Welding Question
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Welding Question
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I own a 88 F 250
I have a set of Racks, and I want to weld extensions, tie downs ect...
What should I do before I start welding?
Such as disconnectiong both batterys?
I am also assuming to put the ground as close to the weld as possible, so to not make my pickup be a part of the circuit?
Thanks
Clint
I own a 88 F 250
I have a set of Racks, and I want to weld extensions, tie downs ect...
What should I do before I start welding?
Such as disconnectiong both batterys?
I am also assuming to put the ground as close to the weld as possible, so to not make my pickup be a part of the circuit?
Thanks
Clint
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I agree with you- disconnect the batteries. Make sure no sparks can get to the batteries, or anything else flammable, for that matter. Connect the ground as close to where you are welding as you reasonably can.
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On my truck using a MIG welder, even with the battery disconnected all the new bulbs in the back where I was working failed within a week of the welding. I thought just bad bulbs until I welded the other side and the new bulbs on that side failed shortly afterwards.
So, now I totally disconnect both battery cables from each battery and pull any bulbs near where I am working. My alternator failed about two months later, but, it was three years after I bought the truck and I have no idea how old it was before that since it was painted Ford blue. But, I do not think it would hurt to pull the alt. plug since it is so easy to reach on a Ford.
So, now I totally disconnect both battery cables from each battery and pull any bulbs near where I am working. My alternator failed about two months later, but, it was three years after I bought the truck and I have no idea how old it was before that since it was painted Ford blue. But, I do not think it would hurt to pull the alt. plug since it is so easy to reach on a Ford.
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Agree with what others have mentioned so far. I would have on standby, a fire extinguisher, or a garden hose already on with a on / off nozzle. Also if welding near a painted body surface, wet rags, to cover the painted surface, and maybe a water bucket with rags to cool off your welds, if welding on the backside of a painted surface, or undercoated surface. (keeps from starting a fire where you cannot see.)
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