more welding practice, PP205

[DVA]

150 amps is getting at it, I have only tig welded with a water cooled torch and life was nice. I would assume that you can hang on to the back of the handel if the torch gets too hot, I do this some times when mig welding. Thanks for the info.

[presure2]

i've only welded up ~ 160amps a handful of times on some 3/16 (i think anyway..lol) aluminum playing around for practice, the torch gets good and warm after a handful of beads, but give it a few minutes to cool (smoke break!) and its good to go again.
i'll tell ya man, for everything i've used it for (which admittadly isnt really THAT much other than prolly 4-5 tanks(80) of argon worth of practice, a exhaust b-pipe and some intercooler piping for a friend, and this little project) its really worked perfectly.
the footpedal takes some getting used to, but overall, for the price i paid i feel like i more than got my moneys worth.
oleg and crew answered all my questions, were helpful in helping me choose the correct welder for my application, and were there for me every step of the way thruout my purchase.
fortunately for me, i havent had any issues with the unit since it arrived that has required me to get any kind of service, but i feel confident that if that need ever arrises, that they will take care of me.