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26-02-2006, 09:10 PM
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Grinder+Welder = Race car
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Hi Guys, can gasless mig welders be converted over to run gas? I've got a lead on a gasless, but want the flexibility of a gas mig and being able to purge, and change gas types.
Anyone in Qld got a mig (gas mig) they wanna sell?
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26-02-2006, 10:14 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Not sure but don't think so.
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27-02-2006, 12:30 AM
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Mate if it is gasless, in a word no, different internals, to do with gas flow. If it was a gas mig you can use gasless wire with it, the flux is inside the wire for gasless welding. Your contact tip diameter would have to match & the gas supply port is not affected, hope this helps.
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27-02-2006, 02:09 AM
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You would need to change the wire assembly, need the different lead and torch, plus the fittings and the regs, would cost you more to convert than to just buy an existing one.
ive got a gas mig forsale if you are interested at all, what are you looking to do with it? |
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27-02-2006, 11:03 AM
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gasless MIG's can be used with gas...
if they were built to do so... i.e dual functionality! If it was built to be gasless only then you are stuck i would imagine |
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27-02-2006, 11:25 AM
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27-02-2006, 11:32 AM
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EF Fairmont Ghia
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what a coincidence, thats the same unit i want to sell
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27-02-2006, 01:50 PM
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Grinder+Welder = Race car
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1/4" plate steel is more than man enough for what I want. I was figuring on welding 1/8" plate tops, but I spose the extra capacity is always nice...
I'll send you a PM madhatter. Ben.
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27-02-2006, 03:54 PM
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You wont be sorry with it. It will do what ever you need perfectly.
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27-02-2006, 09:59 PM
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