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chevelle19700
05-06-2008, 06:48 PM
What is so hard about using gas i see people say they havent gotten to gas yet is it harder or what enlighten me i just picked up a mig welder and have always been told gas is better because it gives you cleaner easier welds

hotrdblder
05-06-2008, 08:26 PM
nothing is hard about it, in fact there are no real downsides to gas, just use c-25

Jim Nilsen
05-11-2008, 03:40 AM
If you are welding in an area with limited ventilation like your garage in the winter on a below zero day you will notice a considerable difference in the fumes and smoke in the air, it also produces less sparks that will ruin other parts finishes.

Gas is the way to go !

JMarsa
05-12-2008, 02:50 PM
Only downside I can think of would be welding outside in the wind where the gas can't shield well.

--JMarsa

dharrod
05-12-2008, 04:37 PM
I think a lot of people just don't take the extra step because you can weld without it and feel they are saving a few upfront bucks and bottle refills.

80proZ
05-16-2008, 03:43 PM
Flux core also burns hotter.Better penetration on thicker materials.