Hobbyweld Original bottled gases are aimed at DIY customers. With so many applications and uses, from welding to balloon displays, and the added bonus of no rental fees, they’re the obvious choice for hobbyists.
For the nominal fee of £5 (inc vat @ 20%) we’ll deliver to anywhere in our delivery area.
Hobbyweld 15 (Original) is a MIG/MAG shielding gas for welding thicker sections of steel. It’s a tri-mix of argon, carbon dioxide and oxygen, roughly 83% argon, 15% CO2 and 2% oxygen, sometimes called an argon shield. The higher CO2 content is what makes it suited to heavier steel, generally from about 7mm up to 15mm or so.
It welds with good arc stability and minimal spatter, which is why it’s a popular choice for general fabrication, repairs and light trade work, as well as agricultural, on-site and mobile welding. This is the Original cylinder: a 9-litre bottle at 137 bar.
A cylinder of this type needs a suitable regulator to set your flow. We deliver across our defined Reading area, so check your postcode is covered, or call the yard on 0118 9242888.
Hobbyweld 5 (Original) is a bestselling MIG shielding gas, ideal for thinner sheet steel. It’s an argon tri-mix, roughly 93% argon, 5% CO2 and 2% oxygen, sometimes called an argon shield, and the lower CO2 content makes it well suited to mild steel under about 7mm, such as car bodywork and light sheet work.
Compared with straight CO2, it reduces the chance of porosity, spatter and oxidation, which gives a cleaner, sounder weld at a low cost. That’s why it’s a favourite for vehicle restoration, classic cars and motorcycles. This is the Original cylinder: 9 litres at 137 bar.
A cylinder of this type needs a suitable regulator to set your flow. We deliver across our defined Reading area, so check your postcode is covered, or call the yard on 0118 9242888.
Hobbyweld Acetylene (Original) is the fuel gas for general welding, cutting, brazing and repair work. Acetylene is the hottest, most efficient fuel gas there is: paired with oxygen, the flame can reach around 3500°C, which is hot enough to weld steel.
In an oxy-acetylene set you use roughly two to three times as much oxygen as acetylene, so the smaller acetylene cylinder is the sensible size. The Original is a 5-litre cylinder with a gas capacity of around 0.81 cubic metres, which typically gives over five and a half hours of welding time with a number 5 nozzle.
For safety, flash back arrestors must be fitted to oxygen and fuel-gas equipment, in line with the Acetylene Safety Regulations 2014. We deliver across our defined Reading area, so check your postcode is covered, or call the yard on 0118 9242888.
The Hobbyweld Argon Original cylinder is pure argon for TIG welding, filled to a minimum purity of 99.995% so you get clean, steady results. It handles stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminium and other non-ferrous metals, which covers a wide spread of real jobs: alloy wheel repairs, farm equipment, vehicle body panels and finer model work. Run it on a MIG welder with the correct wire and consumables and it does aluminium there too.
This is the Original size, 9 litres water capacity filled to 137 bar. It’s a manageable cylinder for hobby and occasional welding, the right pick if you don’t get through a lot of gas. If you weld regularly or want longer between swaps, the Ultra cylinder holds more and has a built-in contents gauge.
We deliver across our defined Reading area, so check your postcode is covered, or call the yard on 0118 9242888.
The Hobbyweld Helium Original cylinder is 100% helium for inflating balloons, and a single bottle fills a large number of them. That makes it a far better value option than the small disposable party-pack bottles, especially for weddings and bigger celebrations where you’d otherwise be buying several throwaway packs.
It works with the valve fittings for latex or foil balloons, and with larger professional hoses and guns that suit both types, so it covers everything from a quick batch of party balloons to a full decorating job.
This is the Original size, 9 litres water capacity filled to 137 bar, a manageable cylinder for home and event use. If you’re filling for a really big event, the Plus cylinder holds considerably more.
We deliver across our defined Reading area, so check your postcode is covered, or call the yard on 0118 9242888.
The Hobbyweld Oxygen Original cylinder is 100% oxygen for cutting, welding, brazing and soldering. Used with a fuel gas such as propane, acetylene or propylene, it supports combustion and lets the flame run far hotter than it could on air alone, which is what makes gas cutting and welding possible.
Purity matters here more than people expect. Even a 1% drop in purity can push oxygen consumption up by 20% or more, so Hobbyweld fills these cylinders from a bulk tank to keep purity high and your gas use efficient.
Pair it with a Hobbyweld acetylene cylinder and you’ve got a compact, portable gas welding kit. This is the Original size, 9 litres water capacity at 137 bar. In line with the Acetylene Safety Regulations 2014, flash-back arrestors must be fitted with oxygen and fuel gas equipment. We deliver across our defined Reading area, so check your postcode is covered, or call the yard on 0118 9242888.
