Finally a proper video from a real person. I’m upgrading my garage with 100A from the meter box and went for a 32A commando not knowing exactly what these spot welders really needed. Sounds like it was the right idea. Cheers.

@jdmjesus6103

Жыл бұрын

I would say that's a safe bet. Yea there wasn't much info out there so i thought doing a video might help someone, I'm glad it has.

I was looking for an independent review on this. Much appreciated.

@jdmjesus6103

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome

At 3:13 that's the power triac that controls the power going to the transformer. I don't like the fact that on the longest time setting the welding duration were so short though.

@jdmjesus6103

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, not sure what i was thinking when I called it a full bridge rectifier, think I'd just been watching an electroboom video haha. It's not a time setting, it's a power level. I'm fairly sure it has some kind of current/resistance sensing circuit as the time varied between welds depending on how good the surfaces were, on the same settings. The pulse setting seemed to put a little more heat in it too. It cuts out when it senses the weld is sufficient, basically. The resultant welds aren't quite as big as a normal automotive spot weld but that's to be expected really at this price point.

Hi great video I've been looking for one with the same welder as mine for ages and I've found yours, i dont know much about this type of welder but i did use the foot operated models many years ago. I'm using my at home with the normal power supply, it welds thin items well but i tried to spot weld a 10mm nut to two penny size washers already welded together making one. When i attempt to weld it keeps throwing the power supply switch in the fuse box, it does it on the highest setting on the welder as well as the lowest. Am i overstepping the limits of the welder and it's never going to do it or am i doing something wrong. Thanks

Useful review, thanks. Where did you get it for £300? I've seen them for thirty quid more. Btw, you shouldn't really crimp and solder. Only one or the other. Crimp is sufficient to hold the wire in place, solder stops the movement and risks fracturing at the end of the solder joint.

@jdmjesus6103

2 жыл бұрын

Just checked and the price has gone up since I bought it a few weeks ago. IIRC it was 305.99 but I got some money off for having bought from them before. Tbf the crimps were solid, that hydraulic crimper does a decent job, i just went for a belt and braces approach. I didn't want any excess heat buildup and I knew the cable would be solid in the gland. I hardly ever solder wires these days but since it was soldered from the factory I went with that. I'm sure it will be fine. Fyi, I did manage to get the thermal trip to fire, it took quite a lot though and soon cooled back down. Not sure if it would have activated while it was still loose though. Glad it was helpful!

What material thickness did you weld? Did you try if it really has enough power for 2+2mm?

@jdmjesus6103

2 жыл бұрын

I did try some 2+2 yea, much the same really. To be safe i cycled it a few times just to get a slightly bigger weld diameter but it did really well.

Looks good, where did you buy it from, thanks

Good review. Can I ask you what is the nominal/maximum absorbed electrical power in kw? Because in Italy almost everyone has a 230V and 3 kW electrical contract. Thank you

@jdmjesus6103

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You would not be able to use the full power setting at 3kw. Exact figures aren't given but I think it's around 6kva, so a 6kw supply. Around twice a normal household outlet, but I'm sure industrial outlets would be an option. That's what I did.

@giuseppemarino2498

2 жыл бұрын

@@jdmjesus6103 so I guess that halfpower it would suitable for a 3kw contract. Currently it is not clear to me if halfpower is related to 1+1mm setting or not. Because there are 6 levels setting as thickness and 5 level settings as power. Otherwise you may choose any power for every thickness

Hi, thanks for the video, (just purchased one off the back of it). Just one question, what amp mcb will I need to run this at full capacity?

@jdmjesus6103

Жыл бұрын

I would say 30 is a safe bet if that's all that will be running off it, don't hold me to that though as I'm not an electrician. Mine is on the main workshop supply which is 60 but that's overkill really.

@MrTizenhatkarakter

Ай бұрын

The instruction manual says 30 amps fuse is needed for full capacity (i.e. 2+2 mmm sheet welds). I believe the standard is 32A for an MCB closest to the 30A value.

Been looking at them on vevor and says they are 400v ?

@jdmjesus6103

3 ай бұрын

Mine isn't, but I can't comment on if they've changed the spec or not. A 3 phase one would make more sense

@csakbencee

29 күн бұрын

there is a 230V and 400V version of this machine

Hello, is 240 or 400 volts device? Thanks.

@jdmjesus6103

Жыл бұрын

240, single phase. Needs a high current supply though