big_wasa
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| posted on 13/1/08 at 12:41 AM |
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Welder question ?
I have got myself a 3 in 1 nverter.
The Tig and plasma cutter use the same inlet point on the back of the machine for argon and compressed air. I didnt think it a good idea to be paying
for Argon gas then pass it through a water trap and regulator so have split it of with quick release fittings.
Can anyone see a problem with that and how have others conected yours up ?
Cheers 
 
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blakep82
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| posted on 13/1/08 at 01:47 AM |
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can't see there would be a problem with that, but why would passing argon through a water trap and regulator be a problem?
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907
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| posted on 13/1/08 at 05:51 AM |
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Hi Wasa
I think your line of thought is spot on.
Plasma or Tig arcs and water vapour are best kept apart.
You may wish to do a leak test on the q/r fittings.
Doesn't matter with air but you wouldn't want to lose any of that lovely argon.
Plasma & Tig inverters tend to get quite warm in use so I always advise that after cutting or welding
they should be left switched on for a while so the fan cools them down.
Love the welder stand.  Does this mean you can only have three guests to Sunday lunch now? 
During a slack spell at work I made a trolley for our Lincoln plasma. (see pic)
They are quite heavy bits of kit to carry around.
ATB
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 16/1/08 at 08:06 PM |
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how much did it set you back? also is it any good? how thick can it cut?
atb
Rob
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NS Dev
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| posted on 18/1/08 at 06:32 PM |
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I bought the "plasma only" rehmann thing, 40 cutting amps.
Its cheap and chinese and prob won't last long BUT it was £190 including delivery etc, comes with a good few consumables and makes a tidy cut in
1/2" steel!
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