[Metal Manipulator]

Can a argon/argon co2 regulator be used with straight co2 gas? I know the co2 regulator has a female end and I have seen adaptors so would this be the only difference in the two?

[Artie F. Emm]

Yes, you can get an adapter to connect your argon regulator (cga 540) to a co2 bottle (cga 320). Make sure you get a nylon or teflon gasket to help seal.

I've heard the regulator may ice up at high co2 flow rates.

Good luck with it! I picked up a co2 bottle for MIG too, but haven't used it yet.

[LanceR]

Some of my regulators and flowmeters are labeled as to whether they are rated for straight CO2.... And you can check with the maker, too.


Lance