Gasless MIG Welders

Post by **shymoggie** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 12:54 pm

Hi all,

Has anyone tried these ? Are they okay to use ? I have the chance of a clarke 80amp one for about £120... or a 100amp opne for another £20 and my old one has died a death..... Over to the experts !!

Thanks,

Jim

Post by **Cam** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 12:58 pm

Not as good as the original gas types. I have not tried one personally but I have spoken to those who have and they are poor. Yes, they do work but it's not as easy to do a good job as with the gas type.

If you do decide to get it, then let us know how you get on. Personally I would not bother. I would (and did) get a gas type.

A brand new 90 amp gas type one is £140 inc VAT from Machine Mart.

The one I use (150TE Turbo) is £211 now from Machine Mart:

Post by **shymoggie** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 1:27 pm

Is there any perticular reason to go for a machin larger then 80 / 90amp ?

Post by **Cam** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 1:29 pm

You could probably get away with the 90amp, but if you want the extra power for welding thick stuff (like the clutch pedal shaft etc). Then you need the extra power for good penetration which is needed for joints on thick stuff under load.

Post by **sii803** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 4:16 am

My mig came with a roll of gaslees wire and i was not as good, in that I had trouble getting the same quality of finish i could achieve with gas.

They do however have there place, such as in windy conditions. But for what its worth I would go for the gas every time.

Cheers,
Matt

Post by **shymoggie** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 8:37 pm

Thanks guys.... got myself a gas - 90amp today.... Seems okay... I'll just have to get better at welding now

'coz I can't blame the old kn4ckered welder anymore !!!!!