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by ThinkingBig
Sat Feb 20, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: New welder minimum current
Replies: 7
Views: 946

Re: New welder minimum current

Order placed, should be here Tuesday. I certainly can put together a short review. I admit I've thought the same thing when looking for info on rtech. The youtube guy seems genuine, but it'd be nice to have a few more opinions. Most of the reviews in forums point to the customer service, and how qui...
by ThinkingBig
Sat Feb 20, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: New welder minimum current
Replies: 7
Views: 946

Re: New welder minimum current

You've convinced me I need to aim higher - I'll be ordering the next model up, 200A TIG and 160A MMA (40% more expensive for 20% more current!).

It'll require installation of 32A sockets in my shed, but I think it'll be worth it.

Thanks for the help.
by ThinkingBig
Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:01 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: New welder minimum current
Replies: 7
Views: 946

Re: New welder minimum current

Thanks for the replies & welcome. Now you mention it, 35% duty does seem a little low. On the other hand I'm not doing it for a paid job so it's less of a problem for me to sit around (drink tea) for 6.5 minutes whilst it cools down. Yes, I'm in the UK. From what I can tell here 130A is about th...
by ThinkingBig
Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:59 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: New welder minimum current
Replies: 7
Views: 946

New welder minimum current

Hello all, I've been browsing this site for a while now, and you've all convinced me I need a new welder if I'm going to take this seriously! I'm a hobbyist, so have a need to weld any thickness material without spending any money! My current welder is a cheap Chinese 75A inverter (I think it's prob...