Good review Sid. I appreciate people like you taking the time to do the reviews. A lot of us lay backs benefit greatly. If you don't mind I would like to add a few words. This same welder can be found under various names with and without a display. Also some with no name. A display is a plus...no guessing as to why it's not working. The one drawback to these units is that they use a 5000 to 5500mAh, high C, 1S (4.2v max) battery which is very difficult to find and pricey if found...upwards of $30 to $40. By default not the highest quality battery is included, which may explain why some people encountered problems after a short time. I would recommend a unit that uses a 2 or 3S battery which is more common in the RC world and thus lower in cost. Maybe look at a unit that uses an external battery which will offer more options. Also, stick with pure nickel strips. A lot of these units come with nickel plated steel strips. The nickel plating is blasted off by the weld and rust will eventually set in around the weld. If unsure whether they are plated or pure nickel, simply bend the strip with little effort and if it stays bent, it's nickel. If it tends to spring back it's plated steel.

Thanks for review, learning my way back after a several ,several years . Your videos helps a bit. Get and stay healthy !

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Obadiah 😁

Glad you responded to let me know you made the updated review. I will purchase this model. Thank you and great video.

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply blue cat. I make no money from these reviews this is just my own personal opinion. I hope you have a good luck with it as well. Best of luck.

orderd one of these lastnight before watching any reviews, glad it turned out to be good enough

Always remember to change the thickness of the Ni strip depending on the current of the battery pack. Drill repairs will draw significant current and the matter needs some thought. Great video and well done. Stay safe out there.

Looks good.. I'm in the market for a welder today. I'll get this and then something else later. 👍👍 Good stuff

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments Herbert. 😁

Thanks for the video. I was considering one of these and now I will buy it. Hope you are doing well.

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. 😁

Thanks for the update..

Wow, that thing actually works? The only familiarity I had with spot welding before was in regards to a much larger machine. I wanted to build a power bank into a .30 cal steel ammo can. Or 50 cal/M80 depending on a project I have planned. I was going to just solder it, but there's very little information about controlling resistance in the battery because I guess these are the things people use instead. It makes sense. Great video btw, I'm going to order me one of thse things.

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I hope it works well for you. 👍

I have this Bifrc dh20 pro spotwelder. One thing i know is.. that the included nickle steel plate 0,12 x 8mm strip can be spotwelded fairly easy..My previous ebike battery.. the voltage is sagging allot, maybe because i only used a sing ,012mm strip.I've seen your vid but im still doubing about 0,15 mm pure nickled strip. Will it be powerfull enough to do the job. Maybe its a better option to just put 2x 0,12mm strip on top.

So the first welder was user error. Lightly sand both surfaces and use a lighter touch when welding.

I just bought this Device for $39 and am very happy with it. I previously bought a cheaper one that had a Case that was too large and was therefore poorly made. This is super compact in an Aluminum Housing and comes with a Storage Box. The Workmanship is also very good and with the Seller's Price Offer from $41 to $39, it was a great Offer that I accepted immediately. Can only recommend buying this rather than a cheaper one.

Just got mine and it worked great just want i wanted it for and it cost £27 and took 4 days to arrive from ebay and i only got this one because of watching this video.

amazing video!

Does your spotwelder turns off if you make a weld when de batterie is not fully full On power 9?

But if yours is still under warranty I wouldn’t open due their is a tab that will let the vendor know that it was tamper with ?

This just turned up in the post.. I tried it out and it didn't work. One of the electrode good came out when I took off the tip cover.. I'll try again

Thanks for the vid.. buying it . ;-)

Could you please make a copy of the manual and put a link online? When I got mine, it didn't have the manual. thanks in advance

Awesome!

The best for not wasting your battery packs energy as heat and loose capacity and battery health, is to use pure nickel strip minimum of 0.15mm x 8mm or better 0.15 x 10mm strips

I think I'm going to make my probes pointy. Thanks for the review

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Let us know if it works.

@milvolts1

2 жыл бұрын

@@sidjones-randomstuff2058 , sure will once I get a chance.

$33.00 shipped Ali express. If u can wait a few weeks, I seen them as high as $79.00 and 44.00 low.

Thanks for the video. Some folk make it look easy. But it seems that there are a lot of variables - the gearing and capacity of different machines - state of charge - tip size/shape - pressure AND angle of contact - thickness of strip and base you are welding it to. Gearing seems to be a euphemism for current duration. A few machines do have LCD display showing actual milliseconds but as all do not it is like comparing apples and sausages. Other videos show similar packs doing dozens of welds of 0.15 to battery bases. Shame as I ‘only’ need to fix two tabs BUT they are 0.3mm.

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments. I appreciate them.

I have the same but after a couple of weeks using it it stops charging.

Yes those are great spot Wedder’s in the begging after a couple of burns it starts to lost it power and I had to open mines up and run a direct wire of power from a old usb cord that’s gives 15v and it same to work for me ?

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments Jose. 😁👍

Very good 👍 my friend 🤗

Hi, does it work on silver or gold jewelry? Can it weld (connect) 2 parts of a chain as it looks like it doesnt produce as much power as the other non battery powered welders?

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, not sure.

@robi4387

2 жыл бұрын

This has a li-on battery in it. Li-ion battery pack and clever electronics will start an 8L V8

Hey just wanted to say thanks for the review I'm trying to figure out which one to buy and I might go with this one

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that. Best of luck. 😁

I think the type c port is for charging and the other one is to use it as a power bank for charging your phone. I may try this unit though

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@AClarke2007

2 жыл бұрын

USB Desk Fan too...

Chicom ?

I would like to know, what is the minimum and safe voltage that I can use it, before having to recharge?

@73Datsun180B

Ай бұрын

I guess 1 out of 4 battery lights🤷

Did you plug the USB C into the wall with a phone charger or is it supposed to charge from a 12v battery? Did your unit ship from China? Thanks for the review its definitely the most useful video I've watched. 👍

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Mine shipped from USA I think. It's been a while since I bought it and I don't remember it taking that long. I just hooked mine up to one of my phone chargers, one of the better ones for my Samsung phones (5v). I let it charge overnight. Best of luck. 👍

Those are some sick welds. Should not be able to remove by hand 😜👀

👍👍👍Thanks

This BIFRC is good can weld 0.1mm up to 0.15mm, however I have other model of BIFRC can weld firmly at 0.3mm nickel strip

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle for your comments. 👍

@robi4387

2 жыл бұрын

So which BIFRC model can spot 0.3mm because that’s what I need to do. Because I couldn’t get the V250H doubles with tags and I have to swap tags over.

@kyleburgse4209

2 жыл бұрын

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CAN IT BE USED TO WELD OTHER BATTERY SIZES?

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

I think so. I would consider it for anything up to 1.5mm in thickness. Such as your nickel strip.

Did you see what kind of battery they have used inside? Wonder how such a small battery provides so many amps.

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

No sorry. I did not take it apart.

@KetansaCreatesArt

2 жыл бұрын

@@sidjones-randomstuff2058 , ok. I found other video. There is a single LiPo battery in it. Wonder how it can handle so many amps.

@73Datsun180B

Ай бұрын

@@KetansaCreatesArt they can't, that's why they shit out after a while. Li-ion batteries are much better hence why they are used in power tools. It's the constant high discharge that kills Lipo batteries. They should of included a large capacitor in the design to do the high discharging

Great review, I was looking to purchase a spot welder to rebuild/upgrade my dewalt and Milwaukee batteries. I need one to weld with the .15 nickel strips. How’s the spot welder holding up? Thanks for the review and it’s helpful in deciding on my purchase.

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I'm not able to give you an update right now. The cancer has me down at the moment but hopefully I can return soon. Good luck!

@nrh7ten892

2 жыл бұрын

@@sidjones-randomstuff2058 sorry to hear, 🙏. Speedy recovery Sid

Any idea as to how many spot welds you might be able to do with the .15 nickle strips..making battery packs..Can you use an external high "C" rated battery in addition to the internal battery? Looking at my options on spot welders strictly for hobby use. Thanks for the video

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Bob, I don't have that answer yet. I haven't used it to start building battery blocks yet. Just some initial smaller sets.

MINE did not come in a nice plastic box. no wonder it sucks. first 3 setting do nothing but leave a mark. on high it still didn't weld until i did it 4-5 times and pens were HOT.

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm... weird. Did you order through Amazon at the link I have under the description? Maybe you could send yours back and reorder it to try to get a new one?

Good review. Is it still working after 6 months? Mine still works, but it won't weld. The internal Lipo battery has lost its punch. Makes all the noises. Make a weld. It pops off. I should do a youtube on it.

@the415giant

2 жыл бұрын

If it doesn’t weld, it doesn’t work.

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you should. Sorry I haven't had an update in a while. The cancer is kicking my butt but I'm fighting back. Enjoy your day :-)

@the415giant

2 жыл бұрын

@@sidjones-randomstuff2058 sorry to hear that. Hang in there. God bless. ❤️

well it really depends on how much current you take out off your batteries to the load...but trust me never buy the cheaper nickel plated steel..

Thank you for the review! I purchased one, just on this video alone. Can you let me know if it is still working properly? Thank you.

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

I have only used it about 5-6 times and with not many batteries. So far so good Lex. Thanks for your comment. 👍

How’s that for user error hahaha

I don’t understand the test about ripping the tab off. I know the ‘correct’ settings will make it so that the strip cannot peal off and will leave spots on the battery, however why is it so extreme? Even the ones that aren’t as strong that can be ripped off seem to have good contact. And you never carry batteries by the nickel strip, that’s always protected by the case

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Good point. I have just seen others testing it that way to see how strong the hold is. I imagine if you're not in a vehicle which would provide a lot of vibration you probably don't care as much about the whole strength.

@73Datsun180B

Ай бұрын

a strength test is a stength test, what is there not to understand?

BIFRC the best spot welding in the market I have one BIFRC 12V can weld 0.3mm, mostly cheap spot welding can only welding 0.1mm up to 0.15mm but mind can weld up to 0.3mm firmly

@jushuacrawfle4490

2 жыл бұрын

what model of BIFRC you have mate coz I am looking cheapest spot welding that can weld 0.1mm up to 0.mm nickel strip

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments Daksha

you find this for GBP 18 in ali express

Purchased this exact model; it will barely weld the included strip, and won't touch .15. It looked perfect on all the reviews, like this one. Ed c

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

I am sorry you're having problems with yours. There seems to be a lot depending on what angle and how much pressure you push down on it. Best of luck!

How to order this machine and How much cost for india

@ebaystars

Жыл бұрын

theve invented a thing called the Internet for that very purpose - sadha suki raho (always be happy)

I saw another review where the guy said a light touch is better and makes a stronger well

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. 😁

Hi i can buy it where in here in Zambia

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have Amazon?

Note the cells are very sensitive to damage by heat, so it is a good idea to do only four welds at a time and then blow on the cells to cool them. Just a thought.

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks!

$50 and $60, they are £26.85 that's bout $35.00 on Aliexpress, BUGGER Amazon

Just bought this model on you review,but not used it as yet,but why would you want to pull it of as if it is a weak weld it would not fall of in the battery case,I know your just testing the weld

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, I guess I just want to make sure it will stay connected in case of vibrations or bumps. I am using it on a battery that I put in my homemade sleeper van. A weld that vibrates loose could cause a direct short. On another note... I guess I see others test the strength of the weld the same way... Lol. Good luck with yours. 👍

@anthonyworthington6495

2 жыл бұрын

@@sidjones-randomstuff2058 thanks never welded before,thanks for explanation.

it did a lot better when you placed the probes flat. That is how the big spot welder are used and designed

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Why the fuck does mine work like shit....

@alvinteo983

2 жыл бұрын

There are imitation. Always check review and top selling

the one that comes in a little red box is good I don't like dealing with eagle electronics they're liars

Use gloves.

This welder is shit. My machine, fully charged, power off after one shot.

@sidjones-randomstuff2058

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your issues. I have not experienced that. Hopefully you can get a refund.

@ebaystars

Жыл бұрын

what you said your welder is made of is methane-powered, try something else that's inorganic

These welders are rubbish, can get a proper mains powered one for about $60 that will actually work, sent mine back, total waste of money

@ebaystars

Жыл бұрын

horses for courses - these will work for smaller projects and R&D development which is what we plan to use them for welding your motorbike back together after an accident is not what they are designed for 😞