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I thought I would give you an update on arc welding with a pacemaker. As you can probably tell I am still alive.
After reading many threads on the subject, including the pace maker manufacturers site, I decided to get hold of an arc welder and give it a try. I have to say my heart was in my mouth when I first tried it. (forgive the pun)
I brought a device called a Pace Alert from the states, which picks up interference that affects a pace maker and bleeps when it gets too high.
I followed the advice given by the pace maker manufacturer, which is keep the current under 140 amps, twist the two cables together as far as possible, put the earth clamp as close the weld as possible, weld at arms length, and stop if you feel dizzy. (I liked the last one).
With my son standing by with a phone to call an ambulance, and monitoring the pace alert, I tentatively began to weld. The anticipation made my heart thump let alone the effect of welding.
Anyway, it all went well, and I have welded for about 2 to 3 hours since.
I need to make clear that I am not advising anyone to do this, I am just telling you of my experience.
We are now full steam into our series 3 restoration, although I haven't done any welding on it yet.
If you want to follow our progress, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Land-Rover-Series-3-Restoration/791296174290891?ref=hl
After reading many threads on the subject, including the pace maker manufacturers site, I decided to get hold of an arc welder and give it a try. I have to say my heart was in my mouth when I first tried it. (forgive the pun)
I brought a device called a Pace Alert from the states, which picks up interference that affects a pace maker and bleeps when it gets too high.
I followed the advice given by the pace maker manufacturer, which is keep the current under 140 amps, twist the two cables together as far as possible, put the earth clamp as close the weld as possible, weld at arms length, and stop if you feel dizzy. (I liked the last one).
With my son standing by with a phone to call an ambulance, and monitoring the pace alert, I tentatively began to weld. The anticipation made my heart thump let alone the effect of welding.
Anyway, it all went well, and I have welded for about 2 to 3 hours since.
I need to make clear that I am not advising anyone to do this, I am just telling you of my experience.
We are now full steam into our series 3 restoration, although I haven't done any welding on it yet.
If you want to follow our progress, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Land-Rover-Series-3-Restoration/791296174290891?ref=hl
