Oil cooled inverter welder?

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I've got a Miller diversion 180 and I don't like how short of a duty cycle it has. Would I be able to increase the duty cycle if I could provide a better means of cooling the components?Similar to how computers can be submerged in a mineral oil bath using a radiator to maintain a stable temperature.
Reply:Sell the diversion if you are constantly hitting the duty cycle and get a used better Welder
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Originally Posted by hunterc

I've got a Miller diversion 180 and I don't like how short of a duty cycle it has. Would I be able to increase the duty cycle if I could provide a better means of cooling the components?.
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Reply:How many times have you hit the duty cycle ?Century buzzbox that I learned on 40+ years ago (was Dad's)Crappy Century 110volt mig 70 amp pigeon pooper.Lincoln Idealarc TIG-300
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Originally Posted by bead-boy

How many times have you hit the duty cycle ?
Reply:Air cooled torch?
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Originally Posted by tapwelder

Air cooled torch?
Reply:The mig guns very hot the long you weld. Most gun you can not touch even with gloves on after welding over 10 minutes. I alway purchase a large gun to help the heating of gun. Dave

Originally Posted by hunterc

I've got a Miller diversion 180 and I don't like how short of a duty cycle it has. Would I be able to increase the duty cycle if I could provide a better means of cooling the components?Similar to how computers can be submerged in a mineral oil bath using a radiator to maintain a stable temperature.
Reply:If you are doing that much welding and you increase that duty cycle,  then the air cooled torch becomes the weak link. You won’t be able to hold it without cooling it.   Some folk dunk the torch in a pale of water to cool it.Good question.
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Originally Posted by hunterc

I've only ever actually hit it twice. I'm very careful to avoid it now.