[Fathouse]

Originally Posted by jid2

So this is a basic question to R/TErnie and Fathouse.... do you guys have the welder setup in pulsed?

Currently I weld both DC stuff (stainless and mild steel), and AC stuff with pulsed settings. I found it easiest when I first started. I run the pulse at 1Hz and it helped with timing on adding filler rod - as well as not getting the material too hot. Now that I'm a little better than when I first started I wonder if that is still good practice?

I used to use the pulser when I first started welding, but I do not anymore. I also used to try to figure out the right amps for every thickness/type of metal etc.

Now I do not pulse anything, and just set the amps up high and let my foot control the power.

IMHO, try to get good without the pluser and such, I found myself welding at a friends house with his machine that did not have a pulser, and not knowing what I am doing. Now I can weld with anybodys machine.

Fathouse