batheroom welding setup
#22
Re: batheroom welding setup
Originally Posted by Passenger
AS long as the wires don't touch it is fine, hes doing exactly what the plug is doing sans isolating the wires. Besides if the wires touch it'll likely just trip the breaker or arc out and burn up the wire.
#23
Re: batheroom welding setup
Here is an interesting thing to note. With my Dynasty 200dx, I have welded 3/16 aluminum at full go pedal flat 200amps, till I hit the duty cycle, and my air cooled torch was so hot I had wear my big metal core welding glove on my torch hand, and even then it was almost unbearable. All with bare wires plugged into my dryer outlet. I welded like that obviously not that hot all the time for a year in that basement. The black hornet has pieces from that welding, as does 90dx, as does Urban Indian, as does Brine04, as does Pistol, as does Trevor72, as does ect...
Never had an issue. Keep in mind also that the wires had to go in and out every time I welded so that we could still use the dryer, its not like I just plugged them in once and said good. That setup has traveled to many locations as well, and when they did not have 220v outlet, I would put the wires straight into the breaker box, works well like that too.
from my experience, for the couple short times he will weld like that, I don't see an issue. I was far more concerned about the newspaper that he had put down to protect the lino.
Never had an issue. Keep in mind also that the wires had to go in and out every time I welded so that we could still use the dryer, its not like I just plugged them in once and said good. That setup has traveled to many locations as well, and when they did not have 220v outlet, I would put the wires straight into the breaker box, works well like that too.
from my experience, for the couple short times he will weld like that, I don't see an issue. I was far more concerned about the newspaper that he had put down to protect the lino.
#25
Re: batheroom welding setup
Originally Posted by CSaddict
No, wrong again. The poor connection in the outlet itself will cause it to heat up. The connections will burn, along with the insulation on the wires, and ultimately heat up enough to burn the lugs off and short and could start a fire. Im glad you are an electrician and approve of his hook up and tell him he's fine. He's not, its unsafe.
That said we never leave a connection like this unattended, if we leave for lunch or for the day we disconnect.
I would agree that if you don't feel comfortable making a safe connection like this you shouldn't.
#26
Re: batheroom welding setup
The extension wire is 8/3 and 10ft long, breaker says 40amp 240v, leads are well tucked into the wall and checked on, breaker off when unattended. Was thinking of hardwiring the wires to a replacement dryer plug for easy plug and play if i do more of this. Voltage was between 3 and 4 so definately not near maxed out. Really just a temporary setup while I look for a shop or house.
The first welds were horizontal along the seam. Parts of the shitty resonator were blowing through and the bead was stacking up on the adapter so a bit tough in some spots to get the right heat, not to mention welding blind. Helmet = priority #1. The vertical welds across the seam were for strength
I'm looking forward to practicing with some new materials that have consistent thickness.
Dave I will come visit. I shall provide additional compensation for your knowledge with import beeers and strippers!
The first welds were horizontal along the seam. Parts of the shitty resonator were blowing through and the bead was stacking up on the adapter so a bit tough in some spots to get the right heat, not to mention welding blind. Helmet = priority #1. The vertical welds across the seam were for strength
I'm looking forward to practicing with some new materials that have consistent thickness.
Dave I will come visit. I shall provide additional compensation for your knowledge with import beeers and strippers!