qwerty
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So.....Next question, how do I do that?😂 Imagine you're speaking to an idiot...... The flow meter is marked litres per minute and when connected up makes a little ball float when gas is running through . It has a small nob on the side to adjust the flow with. You will be able to google a litre per minute [ LPM ] figure for doing car bodywork somewhere , I'm not much use as I'm more tig welding. So will there be another port on the regulator that I can screw it into, or do I remove the flow guage? Or something else? |
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I have that exact regulator bought from the same supplier - he's a really nice guy to deal with but I've added a flow meter because the regulator just doesn't tell you how much gas is flowing  So.....Next question, how do I do that?😂 Imagine you're speaking to an idiot...... You aren't an idiot - Regulator - flowmeter - welder Set the regulator and then adjust flow with the flowmeter The aim of the game is to provide enough gas coverage as you are welding - you can flood it if you want but that's just wasting gas I'm pretty sure I bought my flowmeter from weldaquip too |
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So.....Next question, how do I do that?😂 Imagine you're speaking to an idiot...... You aren't an idiot - Regulator - flowmeter - welder Set the regulator and then adjust flow with the flowmeter The aim of the game is to provide enough gas coverage as you are welding - you can flood it if you want but that's just wasting gas I'm pretty sure I bought my flowmeter from weldaquip too They seem to come very highly recommended on the MIG welding forum, so I'll buy both from them. |
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skkylinedave
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Too much gas as well can cause porosity in the welds as well as being a complete waste.
Laymans terms - think Aero chocolate bar .
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You aren't an idiot - Regulator - flowmeter - welder Set the regulator and then adjust flow with the flowmeter The aim of the game is to provide enough gas coverage as you are welding - you can flood it if you want but that's just wasting gas I'm pretty sure I bought my flowmeter from weldaquip too They seem to come very highly recommended on the MIG welding forum, so I'll buy both from them. Steve is a really helpful guy I've found him invaluable - he also gives very honest advice - he told me I was wasting my time with the SIP he was right |
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i set my welder at level 2 wire speed 2.5 gas at 10 bar good welds
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How’s your project coming along?
Just got a ‘68 bug and will be looking to do the same as you - get it solid and useable
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qwerty
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How’s your project coming along? Just got a ‘68 bug and will be looking to do the same as you - get it solid and useable Unfortunately due to lockdown I've not been able to work on it. Hoping to change that in the near future. |
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