F fingers99 Member Messages 1,246 Sep 15, 2008 #1 Here it is. Pics are bad and I can't find out much about it. Looks like they may not know what they have (but seller seems to have poor rep).
Here it is. Pics are bad and I can't find out much about it. Looks like they may not know what they have (but seller seems to have poor rep).
Welderpaul Member Staff member Messages 14,356 Location UK Sep 15, 2008 #2 "Havn't even plugged it in yet" Captain Subtittles: Actually I have plugged it in, it doesnt work, so claim i've not tried it. I would steer clear. Could end up costing a few quid to put right.
"Havn't even plugged it in yet" Captain Subtittles: Actually I have plugged it in, it doesnt work, so claim i've not tried it. I would steer clear. Could end up costing a few quid to put right.
F fingers99 Member Messages 1,246 Sep 15, 2008 #3 A good few quid, yes. Problem is it's not that easy to test 3 phase on site. On t'other someone who really knew that were doing could make a killing!
A good few quid, yes. Problem is it's not that easy to test 3 phase on site. On t'other someone who really knew that were doing could make a killing!
Z zst Member Messages 108 Sep 15, 2008 #4 I didn't know Hitachi is making welding machines? Are they rated as 1st class?
F fingers99 Member Messages 1,246 Sep 15, 2008 #5 I think much of their stuff is for top end -- a lot of robotised stuff. Like I say, can't find much out about that unit. (Mind you, being 3 phase, I couldn't use it -- or 500 Amps! -- anyway, so didn't try that hard.)
I think much of their stuff is for top end -- a lot of robotised stuff. Like I say, can't find much out about that unit. (Mind you, being 3 phase, I couldn't use it -- or 500 Amps! -- anyway, so didn't try that hard.)
Hitch Moderator Staff member Messages 13,280 Location England Sep 15, 2008 #6 We have 2 Hitachi Double Pulse 350a Mig units, top notch, probably a bit over complicated for our needs. They cost about £7000 each.
We have 2 Hitachi Double Pulse 350a Mig units, top notch, probably a bit over complicated for our needs. They cost about £7000 each.