Leaks May be a Significant Source of Shielding Gas Waste.  Checking for leaks is often overlooked as a source of significant cost reduction.  A leak detect solution is very effective in finding even very small leaks. 

The photo left shows how a leak detect solution found a 1 to 2 CFH leak.  We plugged the hose end and slightly loosened the fitting to produce this leak. The ball in the flow gauge was just off its seat.   A simple leak detect solution easily found the leak. The bubble test solution quickly produced bubbles. Using a leak detect solution is better than soap.  It will produce smaller bubbles and more accurately define smaller leaks.  It also will not corrode the brass fittings.  Want to purchase a leak detect solution? Contact Us 

Ultrasonic leak detectors can be used to find leaks, however we have found that a welding or cutting arc, MIG, Stick or Plasma Cutting interferes with the reading.  Arcing with motor brushes also confounds the gas leak noise. The amount of noise these and other machinery creates will be detected with an ultrasonic tester and obliterate any leak sounds.  It  must be used when these devices are not operating.