Hi, got the Clarke Mig 135TE welder in the end due to the power requirements and this being the largest on a normal 13 Amp plug. Been giving it a try and now seem to be settling to it. I found I had to turn the power and speed down more than expected from the manual and had to play around a lot with the gas to get it flowing. Most practice welds were gasless due to that issue!
So just a question on gas for those who have the experience. How much of a sound should I get from the gas flowing. I now get a 'fhut' sound when pressing the trigger if pressurised. But cannot hear a hiss as such. Is the 2-3 litres/min quoted in the manual such low flow for the handle? (it's not a lot really I suppose) Also I have seen some posts on the web about the small bottles lasting for only short periods like, 6 minutes of welding. That would be 18 litres at 3 litres/min. So does the rate have to be really high despite the manufacturers figures or are they set up wrong. You can get a small bottle of 110 litres and at 3 litres/min that should last 36 mins by my maths. A bit different. I appreciate there are bigger bottles out there but they do need storage and it does depend on use. Any thoughts? Derek -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
