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Re: Welder advice needed
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Originally Posted by sparksandtabs
I've never had problems with it breaking or needing parts. Yes the wire is always live which I hate too.

Nope never tryed akuminum wire on it. Don't have the money or will to.

It would be safe to say that if that $100 welder isn't able to be set up or converted to run shielding gas then it's not able to weld aluminum. The lack of heat control with welders in that price range would also be another factor when dealing with aluminum.
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