pacer 3,169 #1 Posted January 27, 2023 I currently have a Miller Mig/gas wire welder that has developed a problem that caused the Argon mix to not function. I have been using it with flux wire and that suits me OK. I have 'coveted' a Tig welder for some time and with the prices having dropped dramatically and the cheaper units getting some pretty favorable reviews, I would like to give it a go. In researching I find that many/most? of these units will come with everything to get started except the Argon bottle/gauge ..... which I have both of on the Mig unit not being used. So, heres my question -- Can I empty my bottle with Argon 25/75 mix and have it filled with the necessary 100% Argon??? While I'm here, any thoughts on one of these ---- MANY cheaper tig units. I'm getting cross eyed looking a how many there are in the $200/400 range with every Utuber saying XX model is the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,071 #2 Posted January 27, 2023 At least around here in NY you usually exchange your empty bottle for a full one. You don't sit and wait for your bottle to be filled. Call your welding gas supplier. They would probably let you swap your empty bottle for a full 100% argon one and you pay the price on a full argon bottle. Tanks are the same. Maybe painted different and possibly the fitting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,169 #3 Posted January 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, squonk said: swap your empty bottle for a full 100% argon Well ..... DUH!! If I'd just paused a minute I would've known that when I need oxy/acet they dont fill MY bottle, they exchange it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
