how do i convert to gas?

[biker1981]

I have a clarke 100 turb gasless mig welder.

I ahve been trying to weld sills on my mini, and having a nightmare burning through the metal etc.

I have been advised that it might be easier to convert it to gas, will this help stop the holes burning though ?

What do I need to convert it, I know I ahve a plasic tube out the back do I just by a regulator? and a dispoable bottle? and the correct wire?

When welding ... do i just turn the gas on a little bit?... i'm new to welding so any help appreciated

 

[madkayaker]

http://www.weldequip.com/argonmix-conversion-kit.htm, correct wire and gas! you can get disposables and use a mini regulator but they work out expensive very quickly

 

[biker1981]

http://www.weldequip.com/argonmix-conversion-kit.htm, correct wire and gas! you can get disposables and use a mini regulator but they work out expensive very quickly

How long do they last for mate? i havnt got a lot of welding to do, just some tricky bit that i think gasless would be easier.?

 

[madkayaker]

10 min a pop max for the disposables

 

[biker1981]

nightmare, the prob is i'm not that great at welding.. si i go over it and grind over and grind... but not sure if this cos its gasless

 

[madkayaker]

gasless is messy compared to gas

 

[tux]

Gasless does tend to be messier and is also hotter so is more awkward on thinner metal. Converting to gas should help some. But don't be under any illusions about it being a "magic cure"!!! lol

 

[Robotstar5]

and don't forget to change the torch/return polarity

 

[madkayaker]

good one!