How To Weld With Car Batteries

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  • In this Video Tim and his buddy Isaac try to weld with car batteries. Everyone has heard stories of welding with 12V car batteries but is it really possible? In this video you'll find out.
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  • @jameskirk3
    @jameskirk3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Reverse your polarity and try again, use a smaller rod too. I've seen guys use a coat hanger and three batteries in a pinch, but you have to use the positive terminal on the ground side.

  • @sammath26
    @sammath26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You need to reverse polarity, the electrode on he negative. I checked out several other utube videos and they had the ectrode on the negative and made some really clean welds.

    • @tomrager3336
      @tomrager3336 ปีที่แล้ว

      It depends on the polarity of the rod

    • @davidjames1063
      @davidjames1063 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, he narrated ass-backwards.

  • @hughmorris2008
    @hughmorris2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm convinced! You *can* weld with some good, charged up batteries. Although, with the price of batteries nowadays, you may as well pick up a small portable welder. Good video gentlemen.

  • @davidjames1063
    @davidjames1063 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tips here: HEAVY Guage cables ( "0") connected using crimped eyelets. Rod size 1/16 or 3/32 only here. 24 volt will tack. 36 will do short beads. 48v and above does longer beads. Welding using lead acid batteries carries the risk of a hydrogen explosion, so batteries should be COVERED to block sparks, and only in a WELL VENTILATED area.

  • @matthewjenkins1161
    @matthewjenkins1161 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You'll maintain the arc better with thinner rods or bigger batteries. I think one limiting factor is the very thin guage wire you used between the batteries which I'm sure must've got very hot. They are just as much part of the circuit as the welding leads themselves. Thicker cable = less voltage drop.

  • @mikeroit8569
    @mikeroit8569 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An arc was maintained just fine! Good job! I didn't expect the results you managed to achieve. In a pinch , it will work. Going to throw some 7018's in the glove box. Thanks!

  • @retiredoldsarge5938
    @retiredoldsarge5938 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dr is right... You can weld with car batteries but you CONNECT OPPOSITE then what you are thinking. Positive becomes the GROUND connected to what you are welding and NEG side is the ROD HOLDER SIDE.. You can use one battery in a pinch you just have to use a rod or wire that is smaller with a little lower melting point.

  • @jab842
    @jab842 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Repeat welding with electrode connected to negative terminal!

    • @daniellarkey6573
      @daniellarkey6573 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, negative is attracted to positive so it will suck the current into the metal reducing splatter or slag

    • @trollmcclure1884
      @trollmcclure1884 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@daniellarkey6573 it should work flawlessly with some sorta current regulator. There's a li-ion battery powered welder on the market so it's absolutely possible. And shorter and thicker cables. Thin jump cables dont start the engine

    • @SlavaVB
      @SlavaVB 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      90% of rods use electrode positive

  • @adansampieri6249
    @adansampieri6249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Having the batteries on the ground will eventually help drain them as well

  • @SlavaVB
    @SlavaVB 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are the only ones using the right polarity

  • @TheMantruck
    @TheMantruck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should run it with your ground on the positive, it’s much easier

  • @dtfr69
    @dtfr69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    reverse the polarity ie electrode negative

  • @tangledline
    @tangledline 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the battery welding video! I have a couple good Jeep Cherokee vids I uploaded when we used to 4 wheel.

  • @jenkinssthomson8879
    @jenkinssthomson8879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    u got the polarity wrong that’s why all u get is splatters. Ground the positive end and weld with the negative end.

  • @boathemian7694
    @boathemian7694 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used a Ready Welder for years, it was reliable and easy to use...

  • @MadLabZ
    @MadLabZ 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    at 2:27 i realized the white truck out in the street with the hood open, Hmmm where did you get 3 battery's lol nice video tho nice and clear.

  • @dr.charlescunico7376
    @dr.charlescunico7376 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The Negative goes on the welding rod. Positive on the work piece. TRY IT LIKE THAT & MAKE A NEW VIDEO

    • @skoden223
      @skoden223 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      doesn't the negative charge carry the most amperage?

    • @stephenkohl2452
      @stephenkohl2452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@skoden223 negative charge e- yes

  • @gsmscrazycanuck9814
    @gsmscrazycanuck9814 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can try a 7014(farmer rods). They work better for the ac welders. Or use easy strike rods.

  • @assyrianbetnahrian9574
    @assyrianbetnahrian9574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's just for emergency..

  • @bainmccartney685
    @bainmccartney685 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Parallel vs series would have been the test to try. The amps are cut in half when running them in series. About to try it. Been trying my luck on some exhaust. It worked but couldn't reach the top and I wasn't about to take it all off. Fk that. Jesus is the way

  • @Joshinator219
    @Joshinator219 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    @5:06 what is that rc car body on the wall next to Tim's head? Which rc is it for?

  • @12vLife
    @12vLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    subbed... thanks for the effort, R&D. My van has been retrofitted with a massive 115AH deep cycle battery. My OEM alternator is 160amps. With the engine running I can power up 12 amps of 110v (about 1500 watts) through a 2000 watt inverter with no issue. I am wondering if I had a step up buck converter rated at 24v out 40amp (480w or maybe even 960w) would I be able to weld 1/4 rebar like this with my engine running? If so any way to isolate to protect my battery and van? What kind of rod you recommend? FYI: I've never welded before.

    • @davidjames1063
      @davidjames1063 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. Will fry your inverter, and or alternator.

  • @davidbolha
    @davidbolha 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gr8 work guys ! 😎
    For that battery that was giving you problems - try a desulfator.

  • @matthewberzins4431
    @matthewberzins4431 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    HEY! I shared a similar video to your page not too long ago! Mad props to me!

  • @raudelillo
    @raudelillo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tim. I've witness people conect from the positive side of the baterry to a bucket of water with lots of SALT. Then from the water to your stinger & electrode. There was a decent arch but I guess the welder had experience with that type welder

  • @dennisberry6227
    @dennisberry6227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    guys that say me 200dollars. I just needed a small weld

  • @sketchyfabco
    @sketchyfabco 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys should check out how to setup a weldernator and give that a go.

  • @tsunamiblast88
    @tsunamiblast88 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7018 would not be my first choice in trail repair rods. I've had better luck with 6010, less amps as well.

  • @brandonGCHACHU
    @brandonGCHACHU 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reverse the polarity and use fully charged batteries

  • @richdelarby9387
    @richdelarby9387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Decent weld

  • @jasonpfeifer8820
    @jasonpfeifer8820 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been waiting for a video like this thanks a bunch

  • @wargasmn1
    @wargasmn1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tim where abouts in oregon do you live?

  • @Wheeln
    @Wheeln 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    By the way Tim, I too am in Oregon in Forest Grove area

  • @dboyinaz
    @dboyinaz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You had the wrong polarity. Try positive on the material that you're welding and negative on the stick.

    • @DavidDiaz-zp4hu
      @DavidDiaz-zp4hu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude u need to stick to some guns or whatever that name means because u have no idea what your talking about, if yr welding a 7018 lw hydgn all position electrode on some mild steel your straight polarity electode negative Period Point Blank DC Voltage is gd DC Voltage i dont care what way u make it.

  • @chrisgaither411
    @chrisgaither411 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    reverse you polarity

  • @NOFx420x
    @NOFx420x 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    try adding 4th battery and try so 6013

  • @NateWhittingtonn
    @NateWhittingtonn 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    MATT, TIM NEEDS A MICROPHONE BADLY. Your awesome took but Matt is so loud I have to turn the volume down and with Tim Even at full volume he's hard to hear. Great videos as always though

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      we use the same mic, it must be something within the editing process.

    • @NateWhittingtonn
      @NateWhittingtonn 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      BleepinJeep didn't know that. Maybe Tim's just a quieter person.

    • @curtis4991
      @curtis4991 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheCraigwhittington1 I know a few guys like him, they like to whisper at you.

  • @usnva5638
    @usnva5638 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Won't the batteries heat up quickly to a critical stage where they could explode? You might be safer using these batteries with ultra capacitors in the series.

  • @relik9953
    @relik9953 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice to see real problems explained, not much.these days on yt

  • @cbr6864
    @cbr6864 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video but you figure $120 for a single battery that's almost $400. For a fraction of that you can get a POS portable rig

  • @NOFx420x
    @NOFx420x 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    your leads were backwards positive ground neg. stick

  • @chesterwheeler279
    @chesterwheeler279 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The idea of buying a portable welder that is self powered answers your question..a constant source of input to stabalize the output... just saying.

  • @johngalt969
    @johngalt969 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every smash repairer on earth uses a car battery and a washer to pull dents. It's the same principle.

  • @gregh8644
    @gregh8644 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know about welding with batteries but the one thing I do know is you should never sit a battery on concrete. It drains the power..

    • @fishhuntadventure
      @fishhuntadventure 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. That’s superstitious baloney. Not scientifically supportable, not possible

    • @relik9953
      @relik9953 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      what? how do the electrons just fall out?

  • @allmihi
    @allmihi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he turns into the devil at 15sec. in, look at his eyes!!!!!!!!

  • @ogm19881
    @ogm19881 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this is a really old video I would of done it as DC negative

  • @nekolin
    @nekolin 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    there is also a way to use an alternator as a welder as well

    • @luxstar4life
      @luxstar4life 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you want to kill it lol

    • @nekolin
      @nekolin 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Travis Whatsittoya from what i saw it is safer and better then using batts but i dont know much about it but the guy who i saw using it never had a problem

    • @luxstar4life
      @luxstar4life 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seems to me it would strain the alternator quite a lot.

  • @icanturn6844
    @icanturn6844 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can't regulate the heat with the batteries as well as with a small portable welder. Plus, you need at least the people to go with you for this to work. Ill stick to my small arc welder

    • @mattfeist471
      @mattfeist471 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya... That would be amazing if everyone had a portable arc welder... But they don't. what they do have is batteries. That's the point of this video.

    • @icanturn6844
      @icanturn6844 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matt Feist look, no need to be rude. Last time I checked my jeep only carried 1 battery. So I have no clue why you have 3. 80$ at harbor freight will but u an arc welder. The point of the video was to see if it would work. Not cuz it was cheaper or easyer to do.

    • @just_messing_around2128
      @just_messing_around2128 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty sure the point was to get out of a jam in the trail

    • @adrock84ify
      @adrock84ify 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think either is feasible. If you have 3 batts than you probably have two other means of transport. And who can carry even the smallest welder along with all your other more important gear?

    • @icanturn6844
      @icanturn6844 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      *****​ I carry a welder

  • @TheEgoblitz
    @TheEgoblitz 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would help if you prep your rusty joint. I don't even weld for a living, but I work around structural welders all day, and I know you can't have that shit in your weld.

    • @rajunkajun5969
      @rajunkajun5969 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, longterm you don't want that shit in your weld. Short term to get my ass home in a pinch, I want it to stick. I can fix it right later. Just get off what you can.

  • @jessesumrall2449
    @jessesumrall2449 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    why don't you guys use a clip on mike when you are not next to your web cam? you talk in a normal voice, but a lot of people are hard of hearing

  • @TheEYECON1
    @TheEYECON1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    am guna have a go at it as soon as i get a mask and electrode, thnx tho fellers

  • @shawnmrfixitlee6478
    @shawnmrfixitlee6478 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    SHOULD WOULD BE NICE TO SEE REAL WORLD FIX CONDITIONS !!

  • @bobyk87
    @bobyk87 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stick some capacitors to it.

  • @jayclark5184
    @jayclark5184 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy spatter batman!

  • @davidbenjamin9509
    @davidbenjamin9509 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    arr the back of my eyes are burning now for some reason ö

  • @Justin-bx2gz
    @Justin-bx2gz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    His mouth looks like it's got a weight pulling it to his right

  • @fredsmith1710
    @fredsmith1710 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The negative lead needs the stick and positive lead is ground. You said reverse polarity but didn't use reverse. Dummies

    • @mrjdvolk
      @mrjdvolk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Current flows from negative to positive. Electrode positive is reverse polarity.

  • @DarkSharkssm
    @DarkSharkssm 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    his lip twitch........

  • @tarheelnation_561
    @tarheelnation_561 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why u makin those faces with ur mouth?

  • @zoro6956
    @zoro6956 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    that good when the car broke on the road we can weld the part