How will this work with 1/4 steel? The amps seem like they might be on the low end.
1132221
I have done some welding on 1/4 steel, but not a lot, usually 3/16. But I have not had any problems on the 1/4, just a bit slower. I love this welder, since I can have it set up in my shop, and weld some stuff as it needs, Vs. the stick welder I have that I have to move outside to a 220v outlet. I'm not a good welder by any means, but with a little practice, I can weld really light stuff Vs. burning thru with the stick. The first time I used it, I thought I had made a mistake, since I had a har time welding, but the second day, after reviewing the settings again, I did, in my opinion, rather well. I also bought, quickly after, an auto dark helmet, as the arc is hard to see since it is small.
1132222
I have done some welding on 1/4 steel, but not a lot, usually 3/16. But I have not had any problems on the 1/4, just a bit slower. I love this welder, since I can have it set up in my shop, and weld some stuff as it needs, Vs. the stick welder I have that I have to move outside to a 220v outlet. I'm not a good welder by any means, but with a little practice, I can weld really light stuff Vs. burning thru with the stick. The first time I used it, I thought I had made a mistake, since I had a har time welding, but the second day, after reviewing the settings again, I did, in my opinion, rather well. I also bought, quickly after, an auto dark helmet, as the arc is hard to see since it is small. I have done some welding on 1/4 steel, but not a lot, usually 3/16. But I have not had any problems on the 1/4, just a bit slower. I love this welder, since I can have it set up in my shop, and weld some stuff as it needs, Vs. the stick welder I have that I have to move outside to a 220v outlet. I'm not a good welder by any means, but with a little practice, I can weld really light stuff Vs. burning thru with the stick. The first time I used it, I thought I had made a mistake, since I had a har time welding, but the second day, after reviewing the settings again, I did, in my opinion,... » Read More I have done some welding on 1/4 steel, but not a lot, usually 3/16. But I have not had any problems on the 1/4, just a bit slower. I love this welder, since I can have it set up in my shop, and weld some stuff as it needs, Vs. the stick welder I have that I have to move outside to a 220v outlet. I'm not a good welder by any means, but with a little practice, I can weld really light stuff Vs. burning thru with the stick. The first time I used it, I thought I had made a mistake, since I had a har time welding, but the second day, after reviewing the settings again, I did, in my opinion, rather well. I also bought, quickly after, an auto dark helmet, as the arc is hard to see since it is small. « Show Less
1132223
is a nice welder I use to to restore my old Toyota panels seems to be work ok I do not use the gas tank and I do not used it for heavier works only auto body try higher amperage 220 VA AC
1132224
It will weld 1/4 with two passes to be very strong, it's better for 3/16" or less. It is rare to weld 1/4" for most homeowner use. I suggest to get the 140 amp if you can afford it. This welder works very well and I have not needed to weld 1/4 in the couple three years I had it. I have not welded 1/4" to date yet myself. The problem with mig is that the weld can be pretty on the surface but not enough penetration. There are tricks like having a gap between the two pieces being welded or grind a bevel gap when the two pieces are together. If welding a lot of 1/4" I suggest getting at least a 140amp welder. For occasional 1/4" welding it is fine with two passes and the techniques mentioned. It will weld 1/4 with two passes to be very strong, it's better for 3/16" or less. It is rare to weld 1/4" for most homeowner use. I suggest to get the 140 amp if you can afford it. This welder works very well and I have not needed to weld 1/4 in the couple three years I had it. I have not welded 1/4" to date yet myself. The problem with mig is that the weld can be pretty on the surface but not enough penetration. There are tricks like having a gap between the two pieces being welded or grind a bevel gap when the two pieces are together. If welding a lot of 1/4" I... » Read More It will weld 1/4 with two passes to be very strong, it's better for 3/16" or less. It is rare to weld 1/4" for most homeowner use. I suggest to get the 140 amp if you can afford it. This welder works very well and I have not needed to weld 1/4 in the couple three years I had it. I have not welded 1/4" to date yet myself. The problem with mig is that the weld can be pretty on the surface but not enough penetration. There are tricks like having a gap between the two pieces being welded or grind a bevel gap when the two pieces are together. If welding a lot of 1/4" I suggest getting at least a 140amp welder. For occasional 1/4" welding it is fine with two passes and the techniques mentioned. « Show Less
1264561
I am running mine on 4 gauge and it works fine. Just make the length as short as possible.
1552295
4 gauge ok,but 1/0. would be better- multiple runs of it preferibly to a secondary battery in rear near amplifier.More power less voltage drop.
891925
I'm not sure, but personally I wouldn't get it if it was too high of an amp. Also make sure it's the right voltage.
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.
320102
Just tune your amp appropriately and it'll be fine. Use a multimeter to tune.
1884297
Anything pushing 400wt perside at 4 ohms should work. I wouldnt go too much over that.
827962
Yes im running 2 12in comp Rs at 1 ohm there's plenty of power.best amp ive had so far no problem gets a little hot at 1 ohm but doesn't overheat and go to emergency shutoff
511283
Amp is a little underpowered for that. I would look at something a bit more beefy.
543121
I own this machine and running on 120v it will put out 127amps, easily will weld 1/8" steel. I use a 3/32" tungsten and 3/32" rod. Puts out a nice arc. I also own a syncrowave which IMO puts out a little nicer arc. One of the things this machine has going for it is it only draws about 30amps at 220V so you can run it off a dryer outlet with the right plug, no need for a 50 amp circuit to run it wide open throttle. Mine also runs fine off a 20amp 120v circuit without tripping the breaker. Just hopes it lives thru the 5yr warranty, the circuit boards have a lot of chinese components on them. Happy so far.
235740
Yes it will weld up to 1/4 steel to weld thicker steel u can make multiple passes like the other gentleman said you want bigger wire and tip and argon gas as well practice first and get to where you can make a noise similar to the sizzle of bacon frying
636816
you can do it. Use 1/16 rod and keep amperage low. If this works out try 5/64 rod. I recommend 6013.
1783557
That is the limit of the specs. If my equivalence tables are right, 22 gauge steel is about the same stiffness as .040 aluminum, so you should be okay. I'd be happy to run a sample for you, if you have the time to mail me a plate. Just PM me.
892429
Yes, it would work. 16 gauge wire is thicker than 18 gauge; so, it is better for higher current (like your 1,100 watt iron).
1487487
I just sent you an answer -- the cable size this amp useds is 1/4" -- I should have looked this up. Sorry. Dan T.
640168
I haven't tried it at .5 but the amp is rated only 1 ohm. I have it pushing 2 l5 12. It is a very strong amp
1121415
It's ok but you will need to be careful with the gain setting if u wire it to 1 ohm. And if 1 ohm doesn't sound good try it at 4 ohms. What kind of amp? Is it a monoblock? Amp makes a difference