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Installing the Gas Saver System (GSSTM) on Most Domestic Equipment Is Simple.  See Schematic and Details Below:

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Female CGA "B" fittings are on most Lincoln, Miller, Hobart, ESAB, L-TEC, Airco, Linde  and most domestically produced wire feeders, welders and most domestically produced regulator/flowmeters used on gas cylinders or flowmeters used on pipeline.  The GSS comes with the male counterpart fitting installed on both ends.  Simply unscrew the existing shielding gas delivery hose and screw in the GSS.  Picture on left shows one installed on a Lincoln and another on an ESAB wire feeder.  It simply screws into the female connector on the back. 

 

Sketch on right  shows the connections; note we supply a male fitting on both ends of the GSS hose.   Prefitted GSS FB3, FB6, FB12, FB25 use this connector.

If Your Feeder/Welder or Gas Supply Has a Hose Barb or a Hose Comes out of Your Welder Case:

The wire feeder shown at left has a hose barb connector to attach the shielding gas delivery hose (see yellow arrow.)  This may also be an internal connection with the hose simply exiting the case of the feeder or for self contained feeder/power units.   It could also be a quick disconnect fitting or anything other than a CGA 032. 

There are two methods of installing the GSS in these situations or where the feeder may have a CGA 032 connector but the gas supply does not.  For example, on a gas pipeline where instead of a CGA 032 female connector being available at the pipeline a simple hose barb is used. 

Either installation method will work equally as well and perform the same:

Method 1

We Provide Splice Fittings at the Same Price (Photo Below Right.)

Instead of supplying two CGA 032 fittings on the GSS; if your welder has a hose barb and your flowgauge uses a CGA 032 female fitting we will install a Splice Fitting on the hose end where you have a barb fitting.  You just cut the existing hose close to the feeder/welder or gas regulator and insert the hose barb at the end of the GSS and tighten the supplied screw clamp .  The price will be the same as a fitted hose with CGA fittings, i.e. an FB3, FB6, FB12 or FB25.  Just place a note with our order or send an email to TechSupport@NetWelding.com when you place your order and let us know what end or both to install the Splice Fittings.  The fitting on the feeder/welder end incorporates a surge limiting orifice so we must know which end will have the splice fitting.  

Method 2

This connection method was developed for an automotive manufacturer who uses some wire feeders manufactured in Japan.  These wire feeders do not use the CGA "B" connector.  All  flowmeters at the gas supply pipeline were produced in the USA and  use the CGA 032 "B" connector.  Also the fabricator wanted the ability to change wire feeders quickly and not be bothered with disconnecting the splice connectors or the fitting supplied with the Japanese manufactured wire feeder.  We developed a connector which solved the problem.  They cut the existing shielding gas delivery hose close to the feeder and installed a WAT-SBFIT connector. 

This fitting has a hose barb on one end and a female CGA 032 connector at the other.  In this way they could use a standard GSS hose with CGA connectors and simply screw the feeder end into the WAT-SBFIT.  The metal to metal seats on CGA connectors are precision made and less likely to leak.  If you need this approach, these fittings can be purchased separately for either end of a GSS hose.  Just Contact Us.

Gas distributors have different size cylinders they will sell and refill.  We have a 160 cubic foot cylinder that we own and does not require monthly rent.)   This approach is far better than filling a 20 cubic foot cylinder 8 times more often!  In addition it does not run out in the evening!  With a conventional 1/4 inch gas delivery hose, because of the many tack and short welds we make plus to fact that we often inch the wire to cut off the end to get a good start, our gas consumption would be 3 to 4 times higher!!  You'll also find the cost of shielding gas per cubic foot is often less with larger cylinders since the cost and effort to fill them is proportionally less.

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Does your welder have a very small (5/32 inch) outside diameter gas hose exiting the case? Would you like to extend it to use a larger gas cylinder?  See this link for the one we use in our shop. A special PrestolokR fitting allows the GSS  hose to connect to the nominal 5/32 inch outside diameter gas hose supplied with some smaller welders and regulators (see photo on left).  We can supply that fitting on the welder end and a CGA 032 "B" fitting on the end that fits the new cylinder gas control device you'll purchase with the larger cylinder.  Or we can supply the PrestolokR on both ends of the hose.  Just cut the original hose and splice in the GSS.  It will include a surge restriction orifice on the welder end.   With this kit a large cylinder  can be purchased and chained to the wall of the shop and the welder moved 25 feet away if you purchase an FB25 and ask for the fittings you need to be installed. 

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Using a TIG Torch with a Foot  or Hand Off-On Gas Control?

Our Gas Saver System (GSS) can save you money and improve your weld starts.  The initial gas flow surge at a TIG start in addition to wasting gas can cause the arc to move unpredictably, This movement is especially a problem at low starting currents.  The turbulent shield created by the gas surge pulls air into the shielding gas stream causing contamination of the tungsten electrode, shortening life and requiring more frequent dressing.  Our GSS reduces the surge by 80% and limits the peak surge flow rate. It still supplies a controlled amount of extra gas to purge the TIG cup and weld start area. The patented GSS will not interfere with your flow settings and has no moving parts to maintain or adjust. Just install it between your cylinder (or pipeline supply) and your welder (or TIG box) that contains the gas control solenoid (See Schematic).

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Have a harsh environment?  Need to protect your Control Cable from Feeder to Power Supply or Gas Hose?  Our leather Cable and Hose cover may be just what you need.  Check out the Details

 

Other Installations Questions, Please Send Email by Clicking on Subject 1, 2, or 3 Below:

1. Using a Pipeline Supply and want options for the best way to control shielding gas flow?

2. Do You Wish to Limit the Maximum Allowable Flow?

A Flow Rate Flow Limiter Can Be the Answer.  CLICK HERE.

3. Have Other Questions About Installation?  Please Specify in Email; Include your address.

 

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* US Patent  # 6,610,957;  "Welding Shielding Gas Saver Device" August 26, 2003,  Patent Pending in other countries.   The "Flow Rate Limiter" device is
 covered by 2008 US patent #7,462,709.  Other site material may be covered under our 2006 US Patents # 7,015,412 or # 7,019,248 .
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