Pacemaker and welding

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A couple of days ago I had a pacemaker implanted to correct a low heart rate.  I noticed in the paperwork that arc welding is not recommended.  If you have a pacemaker and and have welded, would share your experience with me?   Thank you.Jack
Reply:Jack please do yourself a favor and talk to your Dr. I'll say two guys I work with have pacemakers and when they got them there welding was over. High frequency really wreaks havoc on them. Sorry, that's probably not what you wanted to hear. Let is know what the Dr says. Good luck
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Reply:You can still weld with oxy/acetylene. Not fast but it is a good process.Good luck and keep that ticker healthy Dave J.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.