Re: welding cast iron engine blocks


"John" <johnmanders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I've an
inverter (switch mode power supply) stick welder, I think that may be DC
output - how can I tell, any ideas?

Julian.

The name plate should tell you.

Silly me, It does indeed! 'DC inverter MMA welder'!

Power factor 0.93 - For Tim

Julian.




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