andrewblueboy

Active Member

• Dec 12, 2008

• #1

hi all
right i know water and electric does not go together but when its stopped raining is it possible to weld with mig with rain droplets on bonnet.
just that ive been thinking what do garages do when u take motors in for welding work after driving in the rain. intresting to hear your replies to this. cheers

 

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Sean

Banned

• Dec 12, 2008

• #2

are you asking if it's safe to weld on a vehicle thats got a damp bonnet ?

 

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Beast o Bodmin

Banned

• Dec 12, 2008

• #3

disconnect the battery and alternator and wear some wellies ....

 

andrewblueboy

Active Member

• Dec 12, 2008

• #4

well with all the rain it very tempting to go out with me gear but i know water and electric not go together so i just got me thinking how do garges do it after driving in the rain when disco dripping thanks for repley tho

 

jimbot90

New Member

• Dec 12, 2008

• #5

andrewblueboy said:

well with all the rain it very tempting to go out with me gear but i know water and electric not go together so i just got me thinking how do garges do it after driving in the rain when disco dripping thanks for repley tho

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yul b rate jus av one a them RD'thingis pluged in wen ya strike up!

 

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smurphy

Active Member

• Dec 13, 2008

• #6

It's fine it wont hurt you at all. If you were arc welding with wet gloves and sitting on what your welding, you'll get a shock. Only that the same as one off a HT lead or a electric fence, it's funny to watch though.

 

iannotts

New Member

• Dec 13, 2008

• #7

yea you can do it. Just put 999 on speed dial

 

Pikey

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

• Dec 13, 2008

• #8

You'll be fine. if you're worried stand on a couple of rubber mats. Leccytrickery always takes path of least resistance. and the heat of the arc will drive away any dampness. biggest prob will be water tuning to steam under the weld pool. and blowing holes in ya weld.

 

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Beast o Bodmin

Banned

• Dec 13, 2008

• #9

dont forget the waxoyl fire

 

Pikey

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

• Dec 13, 2008

• #10

Beast o Bodmin said:

dont forget the waxoyl fire

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Don't worry the rain will put that out..

 

andrewblueboy

Active Member

• Dec 13, 2008

• #11

i like the ideas everyone but i think i wait for a dry day even tho i got a fair bit to do, but it aint half tempting as im missing the the landy (no mot) so useing bike at min cheers all for advise again.