You don't say what helmet you have. I went from a $60 cheapy to a $250 Lincoln and it made all the difference. Now I can see!!! These are auto darkening

Found this on EBAY https://www.ebay.com/itm/MIG-250-Welder-2IN1-MIG-MAG-ARC-250-Amp-IGBT-DC-Gas-Welding-Machine/273466306576?hash=item3fabdcb010:g:m6MAAOSwYlZbg8FK:rk:32:pf:0 Was wondering if anyone has one or has good info about it. Especially compared to Eastwood MIG250. $350 less! I'm not interes...

Thanks. I'll start with no water and see how it goes. Wall thickness is 13 Ga HRPO steel.

From personal experience, my welding got a lot better and more fun when I switched from a $30 auto helmet to a $200 one!
Aaron

I want to weld some cooling fins (1/8 x 3/4") on a hydraulic tank (20 x 18 x 15"). Would it be possible and help to fill the tank with water to help stop distortion? I plan on TIG tacking all pieces (1 1/2" apart) in the center 1st then ends and stitching short welds with cooling betw...

ditto to granitguy
I'm retired, have been metalworking all my life. I've been following Welding Tips and Tricks for several years and have learned a lot. I look forward to my continued education here.
Aaron in MI's UP