Helium Assist?

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So some silly jerk knocked over a nitrogen tank, busted the regulator, and as a result the nitrogen slowly leaked out overnight. We can’t get more until Monday.

Obviously we could use propane as a pressure assist since we have plenty, but obviously that comes with its own issues. I have used argon successfully in the past, but has anyone ever tried helium? It’s a noble gas with an extremely low boiling point. Is the only downside the expense?

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what are you assisting? pressure ratings? explosive?

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Helium will work just as well as nitrogen, just much more expensive.

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Got any tips for argon or is it no different than nitrogen for a push?

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No noticeable difference other than the price. Send it.

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A little late

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Argon is more difficult to remove from the system. Idk how that matters tbh since it won’t mix.