Does this welder have high frequency start?
46154
Yes it does, but can be turned off for scratch start. Cooling fan has excessive noise and runs all the time.
1617111
No, but it does draw a lot upon starting the compressor. I could see where poorly thought out outlet usage could cause a breaker to shut off.
1596847
Although it is not easy to know this without a test, I was running a 1000 watt compressor and welded with a 90 amp welder without crashing the inverter. It was quite a drain but it didn't quit. I'm sure your pump would start especially if it only draws the startup wattage for a second before dropping down to running wattage. I do have #1 wire on all 4 posts and a bank of capacitors on the battery side. It is vital you use the largest and shortest wires possible for the high amp draw.
1218035
High frequency and the warranty is 2 yrs limited. Should all be with the unit. Is much easier to work with than OX weld...
1223649
I'm sure it has a duty cycle? It's just a 110 wire welder? Can't expect too much! But I will tell you for small to medium jobs this is perfect! I usually do just small iron fence jobs and it has exceeded all my expectations!!!!! Make sure you have an extension cord that can carry the load and you'll be fine!
478978
I have had the unit about 8 months, so far very good and I am very please with the welder it works great. You have to watch your polarity with the rods your are burning.
1391545
I have a 125 welder and this only uses flux core, I also, have a 140 with shielded gas and it use both flux core and solid wire.
714664
No its just a pull start....and yes it can wear you out pretty fast if it's cold or hasn't been started in a while.....I've only used it a couple times but it usually just fired right up first time
543121
I own this machine and running on 120v it will put out 127amps, easily will weld 1/8" steel. I use a 3/32" tungsten and 3/32" rod. Puts out a nice arc. I also own a syncrowave which IMO puts out a little nicer arc. One of the things this machine has going for it is it only draws about 30amps at 220V so you can run it off a dryer outlet with the right plug, no need for a 50 amp circuit to run it wide open throttle. Mine also runs fine off a 20amp 120v circuit without tripping the breaker. Just hopes it lives thru the 5yr warranty, the circuit boards have a lot of chinese components on them. Happy so far.
1896325
Its a high frequency PWM (15khz), so not audible in my setup. Im using it in a small motor so I cant hear any whine. Im not sure if this would be the case on a larger motor under stress.
472122
Yes it does. The metal is real weak at the weld points.... ours broke after like 2 months; It worked great until it broke. I had to have it re-welded.
1686777
very happy with it. I think a smaller welder, probably a 110v with more taps/infinite settings would be better for the thin stuff
471411
I do hear that noise when the steamer first starts up and is warming but not the entire time I'm using it.
807498
I run mine on a dedicated 20 amp breaker. So nothing else is running while I'm welding and have had no problems.
713999
Depends on what your welding usually it's fine with the setting on low if it is on high it will burn through easily, and yes if you touch the welding wire to the metal that had the ground clamp on it it will weld without pulling the trigger
564248
I have owned the chicago electric welder and the hot max 100 amp welder.The chicago electric was ok, but itt just quite over a two year period. I think because it did not have a thermal overload switch, I may be wrong. One thing Idon't like about the chicago electric and I believe the hot max is there are no relacement parts. Between the two welders, the spec. Sheet favors the hot max, you have a higher duty cycle at different ampes, 60 vs 30. I have had the hot max for, I believe for about a year and as soon as send this email it may brake on me. I hope not, and good luck with your choice I have owned the chicago electric welder and the hot max 100 amp welder.The chicago electric was ok, but itt just quite over a two year period. I think because it did not have a thermal overload switch, I may be wrong. One thing Idon't like about the chicago electric and I believe the hot max is there are no relacement parts. Between the two welders, the spec. Sheet favors the hot max, you have a higher duty cycle at different ampes, 60 vs 30. I have had the hot max for, I believe for about a year and as soon as send this email it may brake on me. I hope not, and... » Read More I have owned the chicago electric welder and the hot max 100 amp welder.The chicago electric was ok, but itt just quite over a two year period. I think because it did not have a thermal overload switch, I may be wrong. One thing Idon't like about the chicago electric and I believe the hot max is there are no relacement parts. Between the two welders, the spec. Sheet favors the hot max, you have a higher duty cycle at different ampes, 60 vs 30. I have had the hot max for, I believe for about a year and as soon as send this email it may brake on me. I hope not, and good luck with your choice « Show Less
1094319
Had to ask hubby as it was a Christmas present. He says, no. It's high frequency start.