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by blue_heeler1
Sun Jun 14, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Mr Tig?
Replies: 15
Views: 3563

Re: Mr Tig?

I've looked at the Mr tig package ahp alpha tig, and the everlast 250ex.

For the price...... one could buy from amazon, do their home work, buy quality accessories (torch, remote, flowmeter) and still be cheaper than than the Mr tig package.
by blue_heeler1
Tue May 26, 2015 9:50 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Running an inverter using a generator as a power source?
Replies: 6
Views: 932

Re: Running an inverter using a generator as a power source?

Using Watt's Law, a PowerTig250EX, which has a maximum inrush current of 50A (which is why it requires a 50A service) you would need an 11,000 watt generator at 220V (which is the voltage on them). P (watts) = I (amperage) x E (voltage). Also, it says that directly on their website that they requir...
by blue_heeler1
Mon May 25, 2015 9:58 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Running an inverter using a generator as a power source?
Replies: 6
Views: 932

Running an inverter using a generator as a power source?

I'm considering buying an ac/dc inverter to get started doing some side jobs (such as Al boat repairs) and it would help to be portable. I'd be using my miller 250D bobcat as the power source. Since I'm not real familiar with inverters, is it OK to use my bobcat as power source? The inverters I'm lo...
by blue_heeler1
Sun May 03, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Experimental Airplane Frame with Ti tube frame
Replies: 14
Views: 1841

Re: Experimental Airplane Frame with Ti tube frame

I work in the aerospace industry as a structures mechanic/welder. This biggest problem is I see with Ti tube frame is purging the inner side of the tubing. I've done alot of repairs on Ti tube mounts for auxiliary power units, and usually require a hole, or drilling a hole to back purge the tube. No...
by blue_heeler1
Sun May 03, 2015 1:38 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Howdy folks, new to the forum.
Replies: 5
Views: 574

Re: Howdy folks, new to the forum.

Thanks for the welcome!! Noticed you got an AHP Alpha tig, how ya liking it? I been eyeing one pretty hard.
by blue_heeler1
Sun May 03, 2015 9:24 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Howdy folks, new to the forum.
Replies: 5
Views: 574

Howdy folks, new to the forum.

Howdy, new to the forum. I stumbled across the site about a month ago, and discovered the forum while researching some product reviews. This forum seems pretty laid back compared to other welding forums, so I decided to join. A little background on me: I struck my first arc at the age of 12, and bee...