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[Rog]

I think they should state the noise level on the generator , 3 year warranty is good though 

This looks like the same model

http://www.lidl-service.com/cps/rde/xchg/SID-68E9C956-AE3C6EAF/lsp/hs.xsl/product.html?id=18129466&title=

And I found this from an earlier promotion, which comments on noise


http://www.nb-kelly-louise.com/2013/05/lidle-parkside-4-stroke-generator.html

[omegod]

I want the welder but what can you do with that one?? apart from weld obviously. Is this more for "agricultural" type stuff?

[Kevin Wood]

I think they should state the noise level on the generator , 3 year warranty is good though 

'kin deafening given that it's open frame.

Probably not as bad as my diseasel open frame job, though.

[bigegg]

I want the welder but what can you do with that one?? apart from weld obviously. Is this more for "agricultural" type stuff?

A quick answer is "not a lot". I think it would be difficult to learn with, and lead to frustration.
would be OK for up to maybe 1/4in (6mm) thick, but would overheat VERY quickly.

*maybe* OK for thinner stuff (couple of mm), such as 25mm square tube (market stalls).

Might be OK to knock up gates or "wrought iron" work.

TBH, if you've not done any welding, I'd avoid it - go for a higher power (160A ish).

In a nutshell:
Arc welding isn't good for thin metal, and this one is barely powerful enough to do thicker stuff.
It's NOT gonna work on car bodywork 

[biggriffin]

Am running out of silicone for sealing cam covers(pattern) best get a couple o tubes. 

[omega3000]

Am running out of silicone for sealing cam covers(pattern) best get a couple o tubes. 

 

Police will be out to get you talking like that 

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Am running out of silicone for sealing cam covers(pattern) best get a couple o tubes. 

 

Police will be out to get you talking like that 

face bovered

[omega3000]

That Tap & Wrench Set looks good and 2 year warranty , got to be worth that 

[Rods2]

I think you will find the Aldi welder is better. I bought mine a few years ago for £29.99 and it goes from 40 to 160 amps. I think last year the same model was £35.

[Kevin Wood]

Am running out of silicone for sealing cam covers(pattern) best get a couple o tubes. 

 

Police will be out to get you talking like that 

face bovered

It might well be - once that stuff has bu66ered your lambda sensors and clogged the oil pickup.

[chrisgixer]

I've got one of those Arc welders going spare if anyone wants it. Unused.

[biggriffin]

Am running out of silicone for sealing cam covers(pattern) best get a couple o tubes. 

 

Police will be out to get you talking like that 

face bovered

It might well be - once that stuff has bu66ered your lambda sensors and clogged the oil pickup.

The police have spoken,just waiting for the chief constable pattern part, to turn up.

[redelitev6]

  I bought one of the socket sets today , I've defo seen a lot worse , time will tell 

[Rog]

I went along to Lidl yesterday, just for food things mainly. Saw the generator, saw the arc welder, sockets set and othe car-type things.

And I bought . . . . . An "Ernesto" brand ceramic frying pan for £8.99 ! I took it straight home and used it. It's fantastic. Heats quickly and gets really hot, so should be very economical.  I may go back to get one of the larger size also. I also got one of the small kitchen knives of the same brand. The only thing is that if you care about how things look, they are pure white with bright green or orange handles.

[chrisgixer]

I went along to Lidl yesterday, just for food things mainly. Saw the generator, saw the arc welder, sockets set and othe car-type things.

And I bought . . . . . An "Ernesto" brand ceramic frying pan for £8.99 ! I took it straight home and used it. It's fantastic. Heats quickly and gets really hot, so should be very economical.  I may go back to get one of the larger size also. I also got one of the small kitchen knives of the same brand. The only thing is that if you care about how things look, they are pure white with bright green or orange handles.

Pink handles Rog. Pink.

Come on, stop tellin porky's