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duncans
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mine cost me £ 1070 with 3yrs back to base warranty so your there with a £1000 budget mate
I really appreciate the kind offer, unfortunately I'm closer to the Isles of Scilly than Bristol.
I'd like to thank everyone for their comments. I'm glad I did some rethinking on budget and extra research, I hope to go to shop Tomo as they are getting the Kemppi in for me. I'll only be able to most likely get to see the box as they don't think place is big enough to actually test. They did offer another location to test a couple of machines but it's out of area. It's good to heard that the guys who have a Kemppi haven't you know. I didn't wanna tempt fate. I still wanna learn which hopefully I will.
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yeah when you go and buy the kemppi they should write serial numbers down for you and they send it off for you to kemppi for your guarantee mate also make sure they give you the adapter as the kemppi comes with a 2 pin plug you see mate
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Once you see it you'll know whether it's the one for you...thats what happened to me. The build quality is that good I think...that was 8 years ago of course and other machines are now a lot better too
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Does it really have to be portable? You've upped your budget now, and yes I am biased, but I'd definitely go for one of these - even the Oxford 240. Give @Tom Orrow L a shout on this forum.
It wasn't cheap plastic I saw that was a good surprise. It's one I'm getting after looking thinking and reading loads. CheersOnce you see it you'll know whether it's the one for you...thats what happened to me. The build quality is that good I think...that was 8 years ago of course and other machines are now a lot better too
Unfortunately yes it's gotta be portable as it's gotta live in the house. Shed/utility room is damp. Plus my garden is not even. I'm only saying that as I'm having to justify to myself that the Oxfords are not practical or convenient now. Who knows if I ever move.
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Fair enough, and of course, never say "never"
I thought I had the electrics all set for the go. I had the house and shed rewired a couple of years ago and got what I thought was going to be a welding socket. I been advised a need 32amp socket This?
My current setup for welding that the electrician said was needed.
Can I change over socket for blue one? Can I use it now? Tho they said 13amp is 130amp so I could use now a d should be ok.
My current setup for welding that the electrician said was needed.
Can I change over socket for blue one? Can I use it now? Tho they said 13amp is 130amp so I could use now a d should be ok.
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You would have to change the socket to a blue 16A one and a 16A 'c' type breaker should be fine in the CU. The cable from the CU to the socket should be 2.5mm as a minimum.
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Youll be fine upto about 150amps (more if you have an inverter welder) , change the plug when you need to weld with more amps.
One thing at a time.
One thing at a time.
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I've always used my Kemppi with a 13a plug (with a 13a fuse in it!)....never had any issues.
Also I've never hit the duty cycle on the machine....but I do mainly 1mm type stuff. Although I did build bigger stuff (gate for example) and that all went fine too. Use mine with a regular extension lead (unwound)....thats been fine too.
Also I've never hit the duty cycle on the machine....but I do mainly 1mm type stuff. Although I did build bigger stuff (gate for example) and that all went fine too. Use mine with a regular extension lead (unwound)....thats been fine too.
I shall be gentle with it. I'll change plug later as you are correct one thing at time
Cheers for that. good to know it can be used and with 13amp extension lead.
One last thing ( most likely until I have it and go to use it) is This a decent welding helmet to start with?
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Lots of good auto ones out there...I bought a "true colour" that I really like because it's a lot clearer to see what's going on...I think it was par weld but I'll have to check.
I've been looking at a 3m speed glass with adflo but they are big money!
Worth knowing....most have glass filters that filter out the harmful VU regardless of the auto shade...for years I worried about arc eye but I think as long as its on your head and down when welding then it's doing it's job!
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Ive got one of these, https://norsemensafety.co.uk/product/parweld-wh-1-auto-darkening-welding-helmet/
Very cheap, good quality and you can replace the batteries.
Very cheap, good quality and you can replace the batteries.
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same here the adapter is for a 3pin plug the welder works brilliant no problem at all
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I got a kemppi 180 second hand, irrespective of what else comes and goes that stays,brilliant tool , easily used /moved, just a great tool. from hat you say about portability it fits the bill. enjoy.
