Argon/CO2 mix?

[azmodane]

You know how when you breathe in helium your voice gets higher? The exact opposite when you take in argon... Your voice gets really low. There is a video on youtube I believe with some guy doing a test with this. And since Argon is heavier than Oxygen it stay in your lungs, so you just do a hand stand to get it out. Take that as you want but I wouldn't be worried about it.

[carlisleishere]

Thanks for all the input everybody. I think I'm going to try the mix, I just wanted to be sure.

[jasbus]

Thanks for the replies. To get a tank filled with CO2 is around 70 bucks. I did some research myself, and in humans, argon can harm you, but it's because it replaces oxygen or something like that. Any more input is appreciated.


PS, sorry for the SUPER long delay in a reply.

$70 to fill a co2 tank?! Wow. You need to find a new supply house.

[carlisleishere]

$70 to fill a co2 tank?! Wow. You need to find a new supply house.

I know, it's crazy. It's the closest place, and I can get the mix for free, since my dad has it already.

[azmodane]

I did some searching and I guess I was wrong... it's Sulfar Hexaflouride that he inhales....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2FR6...eature=related

[JohnNJ]

Thanks for the replies. To get a tank filled with CO2 is around 70 bucks.(

I was getting crazy quotes for CO2 tanks and refills. I found that going to a "GAS" store or welding store yielded the most ridiculous prices.

I eventually went to a fire prevention company, the kind that provides extinguishers and stuff. I bought a used extinguisher without the hose really cheap. It's called a 5 pounder. I use a regulator that's made for one of those home keg setups on Amazon for $35 and some plastic fish tank tubing from Petco. The whole thing cost less than $100 to start and now the $14 refills.

[jasbus]

You really didn't even need a regulator. Just a new style tank($50 shipped on eBay), and just start trading in at the weld shop for $15-$20 filled. I just use a kitchen water supply hose on the valve, and cut the other end off.

[JohnNJ]

You really didn't even need a regulator. Just a new style tank($50 shipped on eBay), and just start trading in at the weld shop for $15-$20 filled. I just use a kitchen water supply hose on the valve, and cut the other end off.

The tank I got just has a big open valve so if you slipped and opened it all the way it jwould ust shoot out at 600-800 psi. The regulator lets me have more control and it was cheap enough.

[DOArodents]

I used it and its works really well. Studies show it to be more humane than co2 alone. Google rats+argon+co2+euthanasia