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oldschoolace:
 :LolLolLolLol:

The only reason why i am considering it is for general use not bmx stuff  :shocked:
Their previous ones have needed a 30 amp socket to run from but these look like they may be different  ???

oldtired:
i've got a Hilka one had it years ,runs off normal plug ,  up to 140amp arc, thermal cut off etc,  1.5 to 3mm rods ,  great for general blob welding,  knocking up fly off ramps  :daumenhoch: very good for spot welding handle bar extensions in place  :daumenhoch:,

 have used it to fill dints in tubes but its a bit of a gamble as to weather or not you blow a hole rather then weld   , one might be ok then an inch further down the tube it'll blow , braze or tig (dc inverter) is the only way for bike tubes , 

rods are dirt cheap from screwfix sold by weight so you get loads if you go for a thinner rod,  takes a bit of practice to get a neat weld but very satisfying once you get the hang of it ,       ticks a good few boxes in the sunday workshop danger check list too  :daumenhoch:  :LolLolLolLol:

oldschoolace:
Sounds good. Forgot about making ramps etc  :D

Think i may have a dabble with one  :daumenhoch:

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