Has anyone here ever used a Clarke 180 amp spool gun welder? I am currently
using a Lincoln sp-170 and it does a great job with aluminum but the feeding
problems are driving me crazy. The clarke welder seems like it would be
ideal.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...&R= 200312171

On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 21:57:49 GMT, "habbi"
wrote:

Has anyone here ever used a Clarke 180 amp spool gun welder? I am currently
using a Lincoln sp-170 and it does a great job with aluminum but the feeding
problems are driving me crazy. The clarke welder seems like it would be
ideal.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...&R= 200312171


For less money you can get a Ready welder spool gun that you can
hook to your sp-170, DC Stick welder, or even batteries.


Wayne Cook
Shamrock, TX
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm

I tried a google search on Clarke, didn't come up with anything from a
manufacturere, not a good sign.

The 25% duty cycle at 2/3rds rated power disturbs me. Looks to be rated
the same way Sears (over)rates their air compressors. With wire feed,
it's real easy to get your duty cycle up to 50% or better.

habbi wrote:
Has anyone here ever used a Clarke 180 amp spool gun welder? I am currently
using a Lincoln sp-170 and it does a great job with aluminum but the feeding
problems are driving me crazy. The clarke welder seems like it would be
ideal.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...&R= 200312171

The manufacturer's site is http://www.clarkeusa.com/products.htm

How does the Clarke's duty cycle compare to the Lincoln SP-170's Which I
listed below? I have the Lincoln and it is fine for what I do.

Rated CV Output
Amps/volts/dutycycle
130/20/30%


"RoyJ" wrote in message
nk.net...
I tried a google search on Clarke, didn't come up with anything from a
manufacturere, not a good sign.

The 25% duty cycle at 2/3rds rated power disturbs me. Looks to be rated
the same way Sears (over)rates their air compressors. With wire feed,
it's real easy to get your duty cycle up to 50% or better.

habbi wrote:
Has anyone here ever used a Clarke 180 amp spool gun welder? I am
currently
using a Lincoln sp-170 and it does a great job with aluminum but the
feeding
problems are driving me crazy. The clarke welder seems like it would be
ideal.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...&R= 200312171