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PostPosted: 18:04 - 18 Oct 2012    Post subject: aldi arc welder returns. Reply with quote
thursday 25th october.

160 amp turbo fan cooled arc welder

adjustable welding current, range 55-160 amps
input voltage 230v/50hz
electrode sizes 1.6-4mm
input capacity 8kw
thermal overload protection
earth clamp
electrode gholder
power leads
hand held face shield
2 in 1 chipping happer/wire brush
10 assoreted elecrteodes
UNIT NOT SUITABLE FOR 13AMP POWER SOCKET

£39.99
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PostPosted: 19:00 - 18 Oct 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I know nothing about these things, but I have been considering getting one for various projects - is this a good deal to waste some cash on?
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PostPosted: 19:04 - 18 Oct 2012    Post subject: Re: aldi arc welder returns. Reply with quote
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UNIT NOT SUITABLE FOR 13AMP POWER SOCKET

£39.99


What does it come with? Why not just provide a link. 16A connector?
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PostPosted: 19:18 - 18 Oct 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
You can run it on a 13A socket but it is likely to trip the fuse on higher power settings.
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PostPosted: 19:19 - 18 Oct 2012    Post subject: Re: aldi arc welder returns. Reply with quote
The Artist wrote:
Usually_Wrong wrote:

UNIT NOT SUITABLE FOR 13AMP POWER SOCKET

£39.99


What does it come with? Why not just provide a link. 16A connector?


Probably needs a commercial power supply 3 phase 440v

Anyway I have went into Aldi's two or three times looking for these elusive deals and got nothing. The lassies in the shop know nowt about the deals either.
It's trickery to get folk in the door. They did the same thing to get the Jews into the ghettos during the war. Gerry Baisterts..
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PostPosted: 19:23 - 18 Oct 2012    Post subject: Re: aldi arc welder returns. Reply with quote
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Probably needs a commercial power supply 3 phase 440v


Not for a 160a arc welder.

My 100a arc welder would trip/blow fuses if I used any sort of extension, even a 4mm one. Had to be direct into the wall right by the RCD box.
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PostPosted: 19:24 - 18 Oct 2012    Post subject: Re: aldi arc welder returns. Reply with quote
The Artist wrote:
Usually_Wrong wrote:

UNIT NOT SUITABLE FOR 13AMP POWER SOCKET
£39.99
What does it come with? Why not just provide a link. 16A connector?

Current Aldi web site only shows offers up to Sunday 21 October.

There is this thread from a year ago that I suspect is the same unit.

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PostPosted: 20:12 - 18 Oct 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I ran a 150A arc welder from a 13A socket, only tripped the switch when cranked right up. Just don't be tempted to do anything like replacing the fuse with a nail.
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sorry, guys, couldnt find it on the website and the details i posted was taken in their entirety from the book thingy.
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PostPosted: 20:48 - 18 Oct 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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sorry, guys, couldnt find it on the website and the details i posted was taken in their entirety from the book thingy.


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Mine only blows if welding with a 4mm rod and it gets stuck and not freed on time.

Ok with smaller or if you're careful.
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sorry, guys, couldnt find it on the website and the details i posted was taken in their entirety from the book thingy.


You do realise you're in for a right good Karma bashing for this dead thread?

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Found it, its on the Thursday Specials: https://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week43Thursday12.htm
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Found it, its on the Thursday Specials: https://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week43Thursday12.htm


So what do I have to do now?
Camp out all night in front of the nearest Aldi's?

If I'm passing one I'll pop in. The problem is if they don't have any I can't really unload both barrels into the poor store folks.... And Head Office give not one jot.
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Very nice! Found my cheapo ebay 100amp arc welder was enough to turn the frame on my bandit 600 into a liquid on the higher settings. Laughing
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PostPosted: 22:57 - 18 Oct 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
If the tripping becomes an issue check your MCB for the sockets,more than likely they will be on a 32A ring or 20A radial, should not be a major issue to make one of the sockets outlets a 16A commando.
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If the tripping becomes an issue check your MCB for the sockets,more than likely they will be on a 32A ring or 20A radial, should not be a major issue to make one of the sockets outlets a 16A commando.


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Walloper wrote:
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sorry, guys, couldnt find it on the website and the details i posted was taken in their entirety from the book thingy.


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why? and how is this a dead thread?

just posted this up because it might be handy to people. nothing wrong with that and its quite common for aldi special buys to be posted up to let people know of useful items.
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sorry, guys, couldnt find it on the website and the details i posted was taken in their entirety from the book thingy.


I think Walloper took this as meaning that it wasn't available. Bear with him, he's Scotchlanderish.
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why? and how is this a dead thread?

just posted this up because it might be handy to people. nothing wrong with that and its quite common for aldi special buys to be posted up to let people know of useful items.


Ah wiz only jokin' pal. Wink
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haha fair enough.

well hope it helps Very Happy
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Welders are heavy and take lots of space so get the right type, what are you going to weld?

ARC welders are good for big things, like landrovers and tractors. BUT not much good for thin sheet.

ARC for >3mm
MIG for 0.8mm-3MM
TIG for awesome, but needs gas bottles..

would recommend getting a USED, but decent branded welder from ebay. My mig cost 60 quids, + £10 in parts/gassless wire, £15 for a decent mask/gloves
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kramdra wrote:
Welders are heavy and take lots of space so get the right type, what are you going to weld?

ARC welders are good for big things, like landrovers and tractors. BUT not much good for thin sheet.

ARC for >3mm
MIG for 0.8mm-3MM
TIG for awesome, but needs gas bottles..

would recommend getting a USED, but decent branded welder from ebay. My mig cost 60 quids, + £10 in parts/gassless wire, £15 for a decent mask/gloves



Managed to weld a fire extinguisher and weld a metal tank cap onto it. Fooking hard, but then again I am using 2.5mm rods. Need smaller ones but it is possible!!!
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