JoaoCaldeira
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 posted on 21/2/10 at 11:38 AM |
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Would you consider this welder?
Hi all.
I'm thinking about a new build - very small buggy for the my youngs to be powered by a GX200 engine - and I'm after a MIG welder.
Would you consider this one?
I'll - most probably - be using it without gas, for small projects, as I already have my (not so) locost. I'm not experienced welder.
What is your opinion?
Thanks in advance,
João
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splitrivet
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| posted on 21/2/10 at 11:46 AM |
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Looks like a bargain fan cooled as well, more than ample for your needs.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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RichieW
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| posted on 21/2/10 at 11:53 AM |
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Very high minimum current of 60amps so not suitable for very thin metal. An euqivalent Clarke welder minimum current would be 30amps. This makes it
less versatile.
If you are only welding tubes for a buggy it should be ok but sheet body work would be a problem. It would blow holes in the metal.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 21/2/10 at 12:05 PM |
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Looks very like a re-branded SIP similar to the ones that B&Q used to sell ----- I would never buy another SIP welder
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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BenB
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| posted on 21/2/10 at 12:08 PM |
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I like the way it's a "195" but max amps is 180 
But for chassis works I'd say it's cheap. It does indeed look like a SIP.... Depends if you're going to do bodywork, if not no
problems!!
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bigsteve
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| posted on 21/2/10 at 12:17 PM |
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i have the exact one. had it for nearly 2 years. used it loads on various projects and thicknesses 1mm up to 6mm steel. never put a foot wrong since
i've had it. if you pick it up and pay cash they can be very generous on the price
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RichardK
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| posted on 21/2/10 at 12:37 PM |
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I'd say even at that price its a bargain but would recommend using gas, you'll get a better weld in my opinion, even if its a small
disposable bottle you can get at most motor factor.
Cheers
Rich
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prawnabie
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| posted on 21/2/10 at 01:21 PM |
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Looks like a "cosmos" b+q jobbie. Looks cheep but expect problems with wirefeed etc.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 21/2/10 at 01:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by prawnabie
Looks like a "cosmos" b+q jobbie. Looks cheep but expect problems with wirefeed etc.
Yes Cosmo ! couldn't remember the name
Cosmo= B&Q re-branded SIP, the wire feed mechanism in SIP in SIP hobby welders is a constant source of bother.
Also the setting controls on SIPS take a long while to learn.
Also not unknown for the circuit boards and fan to give hassle ie the crudely made fan falls off its shaft.
Not worth the hassle you would do better spend a few extra pounds and getting a Clarke.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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marcjagman
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| posted on 21/2/10 at 02:32 PM |
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I've got one, absolutely brilliant piece of kit, good welds, keeps going all day, a lot beeter than some very expensive units around.
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JoaoCaldeira
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 01:37 PM |
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Hi.
Thanks for all your inputs.
I'm between this cheap unit and a more versatile one - though I won't be doing any body panels...
Regards,
Joao
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 08:34 PM |
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A big problem with the SIP welders was non-existent voltage regulation which made the wire feed speed vary as you were welding. Fairly easily fixed
by installing a separate supply for the motor controller though.
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