I bought one of these, and I like it, although not nearly as much as my
> MillerMatic 200.
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> I have lately run into problems when I want to run something at the top of
> the parameters of the machine. I went and asked for an .045 liner, and > they
> gave me the wrong kind, an .035". The machine has rollers for .030, so
> don't know if it would even run .045. I did get a roll of .035" FCAW. >
> I turn up the heat, and the wire speed, but I just can't seem to get the
> puddle and fusion I need. I'm welding on some 1/4". The trigger > situation
> has been solved by the addition of a $2 doorbell bar, but the speed or
> something seems intermittent. I haven't really done a ton of welding with
> it on lower settings with .025" or .030", but can't get that sound I like
> with the higher settings.
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> Maybe I need to get out the FCAW, or just stick weld thicker things? >
> Anyone have any thoughts of a 175 at the top of the range?
>
> Steve
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> Heart surgery pending?
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