Hello to the welders:
I have recently acquired a small stick welder that operates on 110 volt supply. The existing amperage control is a two way switch that
selects either 50 amps, or 90 amps. I do not wish to use this welder
in 90 amp mode as the duty cycle is ridiculous at this setting. I
also want to be able to control the current in smaller steps and be
able to run the welder as low as 30 amps for some sheet metal
purposes.
Is it reasonable to swap out the coarse, two position output amperage switch with a type of rheostat or potentiometer that could deliver lower amperage and smaller increments of adjustment?
I am not a complete knucklehead with electricity, basic circuitry, and wiring in general. I have not however worked with a welder assembly. What would the preconditions and precautions that should be observed when planning such a modification? Has anyone been involved in such a modification to a welder's circuitry?
Thanks, Skeeter.
I have recently acquired a small stick welder that operates on 110 volt supply. The existing amperage control is a two way switch that
Is it reasonable to swap out the coarse, two position output amperage switch with a type of rheostat or potentiometer that could deliver lower amperage and smaller increments of adjustment?
I am not a complete knucklehead with electricity, basic circuitry, and wiring in general. I have not however worked with a welder assembly. What would the preconditions and precautions that should be observed when planning such a modification? Has anyone been involved in such a modification to a welder's circuitry?
Thanks, Skeeter.