welding settings

[deezee]

Or just get hold of a damaged Lincoln Electric V160-TP that someone thought was broken and it was just a busted switch! Saving of over £800. Super Bargain!

[AshG]

i have got a migtronic, can weld box section all day without it cutting out

[spud69]

Portamig is from Weldequip Ash, but they are made to order - 5 to 7 days. But i want it NOW, got a lot of welding to do and am pissed with mine overheating now, has been a good welder though....

Sounds like you got a bargain there Dogwood....

[DaveyB]

Thanks for all the advice, I'll have to try some settings as suggested and see what results i get.
Thanks again.

Dave.

[ACE HIGH]

I built a steel 32 ft yacht 36 years ago with a 150 amp arc welder,it overheated badly so I set up a 12 V car battery alongside it with a heater fan,it was a standard Smiths type probably from a Rover 90,it worked a treat.
Or simply buy a 240 v electric fan and with a bit of playing around with cardboard or ply make up an intake for it,even drill a hole or holes in the side.
The old smiths heater fans put out a huge volume of air,I assume modern fans are just as good,flog the one out of your donor!
Maybe a bit of roof drainage pipe throught a hole in the side will do it.David

[spud69]

Thats a good plan ACE, i tried similar myself but it didn't work for me.

Deciding now whether to go for a new Portamig or a Lorch Pro Synergic.

AndyH

[Coozer]

Ooo, I have a Portamig 185 from and its great... doesn't like a 13amp plug though, a 16amp commando is the required item, simple to wire into a spur.

Steve