HelpMeNotKillMePlz
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I plan on using a 100A gasless mig welder to work on 2 - 3mm thick galvanized steel pipe and similar thickness sheet steel. I've read that 30A / mm thickness is a rough guide to a welder's potential. Is this accurate? Should I expect less performance given it is gasless?
This is the welder I plan on using.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/bossweld-100-amp-m100-gasless-mig-inverter-welder_p6380043
An example of a pipe I will likely use for my project
https://www.bunnings.com.au/kinetic-15-x-150mm-galvanised-pipe_p4700246
The next model up is a 150A model however it requires a 15A plug (which I don't have access to) and it's too expensive anyway.
( I am aware of the dangers / challenges of welding galvanised. Have my milk ready, welding will be done outdoors, will grind off as much galvanic coating as possible before working on it. Looking into respirators etc. Any other tips happily accepted however!)
Thanks!
This is the welder I plan on using.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/bossweld-100-amp-m100-gasless-mig-inverter-welder_p6380043
An example of a pipe I will likely use for my project
https://www.bunnings.com.au/kinetic-15-x-150mm-galvanised-pipe_p4700246
The next model up is a 150A model however it requires a 15A plug (which I don't have access to) and it's too expensive anyway.
( I am aware of the dangers / challenges of welding galvanised. Have my milk ready, welding will be done outdoors, will grind off as much galvanic coating as possible before working on it. Looking into respirators etc. Any other tips happily accepted however!)
Thanks!