Oh dear.... no inductor, no rectifier - so the output is AC, and a 40 Amp minimum current, it won't be an easy machine for a beginner.
This one would be much better:
https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/cebora-k810-pocket-mig-for-sale.106370/
Even if it is in German good link.I want the Lidl one, the PMSG200A1 inverter multi process machine.
Total bargain with a 3 year warranty for 200 Euros.
There a few vids online of them in action.
https://www.lidl-shop.be/fr-BE/PARK...0-A1-200-A-4-techniques-de-soudage/p100290595
Yeah, but hey, gluing plant pot holders together...
Not bodywork restoration.
At that price if it's not your cup of tea, you can punt it on...
now in French.Even if it is in German good link.
Yeah well, horses for courses...Send it back! These are generic Chinese MIGs, they're around 80 quid on Ebay, sometimes without a 'German' name..
As Eddie says, they're pretty rubbish these top-loader, no rectifier jobs..
Top advice, your looking at over 330 euros, for an empty bottle for three years, 110 mig gas half size industrial bottle.Have you considered starting with a secondhand set? E.G. enter "Poste à souder" and "Orne et départements voisins" into the Leboncoin website.
she be fine once she masters not getting the rod sticking to the metal you just have to keep at it when I 1st started with the arc that's what happened but after a while, you get better and better just persevere oh and get a good make of rodsTop advice, your looking at over 330 euros, for an empty bottle for three years, 110 mig gas half size industrial bottle.
For welding garden furniture, pot plant stands, etc, really I'd go arc and rods.
it's a cost thing, and if it's not her cup of tea?
I've a big arc you can borrow for a few months if you like @DangerMouse .
Just buy a box of rods and you are off!
There's a thought.....
Nice gesture there well done.Top advice, your looking at over 330 euros, for an empty bottle for three years, 110 mig gas half size industrial bottle.
For welding garden furniture, pot plant stands, etc, really I'd go arc and rods.
it's a cost thing, and if it's not her cup of tea?
I've a big arc you can borrow for a few months if you like @DangerMouse .
Just buy a box of rods and you are off!
There's a thought.....
ill 2nd that I have a Olympic bantam 180 same machines yes deff bloody heavy but they give a great arcIt's an Oxford oil filled 180 amp arc.
Yes it's not light, has wheels, long leads.
Does lovely welds...
It however is not a handbag size inverter welder.
I'm not being sexist, I mean, it's bl00dy heavy.
But it's what I learnt on.
Top advice, your looking at over 330 euros, for an empty bottle for three years, 110 mig gas half size industrial bottle.
For welding garden furniture, pot plant stands, etc, really I'd go arc and rods.
it's a cost thing, and if it's not her cup of tea?
I've a big arc you can borrow for a few months if you like @DangerMouse .
Just buy a box of rods and you are off!
There's a thought.....
Give it 25 minutes and we'll find out. (Castex).The trouble is Mat' I've become totally confused by all the information and suggestions. Having said that I am grateful for the help people on the forum are trying to offer. I think I'll stick with the MIG welder that I've ordered and if Kathryn gets on with it then perhaps we can go for an arc later. Your offer of the arc welder is very kind but I am concerned that it'll be too heavy for Kathrynplus there's the issue of collecting it from you and returning it at some point. (Mrs Danger Mouse) Maybe the solution, for now, is to wait until we have some form of freedom of movement and then visit you for instruction and bring her machine with us. Does that work for you?