Re: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2022 10:03 pm
Think you might need a different torch as the gas has to exit around the tip.
Alan
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Another way is to look for a torch that has a manual gas valve incorporated in the switch/trigger, possibly from the 'with gas' version of the same or similar mig. The torch you have may have parts in common with the 'with gas' models. You would not then need a gas valve/solenoid.Robsey wrote: ↑Sun Jun 19, 2022 1:59 pm Thanks -
I have been looking online, and it appears to be quite easy to convert my welder from gasless to MIG.
General gist is to reverse the polarity of the earth clamp and torch connections.
Plumb in an electronic gas valve.
And connect a gas bottle and regulator.
Not sure if I need to change the tip of the torch too.
But it all looks doable for a modestly manageable outlay.
I've every confidence it will work, you know your stuff.Robsey wrote: ↑Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:34 pmThe real test will be on Friday when we test my loom and see if it sorts her fridge issue.
Fingers crossed.
I have mentioned that I am not a fan of the connector block that the conversion company installed for the previous owner.
A bit rough, but I suppose it fulfils a need.
I suspect using the middle post and a link cable to the right-hand post for the negative rail will not help either.
And the leisure battery - strapped back, rather than clamped in situ.
Yes - definitely a "Bodgit & Scarper" job.ilovedmymantas wrote: ↑Thu Jul 28, 2022 1:48 am I'm surprised a conversion company would do this,
it looks very amateurish.
It appears to be the same method used as for the gas bottle under the sink, next to the fridge.ilovedmymantas wrote: ↑Thu Jul 28, 2022 1:48 am I'm ok with a strapped leisure battery - if it's done correctly.
This one isn't to me. The anchor point is too far from the edge of the battery and too low down. It should be three-quarters up the battery parallel not a third up
Have you been talking to Troy? - lol