What welder to buy
03-10-2016, 05:53 PM
#22
I would greatly advise to try and find a local welding shop rather than a Home Depot or lowes. You'll find a lot more knowledge and often times better customer service, as well as its much easier for warranty claims. If you can swing it, purchase an argon tank. 75/25 would be what you want. If you don't have the initial funds, welding shops often lease tanks for a small fee. You'll find it 1000000x easier welding with shielding gas as compared to flux core.
03-10-2016, 05:53 PM
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Hmm. If you're referring to pop as in the breaker tripping, it sounds like nuisance tripping. We're the breakers you experienced the tripping AFCI/GFCI breakers? Do you know the amperage rating? If it's a new house in one of the quick built culdesac type neighborhoods they are usually built to the minimal code standards and are often furnished with 15 amp receptacle circuits.
03-10-2016, 05:55 PM
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03-10-2016, 05:59 PM
#25
Plugs and receptacles (outlets) use a standard nema rating system. Depending on what your welder's manufacturer suggests will be how you determine the receptacle needed. Example is a 3 prong connector that's made for 240v 50amp would need a nema 6-50R receptacle to plug into.
03-10-2016, 06:22 PM
#26
forum member "wildace" did his 1-ton axle swap using 120/flux core......
----> https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...d-swap-275195/
....good for 1/4". You don't "have" to go 220...
Lincoln Work-Pak
https://www.weldingmart.com/reconditioned-work-pak-125
----> https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...d-swap-275195/
....good for 1/4". You don't "have" to go 220...
Lincoln Work-Pak
https://www.weldingmart.com/reconditioned-work-pak-125
03-10-2016, 06:33 PM
#27
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Shielding has such as Argon or helium is ideal for welding but for a garage welder just doing odd projects from time to time. I think it's a lot of expense buying tank regulators a tank flow meters etc... Is a little excessive for what he's doing. IMO... Yes do 220v in all cases like stated above. The great thing about welding is the more you do it the better you get. So take your time learn the proper techniques and just know it's going to be ugly until you get the hang of it.
Good luck. Make sure you don't skimp on the helmet a good Autodimmer Gos a long way welding jacket is also a good idea.
Good luck. Make sure you don't skimp on the helmet a good Autodimmer Gos a long way welding jacket is also a good idea.
03-10-2016, 07:12 PM
#29
Shielding has such as Argon or helium is ideal for welding but for a garage welder just doing odd projects from time to time. I think it's a lot of expense buying tank regulators a tank flow meters etc... Is a little excessive for what he's doing. IMO... Yes do 220v in all cases like stated above. The great thing about welding is the more you do it the better you get. So take your time learn the proper techniques and just know it's going to be ugly until you get the hang of it. Good luck. Make sure you don't skimp on the helmet a good Autodimmer Gos a long way welding jacket is also a good idea.
Solid wire is also about half the price of flux core. Flux core does have its benefits though as its much better to weld dirty and in less-than-ideal environments such as in a driveway with the wind blowing.
