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23rd Dec 2017, 05:16 PM #1Most Valued Member
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American made AC/DC HF device for welding aluminium (contains 240v wiring)
Hey guys i purchased this AC/DC high frequency device from a guy on ebay called Heward this is the second generation device there is now a third generation device just released a week ago (i purchased mine around 4-5 weeks ago)
its pre-built but will need to go into a box as it contains 240v wiring, it comes with everything as pictured from the seller in the USA
it cost $145 delivered and took 4 weeks to ship over
looking to sell it for $145 including express shipping anywhere in OZ
just after i bought this device i bought a commercially made AC/DC Tig welder
here is the newer 3rd generation on ebay https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Arc-Star...19.m1438.l2649
trying to upload 8 pictures 4 of the device and 4 of instructions, this device basically turns a old AC stick welder into a AC HF Tig welder for welding alumininum
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23rd Dec 2017, 05:29 PM #2
Hi frequency attachment units are not a new thing.
These were units available as an accessory for the CIG AC Transarc welders many years ago in the 60's & 70's.They were sold complete and just needed to be plugged into a 240V GPO and connected to the welder output. They were re badged Miller units to the best of my knowledge.
Grahame
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23rd Dec 2017, 06:56 PM #3Most Valued Member
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Yeah your right GC i had one of the old HF boxes made by Ashton i think it was Australian made they are hard to find i think from memory i sold mine for 250 buxs
I was going to keep this little device for a rainy day but have decided if i sell my other AC/DC Tig machine i'm going to upgrade to a new Bosweld AC/DC from bunnings
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23rd Dec 2017, 08:29 PM #4Diamond Member
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I don't understand why you keep changing welders all the time, the one you have now isn't that difficult to use.
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23rd Dec 2017, 08:50 PM #5Most Valued Member
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I get frustrated quicker with the settings than me typing it each time someone ask's i don't weld every week so when i learn one of the settings i forget it along with everything else just like today i was welding late this afternoon i made sure not to touch my dials and everything was out of wack i stayed calm this time and figured it out after a couple regrinds but my mig only has 2 dials not 8-10 i eventually got the right settings and had to pack up, hope that explains it
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23rd Dec 2017, 10:05 PM #6Diamond Member
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You could write the settings down in a book for different material types/thicknesses. Most of the dials will stay the same, mainly just the amperage you will be changing. You could even use a paint pen and mark the dials on the welder, so if they happen to move around you can put them back to the right place easily enough.
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23rd Dec 2017, 10:50 PM #7Most Valued Member
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That is an idea i have thought about doing i guess i just never get around to doing it, a labeller would be good at the moment i try not to touch the settings or move the machine this goes for the tig and mig but i know without labelling i will be back on here asking for settings again
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