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by 52 Ford
Fri Jan 08, 2021 12:33 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Power Supply problem - weird one - won't strike arc
Replies: 4
Views: 3816

Re: Power Supply problem - weird one - won't strike arc

I should add that the last post I made what a few weeks ago and my posts just now got approved by the Admin (I'm new here)
by 52 Ford
Fri Jan 08, 2021 12:31 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Ni 99 electrode problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1753

Re: Ni 99 electrode problem

The last post I made was a while ago and my posts just got approved by the admin...
by 52 Ford
Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:40 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Power Supply problem - weird one - won't strike arc
Replies: 4
Views: 3816

Re: Power Supply problem - weird one - won't strike arc

I had to Google the 10A thing. Didnt know 10 amp outlets were a thing. It's basically the same as a 20 amp 120V outlet in the US.... Anyway, get a multimeter. Start at the welder and work your way back. Follow the electricity. We can be pretty sure it isn't the welder, since you said tall tried othe...
by 52 Ford
Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:30 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Ni 99 electrode problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1753

Re: Ni 99 electrode problem

I'm not a "pro" or whatever, but I did just finish welding a lot of cast about 45 minutes ago and its fresh on my mind. Like stated above, you need a good preheat. Depending on how much heat you can get into the part, I'd say it should be at least too hot to touch and after you finish weld...