The main focus with input power is that it has to be matched to the type of primary power available. You rarely see a DIY welder working on a piece of metal thicker than ¼ inch… See more

When determining output power, welders have to have two things on their minds – the thickness of the metal and the diameter of the wire. A good piece of advice and a general rul… See more

Welding at lower outputs will increase the duty cycle of a machine. Also, a duty cycle is evaluated at a specific ambient temperature, 104o F being the golden standard. H… See more

Also, it is important to replace the drive rolls from time to time. These are found in the push and push-pull feeders. Choosing and attaching the correct drive rolls that can feed the we… See more