Recommend a Welding Supply Shop?

I used Airgas in Rancho, but bought the tank with an exchange agreement.



While we're at this discussion, where can I fill my CO2 tank? Any suggestions? Also, (nebie question here) how do I know when the tank is nearing empty? It still seems to put out air, yet I thought it was empty when I bought it...

If you don't mind doing a drop off and pick up most any welding supply can do it for you. Sloan Fire in rancho will fill it for you while you wait. They are one block east of sunrise off whiterock on the south side. Cant remember the name of the street. We have three tanks so i just drop them in west sac and pick them up when I am in the area again. I weigh the tank empty and then full. Thats the only way I know of to ck them for sure. Price seems to vary from place to place 16-22$ For a 10lb. tank.

"jsmorrow" wrote: If you don't mind doing a drop off and pick up most any welding supply can do it for you. Sloan Fire in rancho will fill it for you while you wait. They are one block east of sunrise off whiterock on the south side. Cant remember the name of the street. We have three tanks so i just drop them in west sac and pick them up when I am in the area again. I weigh the tank empty and then full. Thats the only way I know of to ck them for sure. Price seems to vary from place to place 16-22$ For a 10lb. tank.

Thanks Joe. Maybe I'll take a lunch down there and see if they can fill it.

I think Joe is actually referring to Solon fire in Rancho. I had my tank filled there more than a few times. It's a couple of minutes worth of work for them. They were the cheapest I could find at the time and did a good job. I had no problem getting it filled on a lunch break.



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"BKGM Jeepers" wrote: the tank is nearing empty? It still seems to put out air, yet I thought it was empty when I bought it...

Mine got light when it was empty. 😁 Do you have a gauge on it? When the high pressure side drops below something like 800 you're getting low.

Probably need to pick up a spool and new liner too.

Why do you think you need a new liner? Has it seen alot of use or been damaged?

nebie question here) how do I know when the tank is nearing empty?

I found this on power tank if it helps.



[Does the SuperFlow? regulator gauge tell me how much CO2 I have left??







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No. It will only give you a rough indication of when you are nearing the end of the CO2. The only way to get an accurate read on how much CO2 you have left is to weigh your tank. What we recommend is that you weigh your Power TankTM assembly on an accurate scale while it is empty. Record this empty weight (write it down with a permanent marker on the tank weight box on the lower label). Once the tank is filled check to make sure you got an accurate fill (ie. a PT-10 should weigh exactly 10 lb. more than empty). Before you go on a job you will now be able to weigh your Power TankTM and get a good idea of how much CO2 is left in the tank. We offer a very accurate handheld digital Super Scale (P/N CO2-2050) so you can weigh your tank anywhere, anytime.

Thanks for the AirGas location. Gave them a call and fielded my questions.



The welder is on loan to me. The owner reported non-descriptive problems with the feed. Wire breaking symptoms. He was just going on memory from last time used, which was a few months. Resides on the central coast, so lots of moisture. I don't know how much usage it has actually seen. He just quickly recommended a new spool. So my spitball was to look at the liner and see if has accumulated anything in it, in addition to checking for rust, etc.



I haven't been able to open it up yet, so was wanting to have a shop identified that would have anything I needed. Any other symptoms or things I should check out for diagnosing are welcome. I'm hoping to strike it this weekend to find out at least.

Not knowing your welding knowledge, If it were me I would go to miller's web site and down load the manual to that particular machine( under resources). There you should find any trouble shooting points for that 211( it's FREE for the reading or copying)....... :weld:

Being reminded of the basics is never a bad tip. Thanks rick-rock. Will report any worthwhile findings.

I have a lincoln welder that needs a new liner as well. Anybody know what a welding shop charges to fix the liner? I would do it myself, but same story, it's a friend's welder on loan and he tried removing the liner to only have it jam. 😤

"finder_87" wrote: I have a lincoln welder that needs a new liner as well. Anybody know what a welding shop charges to fix the liner? I would do it myself, but same story, it's a friend's welder on loan and he tried removing the liner to only have it jam. 😤

I can't speak to what a shop charges as most I've come across is that owner can replace it themselves. However, you're in a dizzy. 🙄 I called AirGas though and the liner cost itself is $12 - $20. Based on gun and wire size. They are NOT open on the weekend though. 🙁 M - F 7am - 5pm.

Is that the airgas on south watt?

Yes sir.

Have you tried Barnes welding off power inn? I have been there on the weekends.

Harris welding supply. 8475 Auburn Blvd,Citrus Heights. (916) 725-2168.

Their open every Saturday or at least every Saturday I've been there. Not sure of their hours though. I usally get there at 8:00 so I can get back to my projects.

"Howdy" wrote: Have you tried Barnes welding off power inn? I have been there on the weekends.

Sweet. My BIL just texted me about them last night, but I haven't checked them out. Thanks for x2.

"rick-rock" wrote: Harris welding supply. 8475 Auburn Blvd,Citrus Heights. (916) 725-2168.

Their open every Saturday or at least every Saturday I've been there. Not sure of their hours though. I usally get there at 8:00 so I can get back to my projects.

Woot. They are closer to me. Thanks!

Update:



Went to Harris Welding on Auburn up in Citrus Heights last Saturday. Picked up some schtuff.



Was not able to mess with the machine till right before the meeting. Checked everything out....and the polarity was setup for gas, but flux wire was installed. lol Changed the polarity and all good.



I'm way out of practice.... 😲

Are you using flux core wire? Gas will give you a cleaner weld and make you look more "in practice".

"lj4x4" wrote: Are you using flux core wire? Gas will give you a cleaner weld and make you look more "in practice".

Yes its flux core. I just needed to first eliminate the problem that the owner had. It doesn't need a new liner. Oh, and I need a better circuit. LOL



But this was the first throw downs to make sure it was running fine.













Using gas is just plain cheating. 😛 I do have a small bottle and just not hooked it up yet.