This welder caught my attention being a 175A welder that comes with a spool gun and has favorable reviews:
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I downloaded the manual and here's what it says about the spool gun.
SPOOL GUN OPERATION
Your MIG175 can operate a hand-held spool gun. This will allow you weld both Aluminum and Steel.
NOTE: for use on steel 18ga - 1/4"; aluminum 1/8" plate or thicker.
- Turn the power off and remove plug from AC outlet
- Change the internal switch from MIG to Spool Gun
- Plug spool gun into outlet on the front panel of the unit.
- Install 4" roll of steel or aluminum (4043) wire
NOTE: Spool gun with Mig will only weld aluminum plate 1/8" and thicker
Anyone here know why it isn't recommended for aluminum thinner than 1/8"? Anyone know why they specify 4043 wire? I'm just wondering why these limitations that other spool guns don't seem to have (that I know of).
RogerN