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Ready Welder heat
Using 2 12 volt batteries the Ready Welder is really hot. Is there an easy way to cut the amperage down?
The factory suggests putting a hunk of chain in series with the power input, too unreliable. Thanks in advance. |
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what are you welding that it is too hot for?
http://forum.readywelder.com/ |
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I use mine for trail fixing - which means whatever breaks. It could be as thick as 3/8" one time, then 1/8" the next time.
Things like putting a spring perch back on where you can use the heat one minute, then tacking a Hi-lift handle on a stock thin little tie rod the next. If there was a simple method of cutting back the heat it would be nice. I tried using a carbon pile in series with the input, but then the cold switch wouldn't work. |
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Using one battery, or connecting two batteries in parallel, instead of in series, will cut down the amperage in half.
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Learn how to trigger weld. That will readily solve your problem.
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When using only one battery - or two in parallel, yes the amperage is lower, but it's very hard to get the arc started, Open circuit voltage is too low for an easy start. Once it's going it's OK.
But trying to get it started like that while lying on your back on an anthill with the sun in your eyes it's not much fun. (Why does that always seem to happen?) I just wondered (spelled hoped) if someone had an easy trick to cut down the amperage. Otherwise I love the RW. Sometimes the gun is a bit big to get into some places. At a welding supply store I found some copper tips that are about 3" long. I had to thread the ends 1/4 x 20 as I recall. Then they screwed right in. Then I took a short hunk of copper tube to extend the shielded end around that long tip. Now can reach into places that the stock way couldn't. Cost? maybe $2. That and the cold switch sure made life easier. |
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I'd like to carry a 6 volt battery sometime to see what it does on 18 volts instead of 24. Seems to be about the right voltage for most of the stuff we repair on the trail. But, as I said earlier, learn how to trigger weld for the thinner stuff. It will do just about anything you want after that. I'm still looking to adapt a tig ceramic cone onto mine to stop that hot arc.
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I trigger weld the thinner stuff now, but it's not near as good as doing it right.
The 6 volt battery - yes, it get's the heat reasonable for most things, but keeping that 6 volter charged is a PITA. I ended up just charging it up once in awhile with a charger at home. I tried a RW with a Premier once - that was awesome - high frequency DC with a spoolgun. I was hoping somebody had a "slick trick." Thanks |
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