Does this welder have a "hot start" feature comparable to that of the Chicago Electric 80amp inverter welder where initial arc receives full power?
1704030
I cannot compare because this is my first and only one inverter. This machine is amazing, strong and versatile. My favorite rod is 3/32, 7014. I connected rear axel by multiple passes. All my welders partners laugh of my machine, but when they try once, the get surprized.
1109138
No, the cooler plugs into the welder. Great machine btw, you will be impressed.
913075
This Inverter is configured with the latest Soft-Start Technology. Before introduction of Soft-Start, high startup currents from large inductive loads could shut down the inverter. Soft Start improves inverter operation. Three major features incorporated in SST include:First, gradual voltage ramp-up during inverter startup. This eliminates failed cold starts under load. Second, output that momentarily dips in voltage and quickly recovers to allow large motorized loads to start. This eliminates almost all shutdowns from momentary overloads.Third, the inverter automatically re-starts when an overload that causes inverter shutdown is removed. Previously, manual reset was required. This Inverter is configured with the latest Soft-Start Technology. Before introduction of Soft-Start, high startup currents from large inductive loads could shut down the inverter. Soft Start improves inverter operation. Three major features incorporated in SST include:First, gradual voltage ramp-up during inverter startup. This eliminates failed cold starts under load. Second, output that momentarily dips in voltage and quickly recovers to allow large motorized loads to start. This eliminates almost all shutdowns from momentary overloads.Third, the inverter automatically... » Read More This Inverter is configured with the latest Soft-Start Technology. Before introduction of Soft-Start, high startup currents from large inductive loads could shut down the inverter. Soft Start improves inverter operation. Three major features incorporated in SST include:First, gradual voltage ramp-up during inverter startup. This eliminates failed cold starts under load. Second, output that momentarily dips in voltage and quickly recovers to allow large motorized loads to start. This eliminates almost all shutdowns from momentary overloads.Third, the inverter automatically re-starts when an overload that causes inverter shutdown is removed. Previously, manual reset was required. « Show Less
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Yes there is a thermal overload protector built in to keep the welder from over heating. Yes the fan should kick on when the switch is turned on. My fan kicks on every time I turn my welder on, but I also live in Texas where is hot most of the year. I hope this answer helps. Please feel free to ask me any other questions you may have.
1408282
YES, this machine will do the job. There are other machines as big, (in terms of amperage, or capacity, but none bigger, that i am aware of, without going to a three phase heavy industrial welder. I have several welders but my Ironman is the best machine I have. It welds excellent.
1617111
No, but it does draw a lot upon starting the compressor. I could see where poorly thought out outlet usage could cause a breaker to shut off.
15519
You will need a generator of about 3000W, to be on the safe side. Remember, the welder's duty cycle is about 10% (weld for one minute and let it cool off for 1o minutes). This will help the generator too.
1238863
My unit came through dual voltage and I can't see any difference when I'm welding except for max output being lower. I love my unit. Paul M
348446
Oscar, this welder comes with everything you need to get welding. The unit comes with flux core wire so all you have to do is plug in and start welding. If you are going to use gas in you welding process, which I think is excellent, all you need to get is a spool of solid wire (no flux) and a gas tank and you are all set. I have used other welders and this Hobart is by far the best and easiest to weld with.
670285
I'm guessing you already got your answer, but I figure I would post for anyone else who might want it. The 250a is not a model number. That's just describing 250 AMPS. The 250EX is a 250 AMP TIG welder without the plasma cutter feature of the multi-process 250S listed here.
2202385
This great tig welder, will use house whole amps, I'm using 110 volts, on a 20 amp broker, this EverLast will out do and last a long time.
469953
I don't think you would ever reach the upper limits of the duty cycle on 1/8" steel... I had the welder basically at full output welding structural components on a log splitter with mine. The warning light never once came on-2 minutes on 2 minutes off- maybe for 20 minutes or so.That said- If you are looking for a production welder, don't buy this one. Buy a real one with a real duty cycle. This is a great machine- just stay within the duty cycle and you'll be fine.
545178
Inverters do not have High Start-Up Amps. They start at zero speed and catch up as needed. So you do not need to worry about this issue.
1563408
Yes it pilot arcs. Its about a 10 foot lead. Few things to know 1 spend the money in good water separation on your air system 2 arc welder works well, the leads suck, make new cables and get a good torch and ground. 3 tig torch is pretty good but the pedal sucks. You can get better ones. Its a good machine to learn with and do some hobby welding with maybe some side jobs. I have been able to tig two razor blades edge to edge with it
271290
If this is arc welding, then a higher voltage would allow a smaller tip. Most laboratory power supplies have a current limiting setting (left set of knobs). When operating in constant current mode, the supply will adjust it's voltage to whatever is needed to maintain that current. If that voltage is close to zero (due to short circuit), the current will still flow at the limit setting. If you max out the current limit setting to 3A, and the resistance is not too low, the supply can offer up to 30 volts (90 Watts max).
111919
This is an INVERTER type AC. There is No Startup Current. It starts at the lowest speed and catches up to meet the needed load. You do not need to worry about start up issues with this unit.
173779
No this is a dc power source. You need something that can supply a/c to weld aluminum.