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26th Mar 2024, 04:25 PM
Thread: Unimig Compressor for Plasme Cutter
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Like you, no experience with it. From my...
Like you, no experience with it.
From my previous work with plasma cutters I too am sceptical about the delivery rate for it based on its size. I also struggle to see how they have incorporated... -
18th Mar 2024, 04:49 PM
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Do you have RCD's with separate circuit breakers,...
Do you have RCD's with separate circuit breakers, or separate RCBO's for each circuit ?
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15th Mar 2024, 07:55 PM
Thread: Advice on Oxy/Acetylene kit
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Totally agree with this statement, BOC will also...
Totally agree with this statement, BOC will also be happy to chase you and on sell any debt if you have a cylinder recorded against your name.
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13th Mar 2024, 05:28 PM
Thread: Advice on Oxy/Acetylene kit
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Knowing what you want to do with the tool really...
Knowing what you want to do with the tool really is key.
Personally I would not go past a Dillon / Henrob / Cobra torch for most welding and brazing, they are still made now by Detroit Torch... -
6th Mar 2024, 06:15 PM
Thread: How to regulate current on a 12volt circuit
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OK do it how you want, but it is not the same if...
OK do it how you want, but it is not the same if the pitch happens to be different.
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6th Mar 2024, 01:45 PM
Thread: How to regulate current on a 12volt circuit
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It is not the diameter of the sprocket used for...
It is not the diameter of the sprocket used for calculations with chain drive.
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5th Mar 2024, 08:49 AM
Thread: How to regulate current on a 12volt circuit
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Shaft, wheel and sprocket diameter do not play...
Shaft, wheel and sprocket diameter do not play into the calculations.
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3rd Mar 2024, 04:13 PM
Thread: How to regulate current on a 12volt circuit
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Refer posts 4, 7 and 8
Refer posts 4, 7 and 8
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27th Feb 2024, 04:41 PM
Thread: How to regulate current on a 12volt circuit
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The reason for the difference is that Ohms is a...
The reason for the difference is that Ohms is a resistive measurement, a coil or motor is an inductive load.
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25th Feb 2024, 08:54 PM
Thread: How to regulate current on a 12volt circuit
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As above, usually speed control of motors is done...
As above, usually speed control of motors is done by controlling the voltage by switching or pulsing the supply to it not by controlling the current draw.
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25th Feb 2024, 08:26 PM
Thread: How to regulate current on a 12volt circuit
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Also keep in mind that starter motors are not...
Also keep in mind that starter motors are not designed to run for extended periods of time.
The lifespan of such a motor will probably be very short when used for your intended purpose. -
21st Feb 2024, 05:03 PM
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These maybe ?...
These maybe ?
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19th Feb 2024, 05:48 PM
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Wait for the OP but my guess would be a sump pump...
Wait for the OP but my guess would be a sump pump maybe for a cellar or basement ??
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16th Feb 2024, 03:37 PM
Thread: Galvanized roof rotting
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Could also be related to galvanic corrosion due...
Could also be related to galvanic corrosion due to the metal frames for the solar panels.
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15th Feb 2024, 05:58 PM
Thread: Soldering Hole in Steel?
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Yep usually using killed spirits as the flux,...
Yep usually using killed spirits as the flux, during soldering the acid based flux is vaporised spreading over a wide area. Cleaning after soldering was a must if you wanted the item to have a long...
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12th Feb 2024, 06:22 PM
Thread: Soldering Hole in Steel?
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Soldering steel has some traps, get it wrong and...
Soldering steel has some traps, get it wrong and you potentially damage the gal coating on the steel.
Suitable flux will usually be acid based not good for the zinc. Soldering without flux on the... -
12th Feb 2024, 04:03 PM
Thread: Soldering Hole in Steel?
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Soldering steel is possible but is usually done...
Soldering steel is possible but is usually done with a flux which will cause issues.
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10th Feb 2024, 05:44 PM
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Plenty of cheaper versions but unsure of current...
Plenty of cheaper versions but unsure of current stockists. Just search for "master slave powerboard"
https://www.doss.com.au/doss2016/product/33540300/... -
31st Jan 2024, 09:54 PM
Thread: Renting, Volantarilly Inspection 2 Weeks In
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Apologies, I think my previous comments may not...
Apologies, I think my previous comments may not have been clear, when referring to “spotless condition” my intent was the removal of any areas that could be viewed as a potential risk to the property...
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31st Jan 2024, 06:44 PM
Thread: Renting, Volantarilly Inspection 2 Weeks In
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Good luck then ! Only suggestion I would make...
Good luck then !
Only suggestion I would make is get your side in spotless condition as the pictures you posted does not convey a good look from the renter perspective! -
31st Jan 2024, 05:07 PM
Thread: Renting, Volantarilly Inspection 2 Weeks In
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Clean tools or not they are obviously workshop...
Clean tools or not they are obviously workshop equipment not tools that you would use in the house, add to that there is nothing on the tiled floor or carpet to provide protection if there was any...
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27th Jan 2024, 07:08 PM
Thread: WTB Small Power Hacksaw, Sydney
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Cutting capacity really is based on the size of...
Cutting capacity really is based on the size of the saw, plenty of them will cut larger material than you require.
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/b003
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25th Jan 2024, 09:23 PM
Thread: plastic jerry can pouring spout
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Sorry, I expected that they were a fairly...
Sorry, I expected that they were a fairly standardised size:C
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25th Jan 2024, 07:16 PM
Thread: Spring compression by rotation?? Help
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Just put a needle scaler attachment on your drill...
Just put a needle scaler attachment on your drill ???
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/ultimate-tools-uns12sds-needle-scaler-sds-plus-attachment -
23rd Jan 2024, 03:57 PM
Thread: plastic jerry can pouring spout
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As in this:...
As in this:
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/pro-quip-jerry-can-pourer/283544.html?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_IT1itzygwMVDYuDBx3-VAx0EAQYAyABEgIJs_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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19th Jan 2024, 06:50 PM
Thread: Drilling toughened glass
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All holes and cutting of toughened glass must be...
All holes and cutting of toughened glass must be completed before the toughening process is done.
If you attempt to modify it expect the worst. -
15th Jan 2024, 04:15 PM
Thread: Portable welding power
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For the nerd's a bit more on the underlying...
For the nerd's a bit more on the underlying architecture.
https://www.wolfspeed.com/knowledge-center/article/wolfspeed-powers-telcodiums-lightest-5kw-portable-power-station/
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13th Jan 2024, 10:51 AM
Thread: 3hp 120L Air Compressor
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Dont tell us that you intend to release the...
Dont tell us that you intend to release the refrigerant into the atmosphere! :o
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9th Jan 2024, 10:55 AM
Thread: 3hp 120L Air Compressor
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Would be interesting to know how long a setup...
Would be interesting to know how long a setup like that would last.
My understanding is that the lubrication for refrigeration compressors is mixed with the refrigerant. Happy to be corrected if... -
8th Jan 2024, 06:28 PM
Thread: 3hp 120L Air Compressor
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I invested by replacing my compressor with a...
I invested by replacing my compressor with a Chicago Hush from Sydney Tools...
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4th Jan 2024, 10:45 AM
Thread: Welding Helmet Lense
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Was the floodlight placed behind you ? if so the...
Was the floodlight placed behind you ? if so the light shines into the helmet which is not what you want.
The light needs to be off to the side or in front of you, also do not have the front of the... -
3rd Jan 2024, 10:28 PM
Thread: Welding Helmet Lense
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Does it have adjustable shades ?, if not there is...
Does it have adjustable shades ?, if not there is not much you can do if you value your eyesight.
Better helmets have adjustable shade, not all of them are a green shade anymore. Unimig call... -
3rd Jan 2024, 06:34 PM
Thread: WIA 200i AC/DC Weldmatic remote connections
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Not sure I am following here, the first link is...
Not sure I am following here, the first link is for a Hampdon pedal to suit WIA 200i, MC105-0 same model as the manual ?
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3rd Jan 2024, 11:36 AM
Thread: WIA 200i AC/DC Weldmatic remote connections
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I assume by remote you are referring to the foot...
I assume by remote you are referring to the foot pedal ?
https://www.hampdon.com.au/Foot-Control-Pedal-to-Suit-WIA-200i-ACDC-MC105-0
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1st Jan 2024, 01:52 PM
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Only if the welder is designed to run from DC,...
Only if the welder is designed to run from DC, you cannot run a welder designed for an AC input off DC input.
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28th Dec 2023, 11:02 AM
Thread: Need to weld this hole in my boat
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What gas are you using for TIG, and do you have a...
What gas are you using for TIG, and do you have a proper cylinder of it or just using one of the disposable bottles ?
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25th Dec 2023, 10:36 PM
Thread: Need to weld this hole in my boat
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The dynamic power function is explained in...
The dynamic power function is explained in section 7.4
https://www.ewm-sales.com/upload/099-005545-EW501.pdf
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25th Dec 2023, 05:43 PM
Thread: Need to weld this hole in my boat
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Gaz, The manual is as clear as mud, trying to...
Gaz,
The manual is as clear as mud, trying to read through it I think you have interpreted the "soft or hard - Choke effect/dynamics" as being related to the "Dynamic power adjustment", from what... -
23rd Dec 2023, 06:49 PM
Thread: Need to weld this hole in my boat
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So there is access, just limited. Thin chisel...
So there is access, just limited.
Thin chisel or scrapper and silicone remover ?
https://chemron.com.au/shop/cleaning/silicone-remover/
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23rd Dec 2023, 04:45 PM
Thread: Need to weld this hole in my boat
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If there is no access then how did it get spread...
If there is no access then how did it get spread all over ?
Unless the inner rib was removed to apply the silicon then it will probably be just a blob and a deburring tool will remove it from the... -
16th Dec 2023, 01:16 PM
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Not first hand experience but a number of the...
Not first hand experience but a number of the automotive shows I watch are using these for custom manufacturing of chassis components as well as interior and exterior trims and fittings.
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4th Dec 2023, 09:27 PM
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Here you go...
Here you go
https://www.streetmachine.com.au/features/massive-attack-1955-chevrolet-sports-coupe#:~:text=With%20its%20twin%2Dsupercharged%2027,registered%2C%20street%2Ddriven%20car. -
13th Nov 2023, 04:06 PM
Thread: Renting and Open House Inspections
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Read here...
Read here
https://tenantsqld.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Entry-and-Privacy-Nov-09_SD.pdf
Further info
https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/ending-a-tenancy/open-houses-and-viewings
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21st Oct 2023, 11:20 PM
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First of all is it a modern Ozito inverter...
First of all is it a modern Ozito inverter welder, or an older choke style Ozito welder ?
Choke welders have a large inrush current which will trip the circuit breaker on most smaller generators... -
20th Oct 2023, 06:59 PM
Thread: Web server problems
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Http 500 range errors are indicative that the web...
Http 500 range errors are indicative that the web server that you are sending your query to encountered an internal error processing the request....
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2nd Oct 2023, 10:11 PM
Thread: 300mm Grinder Refurb
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Speedi sleeve ?? ...
Speedi sleeve ??
https://www.skf.com/au/products/industrial-seals/power-transmission-seals/wear-sleeves/skf-speedi-sleeve -
23rd Sep 2023, 01:09 PM
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Great to see you fixed it before he bought it. :U
Great to see you fixed it before he bought it. :U
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21st Sep 2023, 05:54 PM
Thread: Plasma Cutter Glasses
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All you need is a welding helmet with adjustable...
All you need is a welding helmet with adjustable shade setting.
The shade required for plasma cutting is based on the power of the cutter you have. Assuming the 45 in the model number is 45 amp... -
20th Aug 2023, 12:23 PM
Thread: Machining Bakelite?
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From a few Google searches it looks like a lot of...
From a few Google searches it looks like a lot of commercially available bushings are hardened steel then copper coated and then final surface is PTFE
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11th Aug 2023, 03:19 PM
Thread: Mystery Fastener.
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Used for signs or displays, here is a local VIC...
Used for signs or displays, here is a local VIC outlet
https://www.slimlinewarehouse.com.au/177/sign-systems