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Especially before the commission for the spares is starting to generate income 
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mr migwire
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some freebies would be nice lol
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I have read a couple of times that it is Wolf who make the Aldi compressors.
Lidl had their small compressors back in Monday.
I have a Hutou Chinese compressor I bought from the markets for £50. At the time the motor on my Sealey had gone and I needed something to keep me going. It's still going years later and had done a lot of work. I bought a Lidl one 2 years ago & it's virtually identical to the Hutou one so guess where Lidl source theirs.
I have a Hutou Chinese compressor I bought from the markets for £50. At the time the motor on my Sealey had gone and I needed something to keep me going. It's still going years later and had done a lot of work. I bought a Lidl one 2 years ago & it's virtually identical to the Hutou one so guess where Lidl source theirs.
I got mine today, and just for comparison here is the wolf 3hp 90L compressor next to the Aldi 2.5hp 25L one
it wont quite fit under my workbench due to the height, but its easier to move about compared to the smaller compressor, so it looks like it'll end up being moved out of the way as necessary. I've already got a 16 amp socket and extension lead, (which I use with my TIG and MIG welders), so the supply isnt an issue as I won't be using the compressor and a welder at the same time.
I was also thinking of getting a Clarke Boxer 14/50p which looks to be effectively the same compressor as the wolf one, but with a smaller reservoir (50L instead of 90L), but couldn't justify the extra £75 (with a machine mart VAT free voucher)
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-boxer-1450p-3hp-50-litre-belt-driven-a
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is that meant to be 3hp and not 3 phase ??
skotl
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I got mine today, and just for comparison here is the wolf 3hp 90L compressor next to the Aldi 2.5hp 25L one
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it wont quite fit under my workbench due to the height, but its easier to move about compared to the smaller compressor, so it looks like it'll end up being moved out of the way as necessary. I've already got a 16 amp socket and extension lead, (which I use with my TIG and MIG welders), so the supply isnt an issue as I won't be using the compressor and a welder at the same time.
I was also thinking of getting a Clarke Boxer 14/50p which looks to be effectively the same compressor as the wolf one, but with a smaller reservoir (50L instead of 90L), but couldn't justify the extra £75 (with a machine mart VAT free voucher)
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-boxer-1450p-3hp-50-litre-belt-driven-a
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Exactly the same as my two - you'll find the wolf much quieter and easier to live with.
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Are the 3hp wolf's any good? Is it worth the £250 odds or going for the same spec for twice the money? I've gout an old comp that refuses to give up the ghost. The makersplate is 1959!
It's not quite got a he cfm any longer and takes ages to fill it's tank.
As per my other post in a quandary I've about a grand to splurge on a new mig and compressor. The old cebora box clone has not died but burn back has become an issue could be tip related but git no spare. 0.8 tips so tried 0.6 and it jusT birds nested. Possibly a torch issue. I'll keep it as backup backup.
It's not quite got a he cfm any longer and takes ages to fill it's tank.
As per my other post in a quandary I've about a grand to splurge on a new mig and compressor. The old cebora box clone has not died but burn back has become an issue could be tip related but git no spare. 0.8 tips so tried 0.6 and it jusT birds nested. Possibly a torch issue. I'll keep it as backup backup.
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Oops^^^^its your posting and video about them that persuaded me to get one
Must stop repeating myself!
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Compressor - yes, they are worth it.
Torch - would be worth speaking to Weldequip about a new liner and torch maintenance kit. Will likely transform it for less than £40.
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It's a cheap 4m euro torch I got for the conversion. I think that was probably too long and the wire drive is just too far from the euro connector. 0.8 wire doesn't birds nest. I'm inclined to think it's the torch. But that makes the budget for the new mig about 750 top line
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I also have about a grand and need a new mig and compressor , so many to chose from ...
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I think I've Decided on the 90l 3hp Wolf Dakota. I'll pair it with the current one that has a 200l receiver. That leaves £750ish for a mig and other gubbins.
So its will be an inverter MIG with Arc not worried about Tig, I''l get an AC/DC at a later date.
So its will be an inverter MIG with Arc not worried about Tig, I''l get an AC/DC at a later date.
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