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TIG Welder

  • 09-03-2010 12:05AM
    #1
    Slidey
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    Anyone have a TIG welder?

    Have been thinking of buying one but do not know what spec I would need.

    It would have to be single phase as I do not have access to 3 phase.

    I want it for welding aluminum. I recently needed to get something welded and could not get it done locally for love nor money.

    Ideally it should be able to weld up to 8-10 mm if possible at single phase.

    Thanks in advance for any advice


Comments

  • #2
    homerhop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,958 ✭✭✭homerhop


    Does it have to be TIG? Single phase MIG will do the same job


  • #3
    chuck eastwood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 533 ✭✭✭chuck eastwood


    Never used mig for it but it can be done. for alu and only ever used 3 phase tig as you need a huge amount of heat which in turn draws a lot of amps. best ring up the likes of kelly's welding supplies in Dublin. Very helpfull. I hade a great single pahse tig plat for site work but only had DC for stainless. dont think you can get a small plant for Alu. What kinda money do you have if you dont mind me asking. A decnet plant could cost a couple of grand


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