Tim
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Mar 14, 2008 13:23:38 GMT
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Those of you on here who are doing work on your cars at home - what do you run your welding gear off?
Do you have a 32a supply or run it straight from a 13a standard mains supply?
Or is it gas only?
Cheers!
Tim
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Last Edit: Mar 14, 2008 13:42:14 GMT by Tim
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Mar 14, 2008 13:58:31 GMT
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how many amps does it draw?
Ive got my 180amp TIG on a 13 amp supply with no problems.
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Tim
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Mar 14, 2008 14:05:17 GMT
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Don't know yet - going on a course starting April, but just doing some research into whether using one at home is safe and possible - probably just bike related stuff at first but hopefully car bits and pieces as i get more proficient and have more space (in the future)
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Mar 14, 2008 14:12:00 GMT
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My 210 amp MIG draws 30 amps at max power so I rewired the shed with lots of chunky wiring.
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Welder QuestionBenzBoy
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Mar 14, 2008 14:17:01 GMT
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Erm... never thought about that really! ;D  130A welder plugged into the nearest socket in the house, usually using a couple of extension leads... ;D |
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stuey
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Mar 14, 2008 14:24:08 GMT
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I have a 150amp welder on a 13a supply no problems whatsoever.... and its always welded all the panel/chassis stuff I have asked it to..
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Mar 14, 2008 14:43:06 GMT
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175 Amp Mig welder on a 16amp three phase supply. ;D
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bigrod
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Mar 14, 2008 14:49:52 GMT
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150 amp MIG on 13 amp supply. No wurries!!
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If I have to explain, you won't understand.
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Tim
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Mar 14, 2008 15:12:34 GMT
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Ok cool, sounds plausible then
first plan after i've learnt is to build myself an adaptable frame building jig that will fit onto a standard workmate type folding workbench, then i can play with frame ideas that i have kicking about in my head
and eventually build the honda engined fiesta i've been thinking about fo the last 3 years :-)
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Mar 14, 2008 15:15:46 GMT
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I use a good quality extension reel and unravel it all, particularly if I'm doing thick stuff on a high power setting. Other than that normal socket as the others said  |
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Welder QuestionDeleted
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Mar 14, 2008 15:23:32 GMT
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Snipped off the 16A plug and screwed on a 13A instead. 150A welder.
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Mar 14, 2008 15:43:19 GMT
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190A welder on 13amp plug - used to trip the breakers every so oftern, but never had any major issues with it!
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Mar 14, 2008 16:02:03 GMT
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The thing is, if you are doing sheet metal, you are likely to never turn it up higher than what a 13amp supply can handle. Everything you would want to attempt with a DIY welder would want a setting under 100 amps.
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Welder QuestionBenzBoy
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Mar 14, 2008 16:05:35 GMT
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The thing is, if you are doing sheet metal, you are likely to never turn it up higher than what a 13amp supply can handle. Everything you would want to attempt with a DIY welder would want a setting under 100 amps. Good point. I'll have to bear that in mind when I start welding some thick stuff though! ;D |
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Mar 14, 2008 16:51:50 GMT
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150amp on 13amp supply... blows fuses on the highest setting every now and again.
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Mar 14, 2008 16:55:34 GMT
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ive had up to 210amp migs on 13a sockets with no probs but that is usualy about the limit. really wants a 16 amp plug really but no hastle getting that on home leccy.
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Tim
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Mar 14, 2008 18:42:14 GMT
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Cool
I really want to be able to TIG as wel for intricate stuff but that seems mega expensive and quite a skill, so in the mean time i might just have to learn to fillet braze and find some kit :-)
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Mar 14, 2008 21:53:25 GMT
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TIG ain't mega expensive. I've got a 160amp HF start tig from germany. 100% duty cycle at 130amp, 60% at full whack.
brand new- £180.
I've run my 170amp elto oil cooled arc at full whack of the mains plug, it worked, but I don't know how many people lost thier TV signal ;D
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Mar 14, 2008 22:06:33 GMT
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Got a 185A MIG on a 13A plug that can run flat out without blowing a fuse- as could my old 188A before it. Usually trips the thermal cutout on the welder first........
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Tim
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TIG ain't mega expensive. I've got a 160amp HF start tig from germany. 100% duty cycle at 130amp, 60% at full whack. brand new- £180. I've run my 170amp elto oil cooled arc at full whack of the mains plug, it worked, but I don't know how many people lost thier TV signal ;D Really! Cool :-) Thats quite inspiring - i did a brief google search before and couldnt see a TIG for under £700. Found lots of MIG though. My problem is that i would need a TIG (and learn to use it properly!) for bike work and a MIG for any larger scale or car work. A MIG welded thin tubed steel bike frame would be atrocious :-) Will see what happens on my beginners course - car work is a long way off anyway due to money and space, unless i use a generator in my garage and drive the neighbours mental, or use a massive extension cord, burn down the house, and drive donna and my neighbours mental ;-) Whilst i'm unable to get a project i may as well learn the skills i will need. its really frustrating having a garage, but it being useless as a garage because its effectively a large dark box as its powerless :-) |
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