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Brettm357
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Newbie learning to Mig max steel thickness probably about 3mm 1/8 inch Mig spec sheet is 40 Amp Min 150A Max - should i be using 0.8 (.030) or 0.9 (.035) wire

Machine about 30 years old that i just brought Currently has 0.9 in it
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.030" wire has a range roughly of 40-145 amps - it's a great wire for your size machine.
Dave J.

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Thermal Arc 161 and 300
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Any disadvantage using the .035 up first
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Not really, it's approximate range is 50-180 amps.
Dave J.

Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~

Syncro 350
Invertec v250-s
Thermal Arc 161 and 300
MM210
Dialarc
Tried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
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