LC-518D stick welding amperage

[Freddytk421]

Your right the display shows some strange number, I always thought it represented something complicated I didn't care to figure out. I go by the knob but I always do a practice arc for a few seconds to see if it's set up right. I do that with every machine though.

[SICFabrications]

i can see where that would definately be confusing..... not sure that i like that....hmmmm...... but, i can also see where it takes away the crutch of the amperage display and would teach you how to read the puddle.....

i wonder if there are any cures for that, because most time, i dont have the time to try and adjust and try and adjust and then try again..... i really enjoy analog meters.....they dont lie (especially when code work is involved)

[MSBRONCO]

I do understand the proper settings for different rods and situations. My initial post was that with the adjustment at full clockwise, the display only read 98, while the machine rating is 160 amps. Either the display was wrong, or the machine was seriously under performing. The later appears true.


New one gets here today. I'll let you know how it goes.

Well how did the new one do?

[Kendrick]

I wonder if the stick units are the same way.