Recent content by MillWeld

Thanks to those who recommended the Titanium 225 - I bought it on a substantial discount and finally got around to using it. I was very pleased with its performance at 120 VAC and 75 amps with a 3/32" E6011 electrode. Had no problem with the duty cycle. I welded a hinge/pivoting mechanism for a...

I am thinking the same thing. When I can get 240 VAC i will use 1/8"

I still have not purchased my small welder but am strongly leaning towards the Titanium 225. Here are my questions/concerns: 1. Reading the online owner's manual I learned that when operating at 120 VAC the input current draw is 21.3 amps at 70 amps welding output. The 120 VAC plug for the...

What brand is it? Can you give more specs?

I will definitely pour concrete for the footing only. As for freezing - we do have that problem. Our record low is -9 but we'll probably never see that again. Good point about increasing the size. 4 x 4 is not big enough to get inside and work. It was just for appearance but that adds roof...

I have volunteered to assess building a well house located on property my church owns. It will be made of brick to match the nearby house and be approximately 4 ft x 4 ft and with an access door. The brick will require a footing and I am drying to decide if the concrete pour should cover the...

That's a handy diagram - great to keep as a reference.

I looked at an enlarged picture of the plug on the Titanium 225 and the prongs ARE parallel. When I was at HR I didn't look closely enough at the plug; I just saw a big black one that looked like a 50 amp one. So, I think I am back in the running. (y)

I looked at the Titanium Stick 225 from Harbor Freight and saw that the plug won't fit. Here's my 220 outlet. I forgot to post it earlier. Does this limit me to a wimpy welder?

Thanks for the recommendations. I have enough to go on now to make a decision.

I do have a 240 vac 20 amp receptacle that I asked the maintenance people install for my compressor. I didn't intend on using it for anything else but I could share it with a welder. From the comments it sounds like I will have more options with this. Since I asked for this receptacle I assume...

It's been a while since I have posted. I have moved to a retirement home and had to give up a lot of hobbies (sawmilling, wood heat, welding). I am thinking about resuming my welding with a 120 VAC arc welder because I think I can do small tasks with a smaller unit whereas the 240 vac 50 amp I...

I use a MileMarker sec8 to load logs on my trailer. It has been reliable for about 10 years. 8000 lb pull.

Yesterday I had about 2500 lbs of lumber on my trailer to be delivered so I decided to check its battery voltage before pulling because it had been about 1 or 2 months since the trailer was towed. I measured 12 VDC. Good, I thought - now can it deliver the current to lock the wheels? I said in...

It is my understanding that the little trailer battery operates the brakes if the trailer breaks loose from the truck severing the electrical connection between the truck battery and trailer brakes. As long as the trailer is properly connected what else does the trailer battery do? Is there a...