I have the Hobart 135 which came with the gas regulator and all other
required items, less tank and gas. It has been a great welder for me so
far. I have not encountered a problem with the duty cycle yet. Just keep it
in mind when you set up your work. I got up to the limit when welding an
exhaust system up for my 78 land cruiser but I generally don't continuous
weld for that long, just tack and check with breaks between. And go with
the gas, the flux will work but you will not use it after you use the gas.
Charlie Shaw
75 TR6 CF39093UO
Anchorage, Alaska
At 11:12 PM 10/4/2002 -0400, Don Malling wrote:
>I have the same question. I am looking for a welder.
>
>Some folks believe that the 20% duty cycle is a problem with these low
>end welders. I've talked to others who have them and they don't see it
>as a problem.
>
>I believe 20% duty means that if you weld for 2 min you must wait for 8
>min. Suppose you tack weld or spot weld for shorter bursts -- 10 or 15
>sec. Does that mean you may never have to wait, because it is cooling
>down as you go?
>
>Any comments out there?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Don Malling
>
>
>Richard Seaton wrote:
> >
> > I have a Clark 130 EN (I think) from Central Tractor, it's a 110 volt
> w/ gas.
> > In the price range you state I assume your getting gas regulators. Forget
> > about the flux core wire, once you use gas (C25) you'll love it. The one I
> > have is pretty easy to use, learned the basics in about 15-20 minutes.
> I had
> > zero experience welding, I have gotten better over time. If you have any
> > mechanical ability and aren't all thumbs it should be easy for you.
> > The 130EN only has four heat settings an infinitely adjustable would be
> > nicer for fine tuning the welds, but it's not absolutely necessary. It
> works
> > great for the frame and body panels. They are a wise investment if you
> plan on
> > doing most of the work on the car yourself.
> >
> > Richard,
> > '69 in hibernation and in less pieces that in the spring.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Peter Macholdt
> > Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 8:57 PM
> > To: 6pack list
> > Subject: Home welders
> >
> > Anyone have experience with the 120 volt home MIG welders? There are
> several
> > models out there from Lincoln, Hobart, Miller and Schumacher in the $450-
> > 500 range.
> >
> > I'm thinking maybe this winter...
> >
> > TIA,
> > Peter
> > '68 TR250
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