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qinsdau

tool_man  
Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 6  

Gas Saver

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Anyone using gas saver set from arc-zone.Wondering if they are worth the price.As you know,the price of Argon has skyrocketed in the last few years.Just want to know if the benefits outweigh the cost.

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thedoctor  
Junior Member   Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 8  

Gas lens use

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Any flow-straightening setup like that will save gas as well as give better gas coverage. The clear cups tend to be a bit of a gimmick, IMHO. If you use any of the Linde-compatible torches, you can just buy the standard gas lens collet body and cups. They are a bit larger than the standard cup setup but give a much more uniform gas coverage and are cheap. 30% reduction in gas flow is not uncommon.

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tool_man  
Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 6  



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Thank you for the reply.30%....that is a substantial reduction.I am using a Radnor #17 torch at the moment.I thought the Arc-Zone package was a bit expensive.The web site is painfully slow and product information is minimal at best.
Again....thank you for the information

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thedoctor  
Junior Member   Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 8  

Gass lenses (lensi?)

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Wow, you are using the #1 most common version of TIG torches! The parts you need are:
Collet body 45V25 for 1/16" 45V26 for 3/32" 45V27 for 1/8"
Gas cup 54N18 1/4" 54N17 5/16" 54N16 3/8" 54N15 7/16" 54N14 1/2"

Use standard collets. You will also find that you can run a longer arc-length and still get good gas coverage. Have fun!

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tool_man  
Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 6  



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I checked local suppliers.Some had gas lenses,no insulators,insulators,no gas lens,no cups,ect.All had one thing in common,$17 just for the gas lens.I really like to support local welding shops but,I found a supplier on E-Bay,in my state,who is selling complete gas lens sets(Weldcraft and generic) for less than the cost of the gas lens alone.They also stock cerriated tungstens which I need for my square wave tig.I ordered 3 sets yesterday.Should receive them today.Playtime!!!!!