Welder Questions
04-23-2011, 09:41 PM
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Just the fact that they are made in china is enough for me to stay away.
MADE IN THE USA is the only way to go
i would pay more simply because its made in the usa
MADE IN THE USA is the only way to goi would pay more simply because its made in the usa
04-24-2011, 01:34 AM
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Yeah, I guess that kind of came out wrong LOL.
Basically what I meant to say is... . If you are tripping the protector, then you have ALREADY exceeded the duty cycle of the welder BEFORE the protector tripped. The protector is just to keep you from going further and melting down your machine.
Basically what I meant to say is... . If you are tripping the protector, then you have ALREADY exceeded the duty cycle of the welder BEFORE the protector tripped. The protector is just to keep you from going further and melting down your machine.
04-24-2011, 10:50 AM
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Everything from 40+ foot car haulers to torque arms and roll cages, to ornamental Ironwork...
04-25-2011, 07:58 PM
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check craiglist. I would say 200 for a mig setup is unrealistic...maybe harbor freight? I got a hobart handler 140 for like 450 shipped free with a cart and from northern tool. However, once adding a helmet, gloves and gas tank youre looking at $600. But Im very happy with my setup. FYI you can go with a sheap helmet if you plan on only welding mild steel....but stainless seems to weld brighter and you might get a welding burn with cheap glass and stainless
I also, I concur that duty cycle is how long it will go before overheating. Also, make sure you know if youre buying a 115 volt vs 220 (most are 220) and make sure youre running it on a breaker with at least 20 amp capacity.
I also, I concur that duty cycle is how long it will go before overheating. Also, make sure you know if youre buying a 115 volt vs 220 (most are 220) and make sure youre running it on a breaker with at least 20 amp capacity.
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Yeah, I guess that kind of came out wrong LOL.
Basically what I meant to say is... . If you are tripping the protector, then you have ALREADY exceeded the duty cycle of the welder BEFORE the protector tripped. The protector is just to keep you from going further and melting down your machine.
Basically what I meant to say is... . If you are tripping the protector, then you have ALREADY exceeded the duty cycle of the welder BEFORE the protector tripped. The protector is just to keep you from going further and melting down your machine.
