A quick run through of the basics a welding beginner needs to know about buying shielding gas. Shielding gas is needed for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). In this video we go over the following: 0:00 Intro 0:09 Safety 0:43 Cylinder date markings 1:50 What type of shielding gas should I use? 3:40 Regulator flowmeters 6:20 What size cylinder do I need? 6:50 How much do welding cylinders cost? 8:12 How long can you weld on a cylinder? ***Affordable self-paced welding courses taught by me*** https://courses.timwelds.com/ **Gear you might want** (These are affiliate links that provide a small commission to support the making of these videos) Torch Flowmeter: https://amzn.to/3vufLn1 80 Cubic Foot Cylinder (Empty): https://amzn.to/3eH0Qjn 80 Cubic Foot Cylinder (Argon Full): https://amzn.to/38zs9YI 80 Cubic Foot Cylinder (C25 Full): https://amzn.to/30FUWXo 125 Cubic Foot Cylinder (Argon Full): https://amzn.to/3tdXo3C Welding Regulator (dual gauge): https://amzn.to/3cwWecE Single Regulator Flowmeter (floating ball): https://amzn.to/3eCkywu Dual Regulator Flowmeter (floating ball): https://amzn.to/3eBtq5G My Favorite Saw: https://amzn.to/2ZgYmis Primeweld AC/DC TIG Welder: https://amzn.to/3pA2ULz My Welding Helmet: https://amzn.to/32KBIC6 Less Expensive Welding Helmet (I have this one too. It's good, but has a smaller view area and fewer controls): https://amzn.to/39giwgI Welding Jacket: https://amzn.to/2OLT6OE Welding Gloves: https://amzn.to/3hrqSF4 **More Videos you Might Like** 4 Welding Processes Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-OKi8oSNQ4 Stick Welding Basics for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMtqDWUpJds How to Strike an Arc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHDDtFgF2YU 5 Tips to Improve Flux Core Welding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rlg0xkvUyY MIG Welding Basics for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlOihxByeus MIG Welding Settings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_tBi14DCcA How to Set Up a MIG Welder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M6A3wk8DWA How to MIG Weld Aluminum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48y-7sGRDtc TIG Welding Basics for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2od_jRAAQ6w How to TIG Weld Aluminum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2i5V1DiYOU 7 Places to Get Metal for Welding Projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDOYRuSuWkY 5 Welding Defects Fixed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJKn4pUOYgs ***Affiliate Notice*** Some of the links on this page are affiliate links which provide a small commission from sales to help support this channel and make these videos possible. Thanks for your support!