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I read somewhere that more penetration is achieved using the Pull (backhandhand) method.

What I'm finding is that I'm getting more penetration using the Push(forehand) method.
What's right? Or...

I'm new to welding and wondering how many litres per min of argoshield lite I should be using?

I've heard 10 and 30.
Can using too much gas make a difference?

So, I've had a dedicated 15amp power point installed. (Cost- $485 Included about 10 mtrs of conduit).

And here are my first beads:
First Beads start from bottom to top

ImageShack® - Online...

Am I allowed to name-drop?

They are a "National Welding Supplier" (Hint-The Names in there!).

The Website has no return info or warranty details, but the stuff they sell on E-bay has a no...

A replacement 180c arrived today,
I'm very happy now.

Many thanks must go to the staff of Lincoln Electric who went in to bat on my behalf.
It's refreshing to know that a manufacturer will...

So, update.
It has taken a week for the shop to take the machine back, so they can "assess my options"

This only occured because I contacted Lincoln Electric to explain the situation. They also...

Yes, I have checked the I.D. Label on the outside of the box; and it matches the welder's serial number.

Just had my Lincoln Power MIG 180C delivered.

Opened the box and the chassis is twisted!!! Grr...
The shop denies liability and the freight Company denies liability.
Not Happy, Jan!!!!

The...

Matt, You say that you haven't tripped the breaker using a 240Amp MIG.
Wouldn't a 240Amp MIG trip a 16amp breaker at full noise?

This raises another question for me.

How do you actually read...

Thanks NCA,

A "D-Curve" breaker, you say.
Never heard of one of those. I'll let the Sparky know and add it to the install.
I'll also post the total cost of the install when finished to give the...

G'day guy's
Long time reader and first time poster.

So, I've decided to buy myself a MIG (Not the one with jet propulsion).
After reading through all the informative posts on welding, I've...