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Post by toynrnd on Jul 26, 2003 19:40:01 GMT -5
Has anyone ever tried using one of those portable jump start thingies as a portable stick welder?
If so, how did it work?
If not, why not?
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Post by bensredyj on Jul 26, 2003 22:03:25 GMT -5
Hmmm is it as strong as hooking up two batteries? I guess you recharge those with a wall outlet?
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Post by jpnut on Jul 30, 2003 6:23:20 GMT -5
I don't think that you have enough output off of one of those. They say if you really want to weld with batteries you should have at least 3 of them wired together. Try this link. www.pirate4x4.com/tech/on-boardwelder/"Battery Welding: here are some brief instructions on welding with batteries. First of all, you need at least two car batteries, but three is better. The reason for this is that you need about 36 volts to get a decent arc from the weld rod. You must wire the batteries in a series fashion. You can use a few sets of jumper cables to do so. The batteries must be as far away from the welding as possible! Also cover them with a blanket or tarp incase of an explosion. Three batteries: From the first battery, attach a cable from positive to negative of the second battery. Then from the second battery, connect a cable from the positive to the negative of the third battery. Now, your welding rod cable will go from your positive side on your third battery, and the ground cable will come off the negative side of the first battery. Your ready to weld now! Be real careful!!!!!! This will produce 36 volts and about 250 amps." Thus I don't think one of those portable jumper thingies will work. |
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Post by BIG J on Aug 1, 2003 18:17:48 GMT -5
or just make your own with a 100A externally regulated ford alt like i did
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Post by toynrnd on Aug 1, 2003 21:05:32 GMT -5
pictures??
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Post by jpnut on Aug 2, 2003 14:31:51 GMT -5
Go to the above link, read or just go over to Jason's.
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