Richard.
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Hood
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It will be a WP26 that it comes with, at least mine did, so it will be consumables to fit that. I haven't used mine for a while as I have a water cooled torch now but if I recall it was usually No7 cups I used which I found good all rounders.
As for Tungstens, I use the 2% Lanthanated ones, blue end to them. They work well for me and as an added bonus they can be used on both AC and DC so are more economical as well. 1.6mm and 2.4mm should cover you for most things although occasionally I use 3.2mm for thicker Alu.
Where did you end up getting it? Was that price incl VAT? If so that is a great deal.
As for Tungstens, I use the 2% Lanthanated ones, blue end to them. They work well for me and as an added bonus they can be used on both AC and DC so are more economical as well. 1.6mm and 2.4mm should cover you for most things although occasionally I use 3.2mm for thicker Alu.
Where did you end up getting it? Was that price incl VAT? If so that is a great deal.
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One thing I find nice about the Parweld is you can put the machine in 4T mode and once welding away if you find the puddle is getting too hot you can tap the button and it will drop the current down and after a second or so you can tap it again and it will go back to full set current. It is especially helpful for Alu but is also good if you are welding and need to reposition yourself as the lower heat gives you a bit of time.
magic hood... I'll order some up right now. I got the welder from flea bay... the price was inclusive of VAT ... this is the link : Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253059902769
I'm in London visiting family and offered to collect... paid via PayPal for my own protection . will have it in hand tomorrow and I'll let you know how I get on. thanks for the tip I'll bear it in mind for later.
as with all my eBay purchases... I'm skeptical about the value until the item is in my hand and thoroughly tested!!! if anyone is looking at the listing I posted... I know there is a bit of wiggle room on the buy it now... even if you want it delivered... 790 should win the listingWell @Richard. said I got a great deal at £840 incl VAT, you just got it £90 cheaper so I wonder what he will call that
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That is gonna serve you proud mate. They seem to be very trouble free Machines, I honestly cannot think of any bad press I've read on that and the thermal arc so your starting out with a sporting chance.
I've also used them and got quality results from them right away.
If you get into the alu in a big way it will benefit you to go watercooled. Parweld do a wp20 small torch that copes with 250 amps
Hoods got one and gets on really well with it. He's also good at blowing them up lol.
I've also used them and got quality results from them right away.
If you get into the alu in a big way it will benefit you to go watercooled. Parweld do a wp20 small torch that copes with 250 amps
Hoods got one and gets on really well with it. He's also good at blowing them up lol.
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You were testing it weren't ya mate.I wasn't blowing it up, I was just trying out a new method of cooling the weld pool
Seeing how long it could go for under 200 amps with no water.
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I was needing a cup of tea but had no kettle so thought I would boil the water in the torch insteadYou were testing it weren't ya mate.
Seeing how long it could go for under 200 amps with no water.
magic hood... I'll order some up right now. I got the welder from flea bay... the price was inclusive of VAT ... this is the link : Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253059902769
I'm in London visiting family and offered to collect... paid via PayPal for my own protection . will have it in hand tomorrow and I'll let you know how I get on. thanks for the tip I'll bear it in mind for later.
There is no mention that it comes with torch, regulator or earth lead.
I asked the seller what was included .... he has confirmed that it does come with a regulator , torch and earth lead... his description is more than a little basic!
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Its £850 in the ad now
yeah that's the price that I offered 750 on... but that was if I collected...
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Best order a flow meter too for your argon or a pea shooter
http://www.weldequip.com/gas-flow-tester.htm?cat2=24
http://www.weldequip.com/flowmeter.htm?cat2=24
Did any one warn of the cost of a tool adiction!
http://www.weldequip.com/gas-flow-tester.htm?cat2=24
http://www.weldequip.com/flowmeter.htm?cat2=24
Did any one warn of the cost of a tool adiction!
I've suffered from this terrible affliction most of my life... I need help!!!
