Aluminium tig

[choco]

Would the ac mode draw more current than in dc?

 

[choco]

Got this back this morning, tried it plugged straight in to the wall. New tungsten, Still the same. Only other thing now is to change the gas. The gas is over a month old so they won't exchange it.

 

[Richard.]

He's dead right. If that was a gas issue DC would be a problem also. If stalwerk suggested gas then you've got no hope with those clowns.

 

[choco]

Ya I plugged into a house socket. Thing is it comes with a 13amp UK plug adapter. I'd imagine it should work on low amps. I'll see If the other person on the forum has his running off a 13amp socket. I have a small disposal cylinder so I'm gona try that tomorrow to see if it's the gas. Just waiting for the epoxy to cure. The crappy push fit connector on the reg was leaking.

Also is it true steel is more forgiving than aluminium if the gas is a little contaminated

Would it now blow the fuse if its trying to draw 16a??

 

[HughF]

If you're only getting something like 210v out the wall then you'll probably end up with problems.

 

[choco]

I'm in ireland Brad. We have the same wiring as the UK as far as I know. I have a clarke mig 160 which will run at full belt on the same socket. Are the 13 amp house sockets run off a 16amp breaker anyway? I'll try it in another house and see, dosnt have a 16 amp supply though. It says 230 v 16 amp protection on the data sheet.

 

[choco]

Could I check it with a multimeter? Or is it measured only when the welder is operating?

 

[choco]

Seems ok

 

[HughF]

Do you have your tig in the kitchen?

 

[choco]

No, there's a door to the right that leads out to the garage. Thats the socket I run the extension off. Don't think the wife would like that lol

 

[choco]

I ran the welder straight off that socket earlier. Still the same. Extension is 10m 2.5 artic blue.