Nominal Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Flash guy. I wired in a C-cell holder on my old one. No more battery issues, even with AA's wedged into the holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Yeah, older model, is this shape Glad I have it working again, has been so nice to use. All the literature talks about the batteries being non-serviceable and you have to buy the screen unit as a whole to rectify but once I pulled the batteries out they were just regular Panasonic alkaline button cells, the only thing making them non serviceable was that they had soldered the batteries to the board. My fix looks a bit B is for Build but it saves me $400 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempy Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I’m in the market for a TIG, I’ll be a first time user but I’m keen to give those MIG/TIG/Arc combos a go as I want to be able to do car panel stuff and also stainless tube for the bike project, etc. Are there any deals about that are recommended? cheers kempy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.H. Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 On 06/06/2018 at 21:05, Get it done said: This is the actual machine , is currently setup for alloy. Ill have to work out a price and sort through all the extras i have for it , bloody typical havnt used it in nearly a year and go to sell it and now need for a job . Will be repairing some big alloy trench sheilding Do you still have this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get it done Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Yup still have it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Still waiting for a price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.H. Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 16 hours ago, Get it done said: Yup still have it . Price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickrock Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 19 hours ago, Get it done said: Yup still have it . Is some one doesnt grab it i could well be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I have the 200a version of that Weldtech machine, and so far it's been really nice to use. Much finer control than the old 200a Xcelarc machine I had, and so much more compact being an inverter. Certainly much easier to find the sweet spot for tacking thin sheet metal than the old machine for sure! The main flaw I've found so far - main power cord is SHORT. Not much over a metre long, and given most garages are gonna be at least 5 metres wide it's quite limiting if your hot points are spread out. The supplied torch is also only 3 metres, so I've had to shift my 15a hot points a few times to be able to work on the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I have a ~2/3m extension lead I made up due to that problem. Not sure if the bits are spendy or they just didn't like me at the electrical supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 34 minutes ago, Bling said: I have a ~2/3m extension lead I made up due to that problem. Not sure if the bits are spendy or they just didn't like me at the electrical supplier. Making up a lead ends up relatively spendy as the flex(cable) is fairly expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Flex? Mayte I just used some spare speaker wire I had lying around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Would you buy a new Chinese inverter mig around $1000 or a second hand Italian non inverter for about the same money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Any particular Chinese welder? In general i'd go for the one with warranty, which these days can be a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Internet reakons probably a Mitech is the go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Have seen them mentioned a bit in the past, Xcel-Arc (or similar too). I'd search for "welder" on here and read all the threads about buying a welder, some pretty solid advice contained within. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niswhale Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Been looking at one of these, https://www.arcweld.co.nz/itemdetails/Hugong-Carimig-200Wd-Welder---Euro-Connect/3419.aspx Duty cycle looks good, also 3 year warranty. Anyone had any experience with this brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Is 180amp too low for you? https://www.boc.co.nz/shop/en/nz/boc-smootharc-multiprocess-180-welder-boc180multi-p I'm going to be grabbing myself one next time they have a promo on it (last time they came with a free auto helmet, trolley, wire and other parts.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbillyracing Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I got myself one of these Weldsmart 200A on one them $1 res listings on trademe for $525 and $14 shipping on the face of it it looks to be very good welder.Cant wait to try it out (no god dam 15a socket in the garage) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niswhale Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, Raizer said: Is 180amp too low for you? https://www.boc.co.nz/shop/en/nz/boc-smootharc-multiprocess-180-welder-boc180multi-p I'm going to be grabbing myself one next time they have a promo on it (last time they came with a free auto helmet, trolley, wire and other parts.) 180 will probably be fine. Just trying to get biggest/best speck for my budget. The BOC stuff does look like a good option, as far as being a known brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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