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by la1
Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:04 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Converted flux core welder to stick welder, helmet question
Replies: 7
Views: 5041

Re: Converted flux core welder to stick welder, helmet question

Good news, I beleive I told you i received 7 Riland factory returned welders on craigslist. I forgot one was a TIG 200p. Seems to work, or at least the MMA stick weld part. Did not have cables or stinger , so i made a pair out of one set of the flux core. It's also 220v so i had to use a generator.....
by la1
Mon Feb 12, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Converted flux core welder to stick welder, helmet question
Replies: 7
Views: 5041

Re: Converted flux core welder to stick welder, helmet question

thanks for the reply. I believe you are wrong. Do you actually know what Synergetic means? I have not been able to find an actual Manual for the 110e , although in the write up on Amazon and a few other sites state that the 110e is a 30-90A welder AND as you turn the knob to increase the Amps it aut...
by la1
Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:58 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Converted flux core welder to stick welder, helmet question
Replies: 7
Views: 5041

Converted flux core welder to stick welder, helmet question

I received 6 broken Riland 110e IGBT flux core welders for free. They were from craigslist in the free section. Apparently they were warranty returns. The guy had 12. gave me 6 and someone else 6. One is dead and the only fault I can find with the rest is the flux core wire feeder is made wrong. com...
by la1
Mon Mar 02, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Reversing Polarity on a flux welder
Replies: 8
Views: 2000

Reversing Polarity on a flux welder

hi just watched a youtube video on reversing the polarity on a flux core welder which to me means the grounding clamp is positive and the gun negative. So does that mean the work piece now has a positive potential ? what about welding on say the floor pan on a modern car with a computer...what will ...
by la1
Mon Mar 02, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: hi moved my post
Replies: 0
Views: 3635

hi moved my post

have a great day
by la1
Mon Mar 02, 2020 9:20 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New member
Replies: 0
Views: 3366

New member

Hi I joined a while ago, maybe posted once never did the introduction. I like cars, motorcycles, trains, some planes, electronics, small engines, computers, turtles, tropical fish, cats, bicycles, robotics, drones, repairing anything and welding. etc. I worked for GM back in the 70s when they employ...
by la1
Thu Jun 30, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: question about using a wire welder safely
Replies: 18
Views: 2614

Re: question about using a wire welder safely

Dlewis and ldbtx wow that guy does know his stuff I watched the ARC Flash Hazard warning
He has one video out though where he is using a 120V suicide cord
whats a suicide chord? and which video is it
by la1
Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:26 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: question about using a wire welder safely
Replies: 18
Views: 2614

Re: question about using a wire welder safely

Also seach youtube for instructions to convert your welder to direct current, not so much that you want to do it just to get a better understanding of the problem yeah I saw that on you tube where they use a 100amp bridge rectifier and a capacitor. I don't think your welder will let you weld when i...
by la1
Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:21 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: question about using a wire welder safely
Replies: 18
Views: 2614

Re: question about using a wire welder safely

As to not using it outdoors... I guess the manufactured is afraid the unit may get a sun burn :lol: I suspect that the unit is a flux core welder - no shielding gas involved yes that is correct be sure to use a GFI protected electrical outlet to plug it into will do Our GFCI's look at balanced curr...
by la1
Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:06 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: question about using a wire welder safely
Replies: 18
Views: 2614

question about using a wire welder safely

I bought a portable 90a wire welder. I need to know the safety practices on using one. The instructions say do not use outdoors. That is where I intended to use the welder. The instructions said lay on a rubber mat or piece of thick plywood to keep from getting shocked. What I intended to do was ass...
by la1
Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:55 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Maryland
Replies: 2
Views: 251

Hello from Maryland

Hi I have always wanted to weld ever since High School. What a magnificent way to harness nature by cutting steel with fire.