Anyone had a Primeweld MIG 180 on FC

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Having issues with my new welder, can't get a decent bead on Flux Core, yes its gun negative and the right wire. If you do not have this  machine then scroll on by.  Stick welds are wonderful.Retired - Refrigeration Pipefitter - Master Electrician-  IowaLots of Hobbys
Reply:Most time it is stick out from tip to work most flux core is 3/8"-1/2"Dave

Originally Posted by wmgeorge

Having issues with my new welder, can't get a decent bead on Flux Core, yes its gun negative and the right wire. If you do not have this  machine then scroll on by.  Stick welds are wonderful.
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Originally Posted by wmgeorge

If you do not have this  machine then scroll on by.
Reply:I have only run the gas shielded flux core on mine so far, and it has worked well. It even worked well on the Primeweld 160 (in 220 volt mode). Primeweld 180 with CO2 tank

T1 -  Gas shielded flux core

The Primeweld 160 worked great with the gasless flux core, as well as solid wire mig, stick, and scratch start tig.



What are your settings, and wire dia. ? I can try mine when I get home. Call the guys at customer service, I think they are usually around in the evenings. Maybe a picture or two....Airco 250 ac/dc Heliwelder Square waveMiller Synchrowave 180 sdMiller Econo Twin HFLincoln 210 MPDayton 225 ac/dcVictor torchesSnap-On YA-212Lotos Cut60D
Reply:Primeweld Mig180  with gasless flux core  Hobart fabshield 21b .035" (old roll) on some really rusty old steel. Just powerbrushed it before welding. I didn't use the knurled rollers.





Gun was plugged into the Neg (-) terminal, No gas, .035" tip, standard gun and liner. 1/2" CTWD. Hope this helpsAirco 250 ac/dc Heliwelder Square waveMiller Synchrowave 180 sdMiller Econo Twin HFLincoln 210 MPDayton 225 ac/dcVictor torchesSnap-On YA-212Lotos Cut60D