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gavuk
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Hi bob ,not sure about your sealey ,is there an obvious + or - connection for the return(clamp wire),maybe an external dinse connection or something internal near the wire feed normally ,,,,post some pics and be good to see some welds from it ,we need a good review on this welder ,lots of people have asked about it ,yet there is very little information about this model
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I haven't got any good images of my welding because they are not good enough to post but I am getting there. The thing is, the last time I operated a MIG trigger must be 30 odd years ago!
To be honest, I can get a good weld from my MIG now that I am accustomed to the wire speed but this is on 2mm “practise” steel. Time will tell though.
Really, I was just interested if the 150/5 supports gasless wire.
Now then, where is the Forth Road bridge!
To be honest, I can get a good weld from my MIG now that I am accustomed to the wire speed but this is on 2mm “practise” steel. Time will tell though.
Really, I was just interested if the 150/5 supports gasless wire.
Now then, where is the Forth Road bridge!
gavuk
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Ha ha No need to be shy Bob 
...have you read about gasless?not well like for car/thin metal ,what are you going to weld?....personally I never use the stuff ,i use co2 which is a halfway house between gasless and argon mix,but has no rental and is cheap...
...have you read about gasless?not well like for car/thin metal ,what are you going to weld?....personally I never use the stuff ,i use co2 which is a halfway house between gasless and argon mix,but has no rental and is cheap...
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If you are currentlly set up for disposable bottles?,it would be worth trying a co2,see how you get on as it welds differently to argon mix.........cars i find easier to use the "thin metal technique".for heavier gauge material you can run normal beads but its more splattery and not as stable an arc..... thin metal video......what do you want to weld?....If you get on with disposable bottles ,it is worth getting a pub sized cylinder for which a full sized regulator would be required,locate a supplier for the cylinder before buying a reg!......often friendly landlords,fire extinguisher suppliers or outside bar suppliers will rent a bottle for around £15,but it must be 100% co2 and not include nitrogen as some pub gases do......full sized reg will cost £30+ and can be purchased through weldequip shop at top of page.......what do you want to weld ?cars or heavier gauge steel?
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Hiya
Basically I purchased the MIG just to play around with and one day maybe weld something together correctly. So at the moment I am using 2 & 3mm mild steel to test on. I guess one day I will be trying a thinner gauge material to get the knowedge. At the moment I am just trying to identify what gas (or wire) would suit my requirements. What ever it is, I demand from myself a good visual and stroge weld finish.
Curently I have a Westfield car as a plaything but I believe in time to come I will have an urge to renovate an old car or motorcycle, so this is a sort of build up to welding on panels etc.
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Currently using disposable CO2/Argon mix bottles. I have checked out some charges for rental etc. but for the amount of welding I do (will do), I cannot justify the cost to myself.
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you could try co2 in disposable cylinder ,lasts longer than argon/co2 disposables (so i'm told)....if you get on with it then try and locate pub gas and reg...as said reg+adaptor £30 ish and pub gas normally £12-18 for a 3ft cylinder which does last well......some people hate it ,but worth trying a disposable ? 
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you could try co2 in disposable cylinder ,lasts longer than argon/co2 disposables (so i'm told)....if you get on with it then try and locate pub gas and reg...as said reg+adaptor £30 ish and pub gas normally £12-18 for a 3ft cylinder which does last well......some people hate it ,but worth trying a disposable ?
I may give that a try. A stupid question I know but where is the best place to purchase on of these cylinders?
See, told you I was new to this.
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I'll assume you are asking where to get a pub cylinder as Halfords and lots of motor-factors etc will stock disposables. There are a few different ways of getting pub gas/co2....ask a friendly publican ,who may sell you a cylinder,he can swap it when its empty as well,fire extinguisher places ,other people on here have used co2 extinguishers,(i can't help with that option) and outside bar supplies or independant breweries can supply co2 for soft drinks etc ...try posting another question on the forum ,we prob have other members near you ,its possible someone has already located a supplier .....
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Hi, I have had a Sealey 150/5 for several years, what are you looking for by way of a review?
BTW I have found it to be very good, with the odd reservation.
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Hi Morris,sealey owners don't seem to write enough about their welders on the forum ,we all accept clarke are good value for money and have been the entry welder for many members ,my ownership of a 130xt sealey would suggest it is a alternative to clarke for the price range ,often better specs or higher amps for the same money ....since the introduction of seigen(yellow)sealey ,which have had bad reviews,its become even more confusing ......check this link.........welder discussion......this is typical of the advice given ..we need sealey owners to post pictures of their projects ,welders etc and to let new members know how you rate your experience....idealy we need a side by side comparison of clarke,sealey and seigen in the future
......check this link.........welder discussion......this is typical of the advice given ..we need sealey owners to post pictures of their projects ,welders etc and to let new members know how you rate your experience....idealy we need a side by side comparison of clarke,sealey and seigen in the future
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Just an update.
I have placed a £50 deposit for an Adamsgas cylinder of Argon/CO2 mix and having the larger cylinder gives confidence (I guess having the knowledge of it not running out after a 1mm of weld).
I have made a bracket from 3mm mild steel to hold the bottle from the floor and have to say I am pleased with the result. Having said that, I am “listening” to the gas exiting the nozzle and if it sounds correct (and I do not know what is correct), I go for it.
The next thing is proper gauges complete with flow meter to give better results.
I have placed a £50 deposit for an Adamsgas cylinder of Argon/CO2 mix and having the larger cylinder gives confidence (I guess having the knowledge of it not running out after a 1mm of weld).
I have made a bracket from 3mm mild steel to hold the bottle from the floor and have to say I am pleased with the result. Having said that, I am “listening” to the gas exiting the nozzle and if it sounds correct (and I do not know what is correct), I go for it.
The next thing is proper gauges complete with flow meter to give better results.
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Whereabouts in Derbyshire are you Bob? It does cover quite an area 
Did you find a local supply for Adams gas? I rent a cylinder from Energas but I would drop that for a rent free one as I don't use much nowadays. Disconnect your wire feed and press the trigger with the machine switched on then turn the regulator up gradually and listen for gas with the tip near to your ear. When you can hear it look at the gauge and if it's around 10psi that's enough.
Did you find a local supply for Adams gas? I rent a cylinder from Energas but I would drop that for a rent free one as I don't use much nowadays. Disconnect your wire feed and press the trigger with the machine switched on then turn the regulator up gradually and listen for gas with the tip near to your ear. When you can hear it look at the gauge and if it's around 10psi that's enough.
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Whereabouts in Derbyshire are you Bob? It does cover quite an area
Measham, near Ashby.
