mikeflys1

Anyone here use one of those kits to convert a flux welder to use gas? I know you have to reverse the polarity but there's no provisions on my welder to do that. Can i just reverse the cables connections or is there more to it than that?

USS

That's all it is.

hotrex

if its a cheap ebay flux core mig, then your fucked. you cant convert those to gas

hotrex

secondly why the ---- would you need to reverse the polarity, thaTS ONLY IF YOU ARE welding aluminum. gas is just a different method of shielding the welding wire.

fork

My welder is a mig, but the instructions says it can be used as a flux core if you reverse the polarity, ie change the wires over, thats all it is

mikeflys1

Mint so after i get this thing all setup i'll finally have some nicer pipes

G2turbo_terror

you have to change the filler wire too, I tried using flux wire w/gas and it was slightly better but it needs to go!

Jcushing

uh no you need to change the polarity when you go from no gas to gas

Doofnoil

I thought you used ac to weld aluminum?

45psi

it might require buying the tig torch as well. not too expensie, but will hook right into your welder and gas bottle.