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Needing a new welder
« on: 18 August 2011, 23:17:19 »
After some hamfisted, neanderthall, shit for brains ringpiece socalled workmate rubber ducked my one. Old, like my good self, it may have been but still had a fair few MOT weld sesh's in it.

Anyone any recommendations as to make/price/where to buy, please?  Got full size bottle of proper gas, but it will only be used for hobby use, not a living.

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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #1 on: 18 August 2011, 23:35:37 »
MIG? TIG? MMA(stick)? Can't make any suggestions on make, but the modern inverter TIG/MMA are comparatively cheap these days and you get tow welders in one compact box.  :y
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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #2 on: 18 August 2011, 23:57:29 »
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MIG? TIG? MMA(stick)? Can't make any suggestions on make, but the modern inverter TIG/MMA are comparatively cheap these days and you get tow welders in one compact box.  :y

Given that he has a bottle of gas, I assumed a Mig Welder............ :-/ :-/ :-/
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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #3 on: 19 August 2011, 00:09:54 »
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MIG? TIG? MMA(stick)? Can't make any suggestions on make, but the modern inverter TIG/MMA are comparatively cheap these days and you get tow welders in one compact box.  :y

Given that he has a bottle of gas, I assumed a Mig Welder............ :-/ :-/ :-/

Quite likely, but as he's now buying a new welder he's got the choice of opening his welding horizons.  :y :y
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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #4 on: 19 August 2011, 00:27:22 »
had a clark for ages, always needed bits an pieces, then a sig with the wire on the side.. piece of c*ap.the company i used to work for had a sealey 90 amp ish , had it since i worked there in 1995 and still working, i bought one on this premise (new manufacturing standards) 2 circuit boards so far..

hope this helps..
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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #5 on: 19 August 2011, 08:33:29 »
This MIG is good value and from a seller of good repute on the MIG Welding Forum (the seller 'Weldequip' is based in North-Lancs. and has a physical-shop & an online presence):

http://www.weldequip.com/clarke-160tm.htm

I have an earlier version of this model and it is very good. :y
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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #6 on: 19 August 2011, 09:04:31 »
The Clarke Mig's are about the best of the hobby ranges.

Do be aware that you wont be able to get more than 130-140A from a 13A fused supply.
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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #7 on: 19 August 2011, 09:22:01 »
Ive had my Clarke welder(150amp mig) for about 10yrs now and its still going strong.
If it failed i'd buy another Clarke.
I also converted it to use a full size argosheild bottle with an attachment I bought from BOC that clips onto the wee thin gas pipe :y
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« Reply #8 on: 19 August 2011, 09:23:17 »
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Do be aware that you wont be able to get more than 130-140A from a 13A fused supply.

I knew there was a reason I had a 16A commando circuit installed in the garage .. if I was ever going to be brave enough to use a welder ;D
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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #9 on: 19 August 2011, 09:55:29 »
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Do be aware that you wont be able to get more than 130-140A from a 13A fused supply.

I knew there was a reason I had a 16A commando circuit installed in the garage .. if I was ever going to be brave enough to use a welder ;D

Oh.. Didn't go for a 32, then? :-/
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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #10 on: 19 August 2011, 10:05:18 »
The one I have is an ancient Cebora pocket mig. Nothing fancy, 4 power settings with variable spool speed. Converted to run full size bottle and full size wire spool and has done many a job over the (probable) 20 years that I have had it plus the time from the previous owner.

Have had a search and closest find is a turbo fan version. This one has no fan but the spares available may mean that I can perhaps breath some life back into it yet rather than spend out on a new one.

Thanks for the info and links.  :y
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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #11 on: 19 August 2011, 10:06:40 »
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Do be aware that you wont be able to get more than 130-140A from a 13A fused supply.

I knew there was a reason I had a 16A commando circuit installed in the garage .. if I was ever going to be brave enough to use a welder ;D

Oh.. Didn't go for a 32, then? :-/

Nah - though I could run that size socket (the SWA to the house is rated high enough - I just couldn't use much else at the same time!) I didn't see myself needing anything over 16A..

I'm sure time will prove me wrong, though!
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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #12 on: 19 August 2011, 10:15:20 »
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Nah - though I could run that size socket (the SWA to the house is rated high enough - I just couldn't use much else at the same time!) I didn't see myself needing anything over 16A..

I'm sure time will prove me wrong, though!

I'm thinking about it, for home brewing purposes. ;)
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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #13 on: 19 August 2011, 10:20:15 »
Try to get the Cebora working as they are a great little MIG set.

As for power supply needs, having access to a local 'facility' with 3 phase, machinery, welders (upto 450amp MIG and ARC) means I dont need anything to industrial at home
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Re: Needing a new welder
« Reply #14 on: 19 August 2011, 10:35:07 »
Got some 150amp 230v Siegen (Sealy) units on special offer at the moment

Normal RRP was 449.95 but doing at 199.95 + Vat

model number is S0816 if you want to look it up on there webb site

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