Whilst looking for info about the Italian-made DecaMig, I came across this bizarre gadget:

On sale in Italy for 96 Euros, so calling @Memmeddu for a Review ...!
Apparently runs at 15 to 200 Amps ( right....! ), has an intelligent chip that recognises the electrode type, and draws 2.2kW.
It may be a 21st-Century version of the venerable "KelArc" Arc welder
but the description claims that it has a motor, so it could be an integrated one-piece gasless MIG spool-gun thingy...?

On sale in Italy for 96 Euros, so calling @Memmeddu for a Review ...!

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Apparently runs at 15 to 200 Amps ( right....! ), has an intelligent chip that recognises the electrode type, and draws 2.2kW.
It may be a 21st-Century version of the venerable "KelArc" Arc welder
Another "What is it"!
This came with a SIP 140 along with a twin carbon torch and some bronze rods out of an old shed, but I've never seen a torch like it! I don't think it's supposed to have an arc welding rod for some reason, more likely carbon? The front part of the rod holder is sprung forward, which is odd, as...
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