Years ago, at least 20, I snagged an elderly Marquette 110vt buzzbox.
Its always been an utter pain in the ass to weld with, as it seems to be nearly unable to maintain an arc. Open voltage is right at 34 volts, not measured under load.
Data plate shows up to 90amps, 30volts open current, so it SHOULD be able to burn 3/32 rod well enough. Line voltage is 124volts, on a 50 amp circuit. with a sag to 122volts when I strike an arc. Or try to.
There is no reactor(?) coil in the machine, just a hefty transformer, with 3 taps, Low, Med, High
I dragged it out over the weekend and tried welding with it since my skill level has increased a smidge since I got it .
Its still a pain in the ass. Even with 3/32 rod of various types, it will bearly maintain an arch, but the rod turns red very quickly and sags, even though it wont burn properly.
Is this an indication of too low an arc voltage, given that Ive good reasonable current..enough to sag the rod.
Ive tried 1/16", and its not a hell of a lot better, with 6011/6013 etc being tried in all sizes.
Would I be served by making a reactor (?) choke(?)
Chuckle..this is simply a fun thing, as Ive got other..better..welders to use.
Any of you technical guys give me a heads up ?
Gunner
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