I think I'll move the freezer to a different circuit ;)

Unplug and run and extension cord to the kitchen and it can join the fridge :p or the other way round then use the fridge plug
 
Thor1950 said:
nothing wrong with the welding rod Doc. Just the person welding with them. Not set up right or experience is all. Just give it time

Looked at your pics are you using 7018 ac/dc rod or straight 7018 rod?
Remember you are using ac not dc for welding.
heat looks a little high and you are moving to fast slow down a bit. when you get to the end of your weld hold the puddle a bit and let the crater(stop) fill in
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Just seen you've edited this



I'm using the ones I linked to which are AC/DC rods and those welds there I was running 115A as they were 3.2mm (1/8th)


Gonna give them 7018's another go soon, they're still in the oven keeping warm so that may just help them out and will try moving a bit slower at 90A
 
Problem was damp rods..... Put them in the oven overnight as the pilot lights always on at a nice 30-40* and they sparked up fine today. Last time I buy sif welding electrodes though! Gonna be esab or murex I think
 
I was planning on just letting them live in the oven tbh. We've got two huge ones and pilots are always on in both but at that price may be worth having one just incase I'm doing stuff away
 
Dr_evil said:
I was planning on just letting them live in the oven tbh. We've got two huge ones and pilots are always on in both but at that price may be worth having one just incase I'm doing stuff away
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Those tubes will be better. when they come out of oven they attract moisture from the air quickly. They are cheap as chips, do it the right way Doc
 
Just been using them to repair the tractor arm and after being out the oven for an hour or so they're still fine. Will buy one anyway though as they'd be handy to have instead of running indoors to grab 5 at a time
 
Anyway rear mount half fitted as I got preoccupied with other stuff. Also got the side panels ready too
 
Got the metal quote not bought the metal though ;) I don't build until I get a small deposit to save messing about

Swing away carrier I'm building in batches though to keep cost down
 
Nothings been melted but electrician said it'd be best to wait just incase it does some damage, with freezer on theres a little bit too much draw

Was running the welder at my mates yesterday and it didn't trip out and he's got the same 32A breaker B rated. Make no difference anyway, lose 2 days of work from it but means I can clear up ready for the series to arrive
 
So you've plugged a whacking great welder into a thirteen amp socket on a ring main without any thought for what power your welder needs or what type of supply you need?
Ring mains and thirteen amp socket just weren't designed for that kind of use, get it hard wired or a ceeform type socket put in on a dedicated circuit.
 
davethsparky said:
So you've plugged a whacking great welder into a thirteen amp socket on a ring main without any thought for what power your welder needs or what type of supply you need?
Ring mains and thirteen amp socket just weren't designed for that kind of use, get it hard wired or a ceeform type socket put in on a dedicated circuit.
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Stop being an arse and go read the other post on the welder :rolleyes:
 
Dr_evil said:
Got the metal quote not bought the metal though ;) I don't build until I get a small deposit to save messing about

Swing away carrier I'm building in batches though to keep cost down
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any details on the swing away, i know what i want to do with mine just stuck on bearings etc so interested to see yours, cant see a thread though
 
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