3 in 1 welder. I may buy one

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3 in 1 welder. I may buy one

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http://www.thermadyne.com/Thermal%20Arc ... 4AodR0eLQg

This is very cool, I emails them for prices I will let you all know that they said.
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Perdy Neato...

Here is a link with prices: http://m.cyberweld.com/tharcfa18miw.html

Jim

PS Don't ya just luv how the lowecase i is used so much.
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That is the brand name of my Plasma cutter.I don't think that mig welder is gas shielded. :-k
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1Gary wrote:That is the brand name of my Plasma cutter.I don't think that mig welder is gas shielded. :-k
You could hardly call it MIG if it isn't gas shielded... It would just be a wire feed...
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Have a look at the link that i posted.

Say it comes with an Argon Regulator and Hose.

Sounds like gas to me...

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I talked to a guy at a local volvo shop that has one- he loves it. He said it works the bomb? lol funny young people and there slang.
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Don't forget it's 208/230V single phase. You'll probably need to add another breaker into your box for it and a dedicated plug outlet. Not hard to do but some folks don't like messing with electricity.

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My stepson is a journeyman electrician, we already discussed that but I have to wait till the ground thaws to dig the ditch to run the wiring.
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Hey Mark,
If your running a service to your shop,be sure to run one that is big enough to run your whole shop.I would want to try to run atleast 100amps.The welder likely will run off a 220 30 amps.Maybe Dean will chime in to add his opinion.He is a electrician.I am thinking you would want a service for expansion for stuff like a 2 stage 220 compressor. :-k
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A quick and dirty way to go if you're eager to get welding and have a 220V window AC in your home.....

Go get a very heavy gauge extension cord, preferably less than 25 ft and put a plug on the end that matches that outlet. Typically that circuit will be between 20 and 30 amps. That should power a small welder like this with no problems.
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In my old shop I flew a aluminum 220 cable and dug a trench for a gas line.

I do stick pretty close to what is code for safety sake.Each segment having appropriate size wire and breakers.
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1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
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1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......


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