Pony Tank CO2 MIG Shielding Gas Regulator?

Posts that have nothing to do with the Model T. You can post here or OT posts will be moved here.
Forum rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
User avatar

Topic author
ivaldes1
Posts: 913
Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:32 am
First Name: Ignacio
Last Name: Valdes
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Touring
Location: Houston, Tx
MTFCA Number: 50406
Board Member Since: 2016

Pony Tank CO2 MIG Shielding Gas Regulator?

Post by ivaldes1 » Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:29 am

I have a CO2 pony tank that I want to use for MIG. However, my usual gas regulator adaptor is too big, see picture. I have this other regulator that came with the tank but I am not sure how it works. It has an attachment with a power cord on it. No markings or manufacturing number on it. Can I use it? If not what regulator or adaptor should I get to use this? The input to the Chicago Electric MIG is simply a tube with a zip tie to keep it snug.
Attachments
IMG_0544.jpg

User avatar

Craig Leach
Posts: 1436
Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2019 12:22 am
First Name: craig
Last Name: leach
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1919 Firetruck/1922 Speedster
Location: Laveen Az
MTFCA Number: 26647

Re: Pony Tank CO2 MIG Shielding Gas Regulator?

Post by Craig Leach » Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:10 pm

Hi Ignacio,
Most welding shops sell the CO2 adapter. My thought is does the welder have a gas solenoid biult in? Some Migs come set up for flux core wire only. If not then the solenoid will be needed to turn the CO2 on & off as you weld. If it has a solenoid biult in then you should be able to just remove it. Shielding gas is not cheap so make sure no matter how the hose is conected it does'nt leak. looks like you are on the way to being a welder. Good luck.
Craig.

User avatar

Topic author
ivaldes1
Posts: 913
Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:32 am
First Name: Ignacio
Last Name: Valdes
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Touring
Location: Houston, Tx
MTFCA Number: 50406
Board Member Since: 2016

Re: Pony Tank CO2 MIG Shielding Gas Regulator?

Post by ivaldes1 » Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:26 am

Truth be told I found a CO2 tank on the curb and did a swap with Praxair for the current certified filled one. The regulator came with it and might/probably is a kegger type. Is that 'ok' to use? I would think a regulator is a regulator.

User avatar

Topic author
ivaldes1
Posts: 913
Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:32 am
First Name: Ignacio
Last Name: Valdes
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Touring
Location: Houston, Tx
MTFCA Number: 50406
Board Member Since: 2016

Re: Pony Tank CO2 MIG Shielding Gas Regulator?

Post by ivaldes1 » Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:56 pm

The electric cord gizmo on the CO2 regulator is a mystery to me though. What might it be for?

User avatar

Mark Gregush
Posts: 4957
Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:57 pm
First Name: Mark
Last Name: Gregush
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1925 cutdown PU, 1920 Dodge touring, 1948 F2 Ford flat head 6 pickup 3 speed
Location: Portland Or
MTFCA Number: 52564
Board Member Since: 1999

Re: Pony Tank CO2 MIG Shielding Gas Regulator?

Post by Mark Gregush » Fri Jul 16, 2021 6:20 pm

You find cool stuff on the street! Me it's refrigerators, stoves and maybe lumber. :) Oh wait, I did find a big screen flat TV. Mom does not like them, people are too life sized! LOL
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup

User avatar

Topic author
ivaldes1
Posts: 913
Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:32 am
First Name: Ignacio
Last Name: Valdes
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Touring
Location: Houston, Tx
MTFCA Number: 50406
Board Member Since: 2016

Re: Pony Tank CO2 MIG Shielding Gas Regulator?

Post by ivaldes1 » Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:58 am

Yes I figured out the corded item was probably a pressure switch so I took it off. I removed a stuck gauge needle and replaced it in the zero spot will it work? Answer is yes. Found the last fitting needed in the to return to shelf box of odds and ends. MIG worked pretty well once I was able to get this on. Not bad for only a few dollars. I love curb finds when they work out.

Post Reply Previous topicNext topic