Looking for a low amp, small compact welder, for a narrowboat.

[brightspark]

What kind of rod is used for underwater welding ?

waterproof ones

 

[6ply]

waterproof ones

Rods with a wax coating, apparently.

 

[matweld]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Power will be supplied by a 3000w (6000w peak) 240v 13amp inverter and a large battery bank.

A bonus would be if I could use my Ecoflow Delta 2 for small jobs. This has 1800w output, with a 2700 surge and a 1024 Wh capacity.

I'll check out all these recommendations, as it does look like a mini inverter welder is exactly what I need.

 

[gaz1]

I currently have an old Clarke gasless mig which has seen better days. It is also quite large so I am looking for a replacement.

This will be for occasional use on my Narrowboat. It will only be used for small jobs, welding brackets, rings, etc.

I am pretty sure most things I will be welding will be mild steel. So being able to weld other metals would be a bonus, not a necessity. Ideally it will also be one that can run well on lower amps.

I don't mind gasless or gas if small bottles can be used, but size is a main priority. I also don't mind tig, mig, arc etc. Budget is around £400, but would prefer to spend less.

Thanks

have you already tried welding with what you have on the battery bank and also its amperage pull on it ?

Thickness wise, I'd guess between 5-10mm on average. Think L bracket, onto steel box section kind of jobs.

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Power will be supplied by a 3000w (6000w peak) 240v 13amp inverter and a large battery bank.

A bonus would be if I could use my Ecoflow Delta 2 for small jobs. This has 1800w output, with a 2700 surge and a 1024 Wh capacity.

I'll check out all these recommendations, as it does look like a mini inverter welder is exactly what I need.

i think you have a good chance of blowing your inverter due to the amperage pull the welder will be using

at 5-10 mm thicknes your welding it would be arc welder for me

id be looking at a welding genset for that

 

[Redeye]

Hello,
I would recommend you get a Jasic 180SE, great machine, Compact 13amp, does a great job. Handles stainless steel with ease which you would find useful on a boat. Great value too.

 

[sardine]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Power will be supplied by a 3000w (6000w peak) 240v 13amp inverter and a large battery bank.

A bonus would be if I could use my Ecoflow Delta 2 for small jobs. This has 1800w output, with a 2700 surge and a 1024 Wh capacity.

I'll check out all these recommendations, as it does look like a mini inverter welder is exactly what I need.

Kiss goodbye to that inverter.