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What is Arc Welding?

Arc welding is a welding process that uses an electric arc to generate heat that melts and joins metals together. The power supply creates an electric arc connecting a consumable or non-consumable electrode and your base material — this can be done using either direct

How to use Helium Gas

Helium gas has many uses, from welding applications to medicine, party balloons and blimp inflation. It’s an incredibly versatile gas and is essential for many industries across the globe.   In this blog, we’ll focus on the use of helium gas for parties, events and special

The welder is welding with shielded metal arc welding, manual metal arc welding or stick welding. Electric current is used to strike an arc between the base material and consumable electrode rod.

5 Welding Project Ideas For 2021

Welding is more than the industrial applications we associate with it and can be a lot of fun. Not only can it keep you busy at home for DIY projects, but it can provide you with a means of increasing your income, especially if you

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What Do I Need To Start Welding?

Welding has been around since the Middle Ages and is a popular hobby for many who enjoy home repairs and DIY projects. It can take time to perfect and refine your welding technique, but with the correct equipment, welding knowledge and lots of practice, you

What is the Best Gas for MIG Welding?

Quality MIG welding gas plays a crucial role in ensuring that each weld is completed to a high standard. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive range of CO2 and Argon gas suitable for all MIG welding projects. MIG welding is a popular arc welding

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What is LPG?

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a flammable mix of hydrocarbon gases like propane and butane. Sometimes referred to as LP, this gas dates back to early 1860, where it was used as a portable fuel source. The production and consumption of LPG in both domestic

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The Uses for Butane Gas

As established bottled gas suppliers, we’ve seen an increase in popularity for butane gas bottles in recent years, thanks to their versatility and the vast number of benefits they bring to our customers. Not only is butane perfect for camping and caravanning, but you can

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Make Sure You Recycle Your Gas Bottles

There are many kinds of gas that we regularly use in our daily lives – from patio gas to helium; it’s all around us! After you’re finished with the helium you were using to blow up balloons for a birthday party, or the propane gas

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What Gas should I buy for SodaStream?

If you have a SodaStream or are in the market for one, then you’ll need CO2 gas. SodaStream has become extremely popular in recent years, with many people looking to make their own flavoured fizzy drinks, sparkling water, cocktails, mocktails and much more! Here at

5 Easy BBQ Recipes

The warm weather is here, which means only one thing! It’s time to roll your BBQ out of the shed and get ready to cook up some delicious food for the whole family. At Bottle Gases, we stock a range of different sizes of BBQ

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How to use a Gas BBQ

Here at Bottle Gases, we stock a wide range of BBQ and patio gas bottles suitable for domestic and commercial use. Preparing food quickly on your gas BBQ will certainly be a hit with your family and guests this summer. We’re on-hand to supply high-quality

Frequently Asked Questions About Gas

As a trusted gas supplier, we often get asked questions about gas safety, the precautions to be taken while using gas, and the best uses for our gas products.  In this blog, we’ll answer some of the main questions we get asked about our gases. 

How to Stay Safe When Handling Nitrogen Gas

Responsibly transporting nitrogen cylinders is essential to the safety of employees and the general public.  Gas Safe recommends that any organisation transporting dangerous goods, such as nitrogen gas bottles, follows the basic legal safety regulations within ADR, including driver training, vehicle ventilation, safety equipment and

How to make a home bar in time for summer

How to Make a Home Bar in time for Summer

It’s difficult to imagine a summer without fizzing cocktails and draught beers in the company of loved ones, so with the lighter nights setting in why not make your very own home bar in time for summer. Lockdown has set the bar high for home