Newbie

[wheatbelt framerbencubbin]

Hi Team
I am new to both welding and this forum. so forgive any breach of etekit????? etequ//// ah you know what I mean.
I am thinking of buying an entry level arc welder. Last attempt at welding was in the late sixties, 19 not 18. Did a course in oxy and arc welding but not done any since then. Hence my preference for arc welding.
Advice please, inverter or not. What is the difference. One machine, an Ozito inverter with amps to 80 seem to be my preference. Will drive a 2.5 mm electrode.
Will this be ok for the occasional back yard work.
Any advice would be great

Pete

 

[cumbriasteve]

Welcome to the forum Pete, Inverter without a doubt, they are much easier and nicer to use than the old buzz boxes.

I would suggest getting one with a minimum top end of 140 amps, you may find 80 too restrictive once the welding bug bites.

As to brands, not sure what most people down your way use or recommend.