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[76lxhatch]

I think its a lot bigger than you guys think? 520 tall x 110 diameter and weighs 5kg, you must be able to get another 5kg of gas in it surely...? A lot more than 3 disposable bottles at any rate

[N/A-PWR]

Hi Alby,

from my experience, thin sheet requires the correct amps/volts to do the job right, so you need a welder that can control low amp/voltage well, now gas will always be better because the gas is shielding the weld to stop it from porosity, which gives the welding that nice crackling effect as you weld. Dave I

[Rockoz]

You should blow less holes, because you can be using thinner wire for starters.

Think the gasless is 0.9mm I use 0.6mm with gas. Lots easier welding thin stuff.

[Sunbirdhater]

I have a question for the mig experts out there ......
Will i blow more holes with gasless wire as opposed to using gas.....I am using gasless, as i am old school stick welder from way back but am finding when welding thin panel steel patches in, i struggle to start the arc for spotting on low settings. Will patch welding be easier with gas...?
Many thanks...Aus

[N/A-PWR]

great info there Rob

[Sunbirdhater]

Best thing for gas less wire is galvanised handrails etc, apart from that it is bloody useless, very low tensile strength compared to a solid wire, pay the extra cost or find a mate that works in the industry that is vulnerable to leaving a bottle of argoshield in the back of the work ute!... Enough said.