can you use 10 pound spools of wire with this welder?
915778
You can if you get the adapter to use larger spools.http://www.hobartweldshop.com/servlet/the-35/mig-welder-wire-hub/Detail
721890
You mean watts? This wire should be fine for a few hundred watts. If you were going closer to 500w you would want 10 gauge maybe 8
385163
yes you can,the extension is 10 gauge copper wire giving plenty of capacity.
227794
The wire it came with is ok, but when I bought this same welder in 2013 I bought this wire: INETUB BA71TGS .035-Inch on 2-Pound Spool Carbon Steel Gasless Flux Cored Welding Wire This wire doesn't splatter as much as the wire that came with it. I am on my second roll and it works great!
50920
Not without a spoil gun and the correct gas. Your skill level and grade of aluminum will determine how strong your weld is. Eastwood sells this welder with the kit you need.
992903
The wire gage should be heavier for 15 amps! You can probably get by with the 10 amps and it's not going to hurt anything. If the fuse isn't enough it will simply blow which will not hurt anything............
69760
I cant say for sure it will work great on a 10weight. But I build custom rods and put this reel on all the 8 weight lamiglass I build as a budget option and my customers have all been very happy. Just make sure your using good line and you should be all set.
174321
No it wont. If you need something for the job you're looking for I suggest you buy the Chicago flux wire welder. It's not expensive and good enough to do any piping soldering. Here's the link Chicago Electric Welding Systems 90 Amp Flux Wire WelderI hope this will answer your question.
1857909
I think I have the biggest spool that the machine will accept on the machine. Its weight full is 10 lbs.
328515
Aluminum welding usually requires a spool gun because aluminum wire is too soft to feed through the six foot cable and gun. I don't think there is any provisions to add a spool gun to this model.
1794946
I did not need to use a welding machine to splice [join] the 10-3 wire. I stripped the colored plastic coat of each wire with a simple wire stripper, and twisted the corresponding wires together with wire nuts -- one wire nut for each splice. Then I tightly wrapped the joined ends -- wire nuts and all -- with electric tape. So, the wire junction looks like a clump or nodule because of the four wire nuts. It's not pretty, but it is effective and safe, even for a dummy like me with no electrical saavy. I'm sorry, I can not directly answer your question pertaining to the welding machine, but I hope my answer is still helpful. Good luck! I did not need to use a welding machine to splice [join] the 10-3 wire. I stripped the colored plastic coat of each wire with a simple wire stripper, and twisted the corresponding wires together with wire nuts -- one wire nut for each splice. Then I tightly wrapped the joined ends -- wire nuts and all -- with electric tape. So, the wire junction looks like a clump or nodule because of the four wire nuts. It's not pretty, but it is effective and safe, even for a dummy like me with no electrical saavy. I'm sorry, I can not directly answer your question pertaining to the welding machine, but I... » Read More I did not need to use a welding machine to splice [join] the 10-3 wire. I stripped the colored plastic coat of each wire with a simple wire stripper, and twisted the corresponding wires together with wire nuts -- one wire nut for each splice. Then I tightly wrapped the joined ends -- wire nuts and all -- with electric tape. So, the wire junction looks like a clump or nodule because of the four wire nuts. It's not pretty, but it is effective and safe, even for a dummy like me with no electrical saavy. I'm sorry, I can not directly answer your question pertaining to the welding machine, but I hope my answer is still helpful. Good luck! « Show Less
682147
it can run .030 and .035 welding wire so long as the coordinating "tip" is in place on the mig gun. I found my best results were using Lincoln NR-211MP .035" wire with a .035" copper tip in place on the mig gun. Both available at your local Home Depot and in-stock normally.
870844
the size of wire to use is listed most of the time with the welder manual that you are using the spooler with. the smaller units can only use the smaller diameter size wire. when your not sure always use the smaller size wire, that way the wire will flow better, make take a little longer to make the weld. When welding aluminum 1/8 to 1/4 always use pure argon
1794949
I am not using my chord for a welding machine but the quality and gauge of the wire would lead me to believe, yes.
227796
The wire it came with is ok, but when I bought this same welder in 2013 I bought this wire: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JDDCXW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. This wire doesn't splatter as much as the wire that came with it. I am on my second roll and it works great!
1670478
No, the 10amp would be too light use for this equipment and you will likely destroy the motor/have issues. You require at least 12 Amp rating (i.e. '16 Gauge' for 50ft length, or '14 gauge' for 100ft cable; that's what the owner's manual recommended. Note the longer the cable length you need, the higher rating you will need). I had electrical issues with this model of mower anyway, so I returned it and purchased another brand - I also went for a higher rating cable i.e. 16 gauge (I have a 100ft cable) to be safe and because that's what that manufacturer recommended for their 12amp mower. Hope this helps, THE LESSON IS.... just be careful not to buy a low rated cord because you want to save money - it will cost you in the end when the mower breaks.Check what the manufacturer recommends on their website.
2195093
yes, as long as the plug is the same. the current needed is what you need for the welder.