Those masks are absolute shart. Too dark to see properly, and yet also not dark enough. Get a decent helmet, they're not expensive (my DEKO auto-darkening one came from aliexpress and cost peanuts), I'd be interested to see if the leads are long enough (I'm betting they're not, copper is expensive yo), the ones that came on my Stanley inverter are so short as to be close to useless unless you have the welder slung over your shoulder. I'd suggest checking the attachment of the leads to the ground clamp, rod holder and 1/4 turn plugs, they're often badly installed and that can lead to issues (looking at you again, Stanley), and with any chinese import cheapo, it's worth checking the plugs are actually brass and not some horrible brass plated crap.
@@Steve-cw2hc I kind of figured that when I couldn't see a type number but it'll be fun to test them🙂. I get my rods from a welding supply company although I have had good results using the parkside flux core mig wire.
Those masks are absolute shart. Too dark to see properly, and yet also not dark enough. Get a decent helmet, they're not expensive (my DEKO auto-darkening one came from aliexpress and cost peanuts), I'd be interested to see if the leads are long enough (I'm betting they're not, copper is expensive yo), the ones that came on my Stanley inverter are so short as to be close to useless unless you have the welder slung over your shoulder.
I'd suggest checking the attachment of the leads to the ground clamp, rod holder and 1/4 turn plugs, they're often badly installed and that can lead to issues (looking at you again, Stanley), and with any chinese import cheapo, it's worth checking the plugs are actually brass and not some horrible brass plated crap.
The rods they supply are crap. Treat yourself to good rods.😊
@@Steve-cw2hc I kind of figured that when I couldn't see a type number but it'll be fun to test them🙂. I get my rods from a welding supply company although I have had good results using the parkside flux core mig wire.