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ALDI ARC Welder 24-Sep

koura · 2009-10-05 20:33:01

Has anybody used one of these, is it any good. http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/2827_10555.htm Comprehensive kit includes: hand-held face shield, electrode holder, earth clamp, power leads, chipping hammer/wire brush, electrode starter pack (2 x 1.6mm, 2 x 2.0mm, 2 x 2.5mm, 2 x 3.2mm, 2 x 4mm) Uses 1.6mm-4.0mm diameter…

05-10-2009 09:33PM

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koura

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Has anybody used one of these, is it any good.

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/2827_10555.htm

Comprehensive kit includes: hand-held face shield, electrode holder, earth clamp, power leads, chipping hammer/wire brush, electrode starter pack (2 x 1.6mm, 2 x 2.0mm, 2 x 2.5mm, 2 x 3.2mm, 2 x 4mm)
Uses 1.6mm-4.0mm diameter electrodes
Thermal overload protection
Welding Current Range 40-160 amps

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#2 06-10-2009 04:51AM

CJhaughey

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I bought one, not much good for any kind of extended welding, after one 3.0mm rod it will trip and not work until it cools down.
I would advise getting a fancooled model if possible.

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#3 06-10-2009 06:56PM

koura

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Thanks,
Didn't know about the need for fan cooling.

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