Quote Originally Posted by jakeru View Post
I believe that if you plumb yours in where Jody did (between the machine solenoid and the flow control valve in the flowmeter), the extra volume it adds there is probably going to increase the amount of argon that suddenly gets wasted out the TIG nozzle ("whoosh!") each time the gas solenoid opens. This could cause a noticeable increase your shielding gas consumption.
Why the little harbor freight one my be a better, cheap, easier option for the argon filter. And build a bigger one for the compressor. Or the Fraz thing. Maybe I will look into that again today. I have a trip to Home Depot on the list for a 50 amp plug.