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Posted by Dave on April 19, 19100 at 21:45:36:
Through various wheeling and dealing I have acquired an arc welder. It's made by N/W or National Farm Supply (that's whats on the front). It runs off my dryer socket. Anyway, I have no idea how to use it. More specifically, I know how it works, I've played around with it. I've welded some scrap together. I have some general questions however. On the front there are three plugs, low, high, and work. Work is my ground, but what is the difference between high and low. Which applications would determine that. How do I determine what range, and voltage to use? obviously it depends somewhat on the metal you are welding. There is a big handle on top that cranks it up to 225 or down to 40.
Thanks in advance...I can answer CATV/Stereo Related questions in return..that's what I do.
dave (raleigh, NC)