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    Stuck on a computer on a Sunday night ...... I'd...

    Stuck on a computer on a Sunday night ...... I'd love a holiday in NQ, you offering? :;

    Regarding settings, I assume it is AC that you are having troubles with and I would like to advise as...
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    Straight From The Horses Mouth

    Hi Crocy,

    As Michael and others have stated the UV and IR protection is built into the cartridge so the level of tint of the LCD is adjusted to simply suit the operator's comfort level. There is...
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    Hi, just to clarify for folks. If it's one of the...

    Hi, just to clarify for folks. If it's one of the ACDC tigs the main amps knob is a wire wound pot so has a fluid like resistance when turning (softer feel). Wire wound pots are more robust and...
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    Inverter Weld

    Mine was a no brainer. I spend all day touching inverter welders.... I spend most of the night dreaming about inverter welders. Sometimes I get distracted with gas turbines.

    Cheers
    Pete...
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    We regularly fit generic torches to machines when...

    We regularly fit generic torches to machines when customers either get sick of paying a premium for consumables or can no longer get them. Determine if your torch is pilot or not and then adapt any...
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    :U Geddy Up

    :U Geddy Up
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    The UV may be reflected from behind you and...

    The UV may be reflected from behind you and bouncing around from the inside of the helmet to your face.

    Fitting a rear cover (a piece of cloth) to your helmet will prevent reflected UV entering...
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    Hi, Anderson Stainless at Tuggerah Anderson...

    Hi,

    Anderson Stainless at Tuggerah Anderson Stainless : Your complete Stainless Steel Stockist have straight argon for $70 E Size and $175 per annum for cylinder via Air Liquide. There is also a...
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    I went for a walk at the beach this morning and...

    I went for a walk at the beach this morning and thought of this thread when walking down the stairs. The railings are all stainless and I noted the railings that get touched were shiny but the lower...
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    Aussie developed and Aussie made. Metal...

    Aussie developed and Aussie made.

    Metal Science Technologies | mepBLITz

    Cheers
    Pete :U
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    You can install larger capacity cables, I have...

    You can install larger capacity cables, I have found people doing so tend to go for longer sets at the same time otherwise increasing cable capacity and keeping length the same is of little benefit....
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    Hi, The twist holders have adjustable...

    Hi,

    The twist holders have adjustable clamping force onto the electrode by way of the twist, the clamp style have fixed clamping pressure. The clamp style are usually bundled with cheap end...
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    Hi Dean :U, Perhaps flashing was more...

    Hi Dean :U,

    Perhaps flashing was more prevalent when trying to establish an arc on MMA machines due to continued alignment of the electrode when not striking due to sticking. Your MIG arc starts...
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    Hi Stewart, Potentiometers can have a...

    Hi Stewart,

    Potentiometers can have a tollerance up to +/- 20% and as the controls are analogue you will have more discrepancy by adding greater detail. The indication of minimum and maximum...
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    Hi Stewart, The sweep range of the welders...

    Hi Stewart,

    The sweep range of the welders potentiometers is slightly less than the printed panel range, for example the pots are 120 degree sweep and the panel printing is around 135 degrees. If...
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    Hi Matt, Google "AGR Machinery Fair Trading"...

    Hi Matt,

    Google "AGR Machinery Fair Trading" and you will see a lot of action against them. There is also a facebook page where you can tell of you horror story.

    You can get you money back...
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    Thanks Rusty and Dan, You are both right. ...

    Thanks Rusty and Dan,

    You are both right.

    Cheers
    Pete
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    Hi Dan, The technical explanation can be...

    Hi Dan,

    The technical explanation can be found here.

    http://download.hager.com/Hager.ie/files_download/catalogue/Protection_Technical.pdf

    Goto page 129 of the pdf.

    You may have missed...
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    Did you check the KA rating of the breakers?...

    Did you check the KA rating of the breakers? There should be a number followed by KA.

    Cheers
    Pete
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    H :Ui, Have you checked for differences in...

    H :Ui,

    Have you checked for differences in the circuit protection between both sites? You may have a HRC fuse block at the old site but an MCB (mini circuit breaker) at the new one. As a result...
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    Hi Rusty, Spot on, I would also like to add...

    Hi Rusty,

    Spot on, I would also like to add that the issue is more of a concern when plugging into an extension cord. A 10 amp extension cord is typically made with 0.75mm^2 - 1.0mm^2 conductors....
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    Gas is always better but I find many claims are...

    Gas is always better but I find many claims are biased against gasless wire by incorrect setup. Always run gasless wire electrode negative and always set the voltage to a level that leaves a yellow...
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    Hi Dan, This error code means the input mains...

    Hi Dan,

    This error code means the input mains supply is greater than 264 Volts AC. Are you running on a genset?

    Regards
    Pete Tokentools Welding
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    Hi Bob, Sometimes we get machines in for a...

    Hi Bob,

    Sometimes we get machines in for a service that are in such a condition our staff smack their heads

    I have added some images of one of my favourites, it is caked with aluminium dust....
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    Hi Mick :U, There is no adapter. I would...

    Hi Mick :U,

    There is no adapter. I would suggest getting an account with a gas supplier and hiring a bottle. The small ones will only last you 10 mins each so best to go for an E size.
    ...
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    Hi :U, It may be best to get some pics....

    Hi :U,

    It may be best to get some pics. Sounds like your gas reg is not suited to the disposable bottle. Once we see some pics we can guide you.

    Regards
    Pete (Tokentools Welders)
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    Hi Mick :U, Great analogy in regards to the...

    Hi Mick :U,

    Great analogy in regards to the electron evaporation, I like it. As to the mig wire that is flux cored and it's electrode negative polarity I beleive it is to help the flux shield...
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    Hi Mick :U, In simple terms, the cathode (the...

    Hi Mick :U,

    In simple terms, the cathode (the negative) gets cooled. If you need to understand the ins and outs here is a technical paper.

    http://eagar.mit.edu/EagarPapers/Eagar109.pdf
    ...
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    I don't get involved in promoting our products on...

    I don't get involved in promoting our products on forums directly as it is a conflict of interest, there are many here that can help in that area based on their experiences with us and others over...
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    Have a look if there is a plug on the side of the...

    Have a look if there is a plug on the side of the reg's body. If so you can remove it and swap it's location with the flowmeter thereby ensuring it is the right way up.

    Cheers
    Pete Tokentools
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    Hi James, Is the collet in the correct way...

    Hi James,

    Is the collet in the correct way around with the split end (the slits) pointig toward the tip of the tungsten? If in back to front the shoulder can reduce the gas flow rate by creating...
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    You can buy the 2C+E (Two core and earth) at any...

    You can buy the 2C+E (Two core and earth) at any electrical wholesaler such as J R Turks, TLE Electrical, Lawrence & Hansen. Also keep an eye out on flebay but make sure it is flex cord and not just...
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    You take into account how it is installed,. If it...

    You take into account how it is installed,. If it is in a roof space under thermal insulation or whether it is in a conduit buried in the ground or even strung as an arial conductor to the garage....
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    Hi :U, The circuit rating refers to the circuit...

    Hi :U,
    The circuit rating refers to the circuit breaker capacity. You can use a 20 amp outlet with 6mm copper and a 32 amp breaker depending on install method of the cable (your sparky will advise)....
  35. Thanks Lou. Pete

    Thanks Lou.

    Pete
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    Hi Gozz :U, On Tig welders...

    Hi Gozz :U,

    On Tig welders it is also known as AC balance control. This controls the amount of positive or negative electrode time on the tungsten depending on which terminal you have your Tig...
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    Hi Dubman, I wrote a long post 3 1/2 years...

    Hi Dubman,

    I wrote a long post 3 1/2 years ago about the inverter machines, link is here INVERTER WELDERS . Feel welcome to call me on 1300 881 991 and we can have a long discussion about the...
  38. Hi Dash :U, We remodelled our welding...

    Hi Dash :U,

    We remodelled our welding showroom last year in order to increase storage space and work area for staff. Although we did provide demos prior to this time in reality the demand for...
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    Help is at hand

    Hi Boilermaker :U,

    The threaded connector on the alusync tig welder is used for the plasma cutter torch and also functions as the gas supply for the Tig torch. The power connector for the Tig...
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    Hi Lordbug, I am leaning toward a gas shield...

    Hi Lordbug,

    I am leaning toward a gas shield issue and I am assuming you are using a suitable gas. A stuttering arc can occur when there is no gas flow or insufficient gas. The gas itself ionises...
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    Hi Michael, I understand your crazy idea. I...

    Hi Michael,

    I understand your crazy idea. I too had a similar idea years ago when I purchased an APU for a Hercules aircraft which I wanted to mod. It output 400Hz and I went as far as purchasing...
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    Wow, that's awesome. Great looking welds and...

    Wow, that's awesome. Great looking welds and excellent table. makes me want to whip out a welder and make something :U
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    I would run 10 litres/m, a 1.6mm tungsten, make...

    I would run 10 litres/m, a 1.6mm tungsten, make sure it is electrode negative, 90 amps on the display. Stick your tungsten out 5mm past the ceramic and keep it 2-3mm off the job while welding. Push...
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    Hi, I am flattered :B, Autographs are free,...

    Hi,
    I am flattered :B, Autographs are free, kisses are $1 :o

    I have attached a pic showing the diodes circled in yellow. I think there are more than I can see so check them all. Also there is a...
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    Solar flares are causing havoc on earth.....It...

    Solar flares are causing havoc on earth.....It must have been a solar flare LOL :U
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    Hi Lordbug, I am Pete from Tokentools welding...

    Hi Lordbug,

    I am Pete from Tokentools welding

    The rectifier will be a stud diode mounted within the heatsink. Look for a device that is sitting in the middle of the heatsink with a connection...
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    Hi, It may have a hole in the diaphragm causing...

    Hi,
    It may have a hole in the diaphragm causing this to occur. It is never a good idea to try to fix them due to the high pressure within the bottle.

    Regards
    Pete Welder
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    Hi Chippy :U...

    Hi Chippy :U,

    The 6 way switch selects different taps from the step down transformer. It is less likely that the various windings (aka taps) are burnt out. I would check that the switch is not...
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    Hi Smidsy :U...

    Hi Smidsy :U,

    DC Tig is for all metals except aluminium, AC is for aluminium. You need the AC in order to remove the oxide layer from ally without overheating the tungsten. If you simply reverse...
  50. Hi Rohin :aro-d:...

    Hi Rohin :aro-d:,

    I normally get it from Metaland they have a Penrith store. You can get pretty much anything you need and they cut to length.

    Cheers
    Pete
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