Hello everyone!
I have been looking around for some time now - reading posts from other Newbies and the replies from the Experienced folk in order to make some decisions!
I have had some experience with gas welding and cutting and Arc welding - but nearly 40 years ago - so will have forgotten most of it!
I have bitten the bullet and ordered an Uptime Mig160 welder directly from Uptime in Aberdeen on 12th June.
I have not received it yet, so have emailed them today to ask when I can expect it?
I intend to use it for small / thin metal jobs eg. motorcycle petrol tanks.
From other posts it seems BOC Argoshield 93 / 5 / 2 mix is ideal?
Is there anywhere else who does this mix on non rental?
What size connection is on the Uptime for the gas supply? I have looked at the specs and other posts - but missed it or not seen it?
I believe that someone suggested a 2 stage regulator in order to save gas? Have I understood this correctly?
I am sure that I will be asking more questions soon - so be kind please!
Vinny.
I have been looking around for some time now - reading posts from other Newbies and the replies from the Experienced folk in order to make some decisions!
I have had some experience with gas welding and cutting and Arc welding - but nearly 40 years ago - so will have forgotten most of it!
I have bitten the bullet and ordered an Uptime Mig160 welder directly from Uptime in Aberdeen on 12th June.
I have not received it yet, so have emailed them today to ask when I can expect it?
I intend to use it for small / thin metal jobs eg. motorcycle petrol tanks.
From other posts it seems BOC Argoshield 93 / 5 / 2 mix is ideal?
Is there anywhere else who does this mix on non rental?
What size connection is on the Uptime for the gas supply? I have looked at the specs and other posts - but missed it or not seen it?
I believe that someone suggested a 2 stage regulator in order to save gas? Have I understood this correctly?
I am sure that I will be asking more questions soon - so be kind please!
Vinny.