I have recently been given an electric welder which I wish to use to play
>with and gain experience. The item was left in a deceased relative's estate
>so no info is available from source.
>I have not welded before but am an active diy'er so would like to play. Is
>any one aware of a good welding guide on the net.
>Looking in the Screwfix catalogue I see there are several types of welder
>( Tig Mig etc ) and I don't know what type this is. The model is a Cebora
>MFV50, Article number 1741, I have searched the Net without joy on that
>model, think it's an oldish model.
>Also it is fitted with an industrial type mains inlet round plug, if changed
>is it suitable for connection to domestic ring main ( 13Amp plug ) or would
>a heavy current spur have to be installed. The max output current of the
>welder is 220 Amps.
>I notice that welding has a high ( in the top 10 ) incidence of accident
>occurance so what should I be aware of. I know to use a mask but does
>welding spit molten metal, how do I protect myself.
>I have not yet switched it on so any help welcome.
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is a good sized machine if you can get it going. Check the voltage requirements - many of that size are 440V 3 phase. Some can be wired to 240V with a lower current rating. Geoff