Hi All,
Yep one of those beginners threads.
Ive got some gloves and mask, and looking at other PPE.
Going to get some Argon 5 from the local Adams Gas supplier.
Recently finished a welding short course and looking to get my own machine to practice on. No specific requirements or things to weld yet.
Also need to but wire spool and regulator/hose.
Looking at a new machine (rather than second hand as dont know what to look for). Budget £200-300.
Looking at a few machines:
Similar specs: Around 150Amps for flexiblilty.
Gas/no gas incase I needed.
BlueMig 150T
https://www.thewelderswarehouse.com/Welding-Supplies/Mig-Welder-BlueMig-150T.html
Clarke 151EN
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/mig151en-turbo-no-gas-mig-welder/
Clarke 151TE
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/151te-turbo-mig-welder/
The 151 series seems to be popular here, but what concerns me is the short lead. Only about 1.6m, where as the Bluemig has 3metres Eurotorch.
How do people get on with the short lead of the 151EN?
Is the 151TE worth the price difference of the EN?
Any other suggestions welcome.
Thanks.
Dan
Yep one of those beginners threads.
Ive got some gloves and mask, and looking at other PPE.
Going to get some Argon 5 from the local Adams Gas supplier.
Recently finished a welding short course and looking to get my own machine to practice on. No specific requirements or things to weld yet.
Also need to but wire spool and regulator/hose.
Looking at a new machine (rather than second hand as dont know what to look for). Budget £200-300.
Looking at a few machines:
Similar specs: Around 150Amps for flexiblilty.
Gas/no gas incase I needed.
BlueMig 150T
https://www.thewelderswarehouse.com/Welding-Supplies/Mig-Welder-BlueMig-150T.html
Clarke 151EN
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/mig151en-turbo-no-gas-mig-welder/
Clarke 151TE
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/151te-turbo-mig-welder/
The 151 series seems to be popular here, but what concerns me is the short lead. Only about 1.6m, where as the Bluemig has 3metres Eurotorch.
How do people get on with the short lead of the 151EN?
Is the 151TE worth the price difference of the EN?
Any other suggestions welcome.
Thanks.
Dan