Re: Arc Welder / Pole Transformer Aluminum windings

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>

> Hi All...
>
> using low end ( cheap) welders for ballast is a recipe for failure of
> the welder. The cores of the low end welders are wrapped with aluminum
> wire, not copper. If you were to exceed the primary amperage rating for
> more than a few moments, the welder melts the primary winding, thus
> leaving you dead in the water.

Actually, the majority of pole transformers are wired in aluminum wiring as
well . . . just as a comparison.

Dan