Bravheart
"Tomorrow will be a good day"captain Tom1920-2021
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Just wondering if I'm missing something with it. I've a problem striking and maintaining an arc with an engine driven welder. Had to do a bit of off network welding earlier in the year so bought the ageing welder pictured and the welds are Agricultural at best. Mostly welding 2-3mm box or flat bar.
With 3.2mm 3016 rods it just left a pile of pigeon poo and even the best seam welds on the flat were difficult to get the flux off. The rod needs to be so close to the work its difficult not to get the rod stuck or lose the ark if I open the gap
Dropped down to 2.6mm 3016 and not much better. Cranked up the amps till its undercutting or burning holes. Tried a brand new sealed box just the same.
Obviously with an engine you can alter the revs as well as the amps to control the heat should it be run flat out the whole time?
Can't find it now but read something on here about older transformers not holding their amps, could that be a problem?
What am I missing?
Would it be ac perhaps?
Or is it bad workman and tools?
With 3.2mm 3016 rods it just left a pile of pigeon poo and even the best seam welds on the flat were difficult to get the flux off. The rod needs to be so close to the work its difficult not to get the rod stuck or lose the ark if I open the gap
Dropped down to 2.6mm 3016 and not much better. Cranked up the amps till its undercutting or burning holes. Tried a brand new sealed box just the same.
Obviously with an engine you can alter the revs as well as the amps to control the heat should it be run flat out the whole time?
Can't find it now but read something on here about older transformers not holding their amps, could that be a problem?
What am I missing?
Would it be ac perhaps?
Or is it bad workman and tools?