how much $ is Argon?

[d-dawgg]

how much money does it cost for a cylender of argon?

[J-Dogg]

It deppends on the size of cylinder, specify that and i am sure some one can awnser your question because iam not sure exactly what one costs.


Jared

[Bendaman]

A "s" size, which I think is 154cf cost about $40. Prices will probably vary
in different areas.

[drscotch]

Just bought a 122 cft bottle yesterday. Outright bottle purchase $270 CAD full of Argon. Refill is $65 CAD.

Around here a bottle rental is approx $70/year so purchase is the way to go if you're going to be welding for any period of time. The company I deal with sells you "a" bottle but you don't own the actual bottle you take away. In other words, when I need a refill I drop off the empty bottle, pay my $65 and walk away with a different full bottle. That way I don't have to worry about bottle and valve certification expiry and all that.

Hope this helps

Stefan

[GaryM]

Where I live its about $93 for the big 336 cf cylinder.

Gary

[HAWK]

Gary,

I live in TN and my dealer fills the 300 CF tank (336) for $22 on AR and $33 for 75HE/25Ar. I know those are really good deals, but it has been a long running dealer/customer/friend relationship. I really appreciate the extras my dealer does even though I don't buy much anymore other than gas or filler rod. Some of the specialty rods I buy out of town and my tungsten is Diamond Ground since I have used up my supply of Sylvania tungsten.

[aphexafx]

I live in TN and my dealer fills the 300 CF tank (336) for $22

Whoa...!

[HAWK]

aphexafx,

I get by with a little help from my friends... There's that welding music thing again.

[BCarlucci]

I think it all depends on the area in which you live in and the size of the customer, and how well he knows his supplier. I give customers who are loyal to me a better deal then those are not loyal. Most of my customers are around Hawks price, the only thing i can say hawk is that you should be paying a little bit less for your 75/25, it should be more closer to the 22 bucks your paying for your straight AR, at least this is how we work, and actually the reason for this is that AR should cost more then 75/25 because AR costs more then 75/25. Just a thought for ya.

BC

[HAWK]

BCarlucci,

The 75/25 I mentioned is 75% Helium/25% Argon for GTAW. Are you thinking of a 75% Argon/25% CO2 for short arc GMAW maybe?

100% Helium and Helium/Argon mixes have always been higher than 100% Argon. I pay $12 for the 75 % Argon/ 25% CO2 mix and $15 for 92%Argon/8%CO2

[BCarlucci]

Hawk,

All i have to say is Holy #%[email protected], those are some unbelieveable prices on your gases. So my assuming that pricing varies upon area is true.

BC

[Sundown]

BCarlucci,

The 75/25 I mentioned is 75% Helium/25% Argon for GTAW. Are you thinking of a 75% Argon/25% CO2 for short arc GMAW maybe?

100% Helium and Helium/Argon mixes have always been higher than 100% Argon. I pay $12 for the 75 % Argon/ 25% CO2 mix and $15 for 92%Argon/8%CO2

Maybe I should drive to E. TN for my gas (I could visit my sister in Cooksville on the way) I just paid $29 for a 80CF refill of argon. And this is from a shop where I get everything over a long period of time. I don't mind that gas price so much, but I do have a problem with the $9 HazMat fee each time I fill up. Problem is that the other places in town arn't any cheaper and for the most part their service is not as good.

[HAWK]

Bcarlucci and Sundown,

Prices do vary depending on the area. However, I doubt many people could get those prices. It is really not a fair comparison since I have known the dealer principal and family for many years. I have been loyal to this dealer and sent them business any time that I could. Sometimes you just find a good person that is willing to bend over backwards and help you out. It is not often and I don't know many, but the few I know are fantastic.

With that said the gas prices here are still considerably cheaper than most places. If either of you can make it to East TN sometime, shoot me an email and maybe we can hook up. I can show you my buddy's big shop-Still very impressive to me 20 years after I first set foot in it- and stop by my dealer if you want.

If not, then just keep on driving and enjoy the mountains of Eastern Tennessee!

[chevynut101]

I don't mind that gas price so much, but I do have a problem with the $9 HazMat fee each time I fill up. Problem is that the other places in town arn't any cheaper and for the most part their service is not as good.

My "problem" too. When I go for a cylinder exchange I of course pay for the gas I'm getting and something like "hazardous material handling fee".
They take my empty across the loading dock from where I place it and bring a full one to the same place. A grand total distance of maybe 50 feet.
$8 for that?

[Sundown]

Bcarlucci and Sundown,

Prices do vary depending on the area. However, I doubt many people could get those prices. It is really not a fair comparison since I have known the dealer principal and family for many years. I have been loyal to this dealer and sent them business any time that I could. Sometimes you just find a good person that is willing to bend over backwards and help you out. It is not often and I don't know many, but the few I know are fantastic.

With that said the gas prices here are still considerably cheaper than most places. If either of you can make it to East TN sometime, shoot me an email and maybe we can hook up. I can show you my buddy's big shop-Still very impressive to me 20 years after I first set foot in it- and stop by my dealer if you want.

If not, then just keep on driving and enjoy the mountains of Eastern Tennessee!

Hawk,

You can be sure the next time I visit there I will let you know. Thanks for the invite