Not happy with the ReadyWelder!

[dontoe]

Well, I ain't a bit happy with the ReadyWelder I just got. Maybe the wire size is to large, but I can't get any penetration at all with two fully charged batteries in series! 24 VDC. I got a tank of 75% Argon 25% CO2 and .030 wire. Wire size is to large is all I can think of! Photos later!

 

[Geargrinder]

There MUST be somthing wrong! I get full penitration on 1/2" plate with mine and 2 good batt. runnin' .040 flux core. I LOVE mine, that's with 2 old cheep car batt. (it will run 'em dead quick )

 

[dontoe]

There MUST be somthing wrong! I get full penitration on 1/2" plate with mine and 2 good batt. runnin' .040 flux core. I LOVE mine, that's with 2 old cheep car batt. (it will run 'em dead quick )

I thought it might be my technique! I'll try some more!

 

[sled_dog]

what is your technique? 75/25 argon/co2 isn't going to penetrate as well as a good flux cored wire. Flux cored penetrates well just doens't make the greatest looking results.

 

[dhcomp]

if this was goign to be more for trail repairs, flux core is probably going to be a better option for shielding....outside sequestering gasses tend to blow away.....

 

[Russell]

Fluxcore will always get way better penetration, just won't look as pretty if you don't know how to weld very well, lol

 

[tRustyK5]

Try some .023 wire, or .035 flux core...

Rene

 

[westcoastblazin]

If your using flux core, go dual shield, your welds will look great.

 

[joez]

Either drop to .023 or so, or switch to a flux core. With .035 flux, two good batteries and a good intermediate cable i have to be carefull not to burn through anything less than 3/16". Sometimes i forget how much more power it has over my lincoln 135.

 

[jlr113]

I used mine quite abit when I put up my aircraft hanger. It worked great, I have a M1009 and purchased the 24V plug adapter with my Ready Welder. Started the truck, plugged everything in, used flux core went to work. Wouldn't carry anything else.

 

[blazinzuk]

from the dead we shall rise!

 

[cuervo]

from the dead we shall rise!

5 years worth!!