Stick Welding on Tractor Question

[dieselcrawler]

I regularly weld on trucks and equipment at work, with no issues, following the clean metal ground as close as possible to weld rule.

 

[Shield Arc]

Says.... Made in China.... you sure it works????

Well I don't know, haven't used it yet. But hopefully it was made in the same factory as the Everlast welders. All their welders I've run have been perfect!:cool2:

 

[LD1]

Throw me in the camp that has never unhooked anything and never had any issues

 

[Gary Fowler]

Throw me in the camp that has never unhooked anything and never had any issues

Same here, never had any issues. However if your tractor or automobile has a computer onboard, (and what vehicle doesn't now), It would maybe be prudent to disconnect the battery even though I never have and haven't burned up anything. MY Chevy dealer cautioned me that my 2007 Silverado has over $5000 replacement cost in computers.

 

[timswi]

I always disconnect the battery when welding on any vehicle..Saw a dash go up in smoke on a 70's Chevy once..That made me a bit paranoid I guess.

 

[Danno1]

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You can still induce currents into the wiring harness with a disconnected batt.


If you want to protect the computer, then unplug the computer!



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