The DekoPro Welder at 220v after 2 Years of Ownership

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Lots of comments and questions about how the cheap little welder handles 220v.
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  • @hillwooky
    @hillwooky2 жыл бұрын

    Get yourself some 6011. You will be pleased with the outcome. I bought a Deko 160a just the other day for $109. I have been very satisfied with the performance of this little toaster. It really shines on the end of a long extension cord, from the top of an 18 foot ladder. All while being powered by the smallest generator from Harbor Freight.

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s impressive. Very cool to hear. And thanks for the suggestion on 6011, I’ll give it a try

  • @elerre3457

    @elerre3457

    Жыл бұрын

    How many wats is your generator? im planing on buying one for a 3500w generator dont know if it would be good to fix a lil flatbed trailer i have

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    Жыл бұрын

    @@elerre3457 my generator is 5k watt. 3,500 may be a little on the same side, but I think it’s worth a try. I know people have ran it off 4K units. Good luck! kzread.info/dash/bejne/g5uC0dmCp6_Uhco.html

  • @elerre3457

    @elerre3457

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrJustinWheeler yea ir I had the money for a 5k I'd get it but I'm going to probably be able to push like 85 amps out a welder. Do you know s good electrode that takes less amps to burn ?

  • @wicklash9065
    @wicklash90652 жыл бұрын

    6010 rods require too high of a voltage for this machine to run. 6011 will run on it im sure though. The sodium in the 6010 rod is much less dense than the potassium used in 6011 (hence the less amperage), but at the same time, the molecules are smaller and stronger with the sodium. This causes the arc to be much more violent, as well as drawing more voltages. This is also why xx10’s will only run on EP, and the xx11’s can do AC as well. Because the molecular bond isn’t as strong with the potassium, the arc is much more stable and wants to remain lit. Hope this helps someone.

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info. That is helpful for sure!

  • @ivanerakovic5787

    @ivanerakovic5787

    Жыл бұрын

    So you saying that 6011 is better for puddle welding?

  • @philipstubbs2432
    @philipstubbs24322 жыл бұрын

    You're doing better than me Justin! Good video and great points you make 👏

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Philip!

  • @pompeyroad
    @pompeyroad2 жыл бұрын

    The 6010 is a Fast Freeze Electrode, DC+ Polarity and has to be manipulated "Whip & Pause Motion" good for out of position welding..vertical & overhead, Pipe. Good for first or penetration pass on butt joints... one of the first coated rods developed in the early years of welding. The flux coating is thin, High Cellulose Sodium coating. weld is hard and brittle. The Low Hydrogen has an Iron Powder/Low Hydrogen Coating good for high tensile strength. If you ever went to any of the Lincoln or Hobart Welding Schools you would learn how to manipulate "run" each Electrode in All Welding Positions.

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good info! Thank you for sharing.

  • @TPLeatherworks
    @TPLeatherworks Жыл бұрын

    Love the Tyler Childers playing in the background.

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    Жыл бұрын

    You’ve got good taste!

  • @sensorpubgm2115
    @sensorpubgm21152 жыл бұрын

    Also 7018 you can drag that rod all day and it’ll come out pretty if your doing it right but with 6010 And 6011 you have to step in and out of the puddle

  • @joethompson8948

    @joethompson8948

    2 жыл бұрын

    Whip and Pause.

  • @timothygarcia3192

    @timothygarcia3192

    2 жыл бұрын

    What would you recommend for someone who’s just starting? I bought this same machine and bought 6013 because it was the most bought on Amazon 😂

  • @wicklash9065

    @wicklash9065

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@timothygarcia3192 7018 is a good place to start. 6013 arent bad, but theyre low penetration and it can be hard to read the puddle. But theyll still teach you what to do.

  • @krazykkarl

    @krazykkarl

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@wicklash9065 What do you recommend for thickness? Several comments say anything over 1/8" is too much for this machine running on only 110v.

  • @petertyrrell6690
    @petertyrrell6690 Жыл бұрын

    I have the Dekopro Smart panel version; it won't run 6010. In fact my Dekopro won't run Forney 6011, but it runs Lincoln 6011, very well. Thanks for sharing.

  • @timvaudrin4134
    @timvaudrin41342 жыл бұрын

    KZread just recommended this video. Nice demonstration of what can really be done with an inexpensive welder like the Dekopro. I did notice that you where having problems running 6010 smoothy on the Deko. It is very common for inexpensive inverter welders and 6010 not to get along with each other. I was wonder if you have ever ran 6011 on the Deko and if so how did it run compared to 6010. My own experience with a different brand welder is that 6011 runs much better and pretty much does everything I would want from a 6010 unless I needed 6010 for some code welding. From what I seen so far, I think your channel is way under viewed and under subscribed for the quality. So I bump the subscriber number by one and look forward to viewing some more of your content over the next few days. Thanks of making the video.

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Tim. I appreciate the kind words and feedback. That 6010 I used on camera was the very first time I’d ever tried 6010. By the time I finished my little anvil project, I’d started to get the hang of it, but it was still not pretty. Once I burn through those 5lb box I will try 6011 next and see how it compares. Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @TruckCentral
    @TruckCentral2 жыл бұрын

    All the volts!!! 💪

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤪⚡️⚡️⚡️

  • @jkgkjgkijk
    @jkgkjgkijk2 жыл бұрын

    For your root pass on 6010s you want to bevel the plates and clean off all the slag. Use the whip and pause technique and watch your puddle. Lay dimes. Look for undercut, over it, slag inclusions and porosity--practice. Make a set of slag picks by chipping the coating of a 6010. Cut it in half. Make a 1/2 inch bend on one and leave the other one straight. Take it to the wheel and sharpen them. You must pick and brush all slag out to pass a bend test. Hope that helps. Btw, don't use 6010 with this machine. Use 6011

  • @b.p.rwebber8098
    @b.p.rwebber8098 Жыл бұрын

    That welder cant weld 6010, just going by other reviews. A good rod is 7016 better penetration than a 7018 and can be used for root passes. Alot better to run than 7018 because they dont have to be put in an oven, just have to keep them dry.

  • @krazykkarl
    @krazykkarl3 ай бұрын

    Any updates on how the machine is performing now?! I just bought it and bought a few different size sticks and was curious if it's something you would still use. Thanks for the videos, it helped out with my purchase!

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    3 ай бұрын

    It still works great! TBH, I don’t use it as much anymore since I bought my azzuno mig welder, but I’ll still grab the Deko when I need something light and portable without hassling with a gas bottle. Good luck with it! It’s a good machine for the cost.

  • @krazykkarl

    @krazykkarl

    3 ай бұрын

    @@MrJustinWheeler Cool man, did you ever find out what size sticks perform best? Thanks for responding!

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    3 ай бұрын

    @@krazykkarl I think 95% of what I run is 1/8th 7018. I had decent luck with 6011 and 6013 as well, but always found myself reaching for 7018. But that may just be part of my inexperience. I’m sure there are better rods for what I do, but 7018 always works.

  • @krazykkarl

    @krazykkarl

    3 ай бұрын

    @@MrJustinWheeler Awesome, thanks again!

  • @doctorisaiah
    @doctorisaiah Жыл бұрын

    6013 worked well for me.

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m really liking the way this thing burns 7018 rods.

  • @jkgkjgkijk
    @jkgkjgkijk2 жыл бұрын

    I'm a beekeeper too. I see your smoker in the back

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very cool! We do some neat stuff with our bees. Check out Castle Grounds Apiary channel if you get bored. 😁

  • @bigdaddydoitall

    @bigdaddydoitall

    Жыл бұрын

    Same. I have an Apiary as well.

  • @sensorpubgm2115
    @sensorpubgm21152 жыл бұрын

    I have the same machine and just to let Yk it does not burn 6010 but it does burn 6011 if you wanna give that a shot

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks for the feedback. I had another guy tell me to try 6011 as well. I’m going to try it. Thank you!

  • @robertblackshear8963
    @robertblackshear89632 жыл бұрын

    Dont let the 6010 rod bother you. For some reason those rods dont run well if at all on many inverter welders.

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good to know. Thanks Robert!

  • @robertblackshear8963

    @robertblackshear8963

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrJustinWheeler You're welcome man.

  • @PaulPaid
    @PaulPaid2 жыл бұрын

    Which ground clamp is that?

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t remember off the top of my head the make/model. But it’s just a generic one from Tractor Supply. I actually don’t like it much. Doesn’t open very wide.

  • @zod-engineering-welding

    @zod-engineering-welding

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a brass clamp similar to the one you can get at Harbor Freight for $15. It's solid brass and rated for 400A. I've upgraded all my welders to that clamp and I like it. Very good conductivity.

  • @PaulPaid

    @PaulPaid

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zod-engineering-welding Thank You Fam.

  • @KC3PLG.Kurtis
    @KC3PLG.Kurtis Жыл бұрын

    Try 6011 on the dc welder

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback. I have tried that since posting this video and I like the 6011 a lot.

  • @robertcromwell9736
    @robertcromwell9736 Жыл бұрын

    Just bought one of those welders for $109 on amazon.

  • @jkgkjgkijk
    @jkgkjgkijk2 жыл бұрын

    Welding table source?

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    2 жыл бұрын

    We got it from Northern Tool. Thanks for watching!

  • @ChiNguyen-wf1qt
    @ChiNguyen-wf1qt Жыл бұрын

    Low open voltage welder won't burn 6010

  • @RealLifeSpace
    @RealLifeSpace2 жыл бұрын

    6011 nicccceee

  • @BurntCashDesigns
    @BurntCashDesigns2 жыл бұрын

    Your rod angle is a bit off ,nice job keep learning.

  • @jkgkjgkijk

    @jkgkjgkijk

    2 жыл бұрын

    Undercut, correct!

  • @amosjohnson863
    @amosjohnson863 Жыл бұрын

    Audio too low, hope to watch another one of your video’s

  • @MrJustinWheeler

    @MrJustinWheeler

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry about that. I was still learning about microphones at the time. I have that problem fixed now. Thank you for the positive feedback!

  • @sensorpubgm2115
    @sensorpubgm21152 жыл бұрын

    Thats why your having a bad time trying to keep that arc going

  • @justsayin7937
    @justsayin79374 ай бұрын

    Yup, same crappy welds that I make with this pos. If you can swing it get a lincoln buzz box. You wont regret it.

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