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Title: O2 ?
Post by CH-HELL on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 5:30pm

Witch welders o2 tank is the best for in home? Witch would be most cost effective? M, T..........Its not for me btw.

Title: Re: O2 ?
Post by Marc on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 6:27pm

I got a T tank through my local auto supply house. I signed a lease generated by them, but is actually held by Praxair, for $50. per year for the tank. I take the tank to any Praxair authorized outlet and swap it for a full one - $18.50 for the contents here in Bastrop, TX.

I chose the T size because it's the biggest readily available here. It holds roughly 13-14 E tanks worth of O2. Keep in mind that the pressure drops in the big tank, each time you fill a small tank. See Sharkboys thread – it has a lot of good info.

Feel free to call me about this. As you know, I’m filling my own smaller tanks and have great little emergency sized tank for my pickup - thanks to a certain act of kindness, Sir. (No, I didn't forget - it will happen)

Marc

Title: Re: O2 ?
Post by Linda_Howell on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 7:55pm

I pay 26.00 for an M tank. Anything bigger I couldn't lift as the welders supply place refuses to lift it into my car for me (OSHA or some such nonsense)

I know....I am no help at all. ;D

Title: Re: O2 ?
Post by thebbz on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 7:59pm

I own my tank. 250 cu.ft. K tank 35.00 bucks for a refill.
the bb

Title: Re: O2 ?
Post by CH-HELL on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 8:57pm

Thanks everyone, like I siad its not for me all I have is E tanks from a med supply so welders tanks I have no clue about. It sounds like the T tank is the way to go, for this person but I dont know I'll pass the info on.
Phil 8-)
P.S. Is the T tank the largest? Does any one have a list of tank sizes?

Title: Re: O2 ?
Post by Marc on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 9:22pm

E = 24 cu. ft of O2
M = 122 cu. ft. of O2
K = 250 cu. ft. of O2
T = 330 cu. ft. of O2 (The biggest readily available)

As Linda said, a person has to decide what they can lift/carry/transport.

Marc

Title: Re: O2 ?
Post by thebbz on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 9:28pm

Going bigger than the T would be liquid. Not hardly feasible for one person to use.
the bb

Title: Re: O2 ?
Post by Rolomatic on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 9:32pm

wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 9:28pm:

Going bigger than the T would be liquid. Not hardly feasible for one person to use.
the bb

I have a question about cryogenic O2.. I thought I heard that you cant get more than 10-12 LPM from it?

Title: Re: O2 ?
Post by Linda_Howell on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 9:49pm

Quote:

As Linda said, a person has to decide what they can lift/carry/transport.

Oh My!!!!!!!!!!! I am verklept. Marc didn't call me LUINDA. (He must be in a Texas haze or something)

Sorry all...carry on.

Title: Re: O2 ?
Post by CH-HELL on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 9:50pm

Thanks guys. BBz Im glad to see you around again, I hope your doing better.
Phil 8-)

Title: Re: O2 ?
Post by thebbz on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 10:06pm

Thanks Phil, I fall down I get up. I was huggin my 02 tank and I am glad to be back.
Working with welders 02 for years I can tell ya a liquid tank can give ya all the volume and pressure you want with the right equipment. This would include a manifold,evaporator, and regulation that is required with liquid 02. You dont want to spend that much trust me.
the bb
Hi Luinda!!! ;)

Title: Re: O2 ?
Post by MrsT on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 10:54pm

wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 7:59pm:

I own my tank. 250 cu.ft. K tank 35.00 bucks for a refill.

I'm jealous of how much everybody else is paying for O2. $25-$30 for 80 cubic feet here............