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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Mig and plasma size
hi Glen.
Yes, i have been a bit slow recently. I've got some things to machine and the workshop i use is closed for the summer holidays. Plus, ive been waiting for the new welder as im going to arc weld the stainless to mild steel parts on the hatch and hinge bracket as i find it easier.
Plus ive had the tedious "other things" to do.
But im hoping to be back up to speed soon. i try and do just a bit every day. Today i just ordered the 63amp plug for the new welder. Ok, its not much, but its something.
Yes, the dome window is going on one way or the other! Ive bought the dome from Emile already and im just working on the mounting/release system.
regards
James
Howsit(hi)James
I like your new machine .I think I will take your advice on the oxy /act .I
have also noticed a slow down on your sub or am I just reading into things
are you still planning on
fitting that dome window I think
its a great idea having an extra escape hatch I have been part of a few
underwater diver rescues on the westcoast.S#@ happens.
Thanks again
Glen South Africa
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Frankland" <james@guernseysubmarine.com>
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:11 PM
Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Mig and plasma size
Hi Glen.
Sounds great with your lathe. I wish i had one that size at home!
As for your welder. If your using the MIG process, i wouldn't get anything
less than 200amps minimum. I bought the most powerfull single phase machine
i could get which is 250amp. I cant find it now on the lincoln website i'm
afraid.
I have 240v supply at the head through a 63amp socket which i had to have
specially fitted for the machine.
I find it perfect for what i need to do. Its got plenty of power.
I do need to use MMA process sometime as well so today actually i have just
bought a new MMA/TIG machine.
I managed to get an X demonstration model so it was half price but still
with the warranty.
Its this one:
http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Catalog/equipmentdatasheet.aspx?p=58170
I'll rig it to fit to my 63amp socket but i think it would work on a 32amp
socket like you would have for a house cooker.
As for plasma cutting, do you really need one? You've already got Oxy/Act
so can you just not rig that up for cutting? Works fine for me.
Kind regards
James
----- Original Message -----
From: glen brown [mailto:glenbrown@vodamail.co.za]
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Sent: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:12:07 +0200
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Mig and plasma size
Hi James
Bought my lathe today 16"swing used only 6 hours 1m c to c +stacks of
accessories.I am busy trying to source
a mig machine and a plasma cutter and hope u or someone could give me advice
on amperage ect i only have
single phase .I am used to stick and tig welding and also have oxy/acc equip
.
I would also appreciate any other advice for starting out building my K350 I
have studied your web site and all the
others sites hopefully I to will be able to contribute something as
meaningful one day.
Thanks from South Africa the proud winners of 1 silver medal in the
Olympics.
Glen
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