?

@KSMike1 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@doombuggy110 4 жыл бұрын

I've been a big ol' dumb-o and left cylinders on, but connected to the welder, and come back after a while of not welding to find an empty cylinder. Even though I would leak test, it must have had some micro leak that bled gas. Just add it to the list of why you should never leave gas on if you're not welding.

@mordantly 4 жыл бұрын

Hard on the solenoids too I bet being pressurized 24/7..

@MR-nl8xr 4 жыл бұрын

@Wroger Wroger do you happen to have a manufacturer or authority reference to that statement. I always hear guys say that, but never say where they got it from.

@leftymalonewertyu 4 жыл бұрын

Is a Needle scalier good for weld stress re-leaf.

@GodslilRedneck23 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Cub. 🤘🔥

@mancubwelder1312 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Sir,

@thomaswallace2640 4 жыл бұрын

Subscribed 🤞🏼

@serbrat 4 жыл бұрын

To save gas and money just don't use built-in flow meters of any kind - they inherently leek more pressure while in pause which gives you gas surges. Double stage pressure regulators for compressed gases, so you don't have to correct it all the time. All those "optimizers/economiser" are effectively the second stages anyway but you cannot regulate them (mostly), and they distort flow meter readings. Single stage regulators for liquid gases will give constant flow while there is a liquid phase in the cylinder. And external flow meter for the torch nozzle. Or you can put solenoid right after the regulator to eliminate gas surges.

@stephengriffith1605 4 жыл бұрын

What is a good ball gauge to but. I need both of them to get started. If I can get them online I can get started with my new tig welder

@BKang81 4 жыл бұрын

Sparcwelders.com

@johngamal141 8 ай бұрын

Great video, on e point you missed Use double stage regulator to utilize the most gas in the cylinder

@titaniumdiveknife 4 жыл бұрын

Yay!

@charleswashington2126 4 жыл бұрын

Hows bob been

@Welddotcom 4 жыл бұрын

Good. He was on our live stream last Friday. Go give it a watch.

@mickellis8747 4 жыл бұрын

For us in the metric world do you think you could also quote the flow in Litres per hour as well.

@bobmoffatt4133 4 жыл бұрын

Liters per minute

@MarkATrombley 4 жыл бұрын

Same question (saving gas) but for TIG.

@Welddotcom 4 жыл бұрын

We can cover that one as well.

@doughboy5840 4 жыл бұрын

Weld.com Please do a video on using Gas Lenses for Tig vs collets and if you can use less gas and get same results with gas lenses

@stephengriffith1605 4 жыл бұрын

What do you use for seeing or hearing gas leak

@Aint1S 4 жыл бұрын

Like everything else that can leak, I use super mild soap like washing detergent and water... Used dish soap before, but I believe it's a little harsh if you don't clean it off of the brass well. Or you can buy what he's using.

@Welddotcom 4 жыл бұрын

We were using Cangtesco Formula 300 Leak Detector in this video: amzn.to/3bzS3uH

@mordantly 4 жыл бұрын

Surprising you didn't mention laying off the refried beans..

@h.radican 4 жыл бұрын

ОК!

@trg3761 4 жыл бұрын

I wish i was at home!!!

@jacksonlee5189 4 жыл бұрын

Gas is so expensive in my area. I will do anything to save some gas with my Everlast welders.

@ChrisWojnarski 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@bernardmichels8204 4 жыл бұрын

we run 20 in hawaii...$400 for 125 cube cylinder argon no mix

@johns781 4 жыл бұрын

Be safe wash your hands after every weld

@respt46 4 жыл бұрын

and wash your welds too

@stephengriffith1605 4 жыл бұрын

Can you give me a link to but on amazon or eBay for the gas leak detector please

@robertshepherd995 4 жыл бұрын

Soapy water work.

@Welddotcom 4 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3bzS3uH

@BaconbuttywithCheese 4 жыл бұрын

Dish soap and water in a spray bottle, Cheap as chips.

@Otingocni 4 жыл бұрын

Is Bob coming back?

@Welddotcom 4 жыл бұрын

He was on Fridays episode. Hopefully he will be back in the lab doing more content soon.

@someone6u6dont6no Жыл бұрын

Soapy watar works

@101rotarypower 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a good reference chart for TIG gas and what factors to decrease gas usage?

@BaconbuttywithCheese 4 жыл бұрын

Best reference I could come up with is someone adjusting the flow as I weld a few beads. Do it in steps to find the sweet spot. Every welder and machine are different so finding the right flow depends on so much, this way I could get effective coverage and saved about 1/3 of the gas I was using. Note results on the side of the machine with paint stick :-)

@samuelsnyder5169 4 жыл бұрын

There is a chart and most cup sizes come with cfn charts and tungsten stick out on the box recommended. If you're doing lift or scratch just adjust it on the stinger valve and gauge valve running 45cfm.

@joebriggs9599 4 жыл бұрын

What is the leak detector you used?

@robertshepherd995 4 жыл бұрын

Soapy water works.

@Welddotcom 4 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3bzS3uH

@wonkyslush6964 3 жыл бұрын

What happens if you weld with argon and co2 and your regular is leak?

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Жыл бұрын

Then you have to spend extra money refilling your co2 and argon. It's like a leak in the gas tank on your car.

@wrthrash 4 жыл бұрын

I think I speak for most subs here...we'd all like to see Bob Moffatt & Paul here again.

@brianhumphreys1660 4 жыл бұрын

Where’s bob? Any updates?

@xXMrSyMXx 4 жыл бұрын

Where is Bob!!???

@jesp7657 4 жыл бұрын

for me the biggest deference was my regulator. the first bottle I ran with a normal migatronic regulator the second one I ran with a alga optimator like the purge regulator just al in one. I think it saves between 40-50%

@sebastjansslavitis3898 2 жыл бұрын

you had to start with how long cylinder should actually last

@jcnpresser 4 жыл бұрын

I always tell all the numnuts to turn the gas valve off when done using the machine, doesn’t happen all the time, even after writing “turn gas off” with yellow paint marker on a bright blue machine! All over it.

@gerardoreyes9305 4 жыл бұрын

How to do work without a power source but still be able to weld

@darthtrump4428 4 жыл бұрын

what?

@TheZzziggy 4 жыл бұрын

I missed that poll. If I still can vote, then I'd prefer some ladies, please. Ladies doing their thing with 416 stainless. The exact process will be up to ladies.

@melgross 4 жыл бұрын

So what’s happening here? Are you the low guy on the totem pole, so you have to go in with the camera guy, and everyone else gets to wait it out at home?

@elmedia1532 2 жыл бұрын

You can save on gas by not eating Taco Bell!

@geraldstephens8791 4 жыл бұрын

Great video but lose the hillbilly music.

@stevemcdonnough9010 4 жыл бұрын

Hillbilly music for me!

@emasbury 4 жыл бұрын

Bring Bob back.

@mikeshestopal5644 4 жыл бұрын

first

@IIIRotor 4 жыл бұрын

my welder is super fancy, it uploads all the settings, into my head, and the I forget them...

@daemoniumvenator4155 Жыл бұрын

My brand new flow meter leaks, it has niks on the threads and they are so tiny and small but make all the difference, I am going to be getting a HARRIS meter because the one that came with my machine was cheaped out and leaked out the box.

@AutodidactEngineer 4 жыл бұрын

*Wanna save gas don't use anything else other than SMAW!*

@ZZZZ-wz4ue 3 жыл бұрын

No bad to anyone intended but constructive thought here ... why on earth do both the guy with the red beard and this fellow insist on talking soooo fast ?? Three Venti size coffees, possibly taken with a laxative prior to shooting their videos ... just don't know. You guys run and blend over your words at the ends of sentences much like that 80's thing with valley girls talk. Possibly now a 20-30's something called valley boy talk ... just don't know. Slow the F%^$ down. Pause and deliver. This is what a professional instructor's mantra is. Audio continuity of presentation and delivery means degree of comprehension for the listener. Your mimicking some of the speed channel's make believe deadline car shows. Machine gun delivery, dilution of topic for speed etc. Make another video if you have to but please slow down.