c5rulz
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Not a big user but I have been looking at getting a oxy/acetylene torch for the garage. Sounds like the very small carry torches have way too small capacity and refills are very high for the small tanks compared to the larger 80 cubic foot O2 cylinders.
Options:
1. Buy for $650 80CF O2 and C3 acetylene kit, includes Smith torches, regulators and hose. Includes a cart and own the tanks.
2. Airgas wants $450 out the door with Smith torches, regulators and hose and includes a 5 year lease. Tanks are full. Lease is $210/5 years for both tanks. Does not have cart, but they are $50. Never have to worry about re-certifying tanks.
Owning would take 10 years to break even, don't know how much work I'll be doing then.
I looked at buying used tanks but this is an iffy proposition as getting them filled can be difficult. A lot of the used tanks on Craigslist are unreturned rental tanks and they will not fill them.
What say Ye?
Options:
1. Buy for $650 80CF O2 and C3 acetylene kit, includes Smith torches, regulators and hose. Includes a cart and own the tanks.
2. Airgas wants $450 out the door with Smith torches, regulators and hose and includes a 5 year lease. Tanks are full. Lease is $210/5 years for both tanks. Does not have cart, but they are $50. Never have to worry about re-certifying tanks.
Owning would take 10 years to break even, don't know how much work I'll be doing then.
I looked at buying used tanks but this is an iffy proposition as getting them filled can be difficult. A lot of the used tanks on Craigslist are unreturned rental tanks and they will not fill them.
What say Ye?