Welding
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Welding
Can someone explain the risks in using an electric welder on the car? Is it O.K. if you disconnect the battery, or is it O.K. if you earth the welder close to the welding point? I don't want to fry any electronics.
Thanks, Chris
Thanks, Chris
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I'd disconnect the battery for sure. I'd also put the welding earth as
near the point of weld as possible, and if you can, shield any nearby cables as best you can (tin foil?) - even remove them if possible. Obviously welding the car will degrade the rustproofing around the area, so you may need to address that. I assume this is an arc welder then? I have some sparklers left over from bonfite night - I bet they go really well in the arc welder grips
near the point of weld as possible, and if you can, shield any nearby cables as best you can (tin foil?) - even remove them if possible. Obviously welding the car will degrade the rustproofing around the area, so you may need to address that. I assume this is an arc welder then? I have some sparklers left over from bonfite night - I bet they go really well in the arc welder grips
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