I have the following welding tasks in mind and would appreciate some advice on what size of machine would best suit my needs:
This will be for "hobbyist" use only a few times a year, on a single-phase supply. The Clarke MIGs seem to be fairly reliable, reasonably priced and widely available so I have been looking at their range of machines.
The Pro 90 appeals because of its low cost and useful 24A min rating, but will it struggle with the 3mm angle steel, even if the edges are v-grooved?
Next obvious choices are the 135TE and 150TE models, but will these be suitable for outer panel repairs on the 30A min setting?
I can fit a 16A modular socket in my garage if necessary, but will a MIG welder still work OK via my RCD-protected supply?
- Garage workbench fabricated from 3mm angle steel (overlapping joints and butt-jointed, mitred corners)
- Stainless steel exhaust fabrication
- Car body outer panel repair
This will be for "hobbyist" use only a few times a year, on a single-phase supply. The Clarke MIGs seem to be fairly reliable, reasonably priced and widely available so I have been looking at their range of machines.
The Pro 90 appeals because of its low cost and useful 24A min rating, but will it struggle with the 3mm angle steel, even if the edges are v-grooved?
Next obvious choices are the 135TE and 150TE models, but will these be suitable for outer panel repairs on the 30A min setting?
I can fit a 16A modular socket in my garage if necessary, but will a MIG welder still work OK via my RCD-protected supply?