Powertig 250 EX gas line leak down

[everlastsupport]

Always bleed down the gas in the lines when you are done welding, before turning off the machine. Also let the machine run a bit to cool as well. The pressure on the gauge/regulator diaphragm and unit/torch hoses puts extra wear on them and will shorten their life.

[Steve]

Always bleed down the gas in the lines when you are done welding, before turning off the machine. Also let the machine run a bit to cool as well. The pressure on the gauge/regulator diaphragm and unit/torch hoses puts extra wear on them and will shorten their life.

Well then maybe having a slight leak that gets rid of the pressure is good? It leaks down in about 5 minutes and is not really a problem it's just that I find it interesting that my Hobart does not leak down. I shut off all my gas when done welding anyways so it is not like I lose a lot of gas.