12-08-2018, 11:10 AM | #21 |
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I have a mild case of Atrial Fibrillation that I didn't even know I had until my doctor diagnosed it about 25 years ago. It is being treated with blood thinners, but that's it. My doctor warned me about welding, and even told me to stay away from the magneto on my race car. I did replace the mag with a Mallory flattop (I only run exhibitions anyway), but have generally ignored his advice about welding (I only do Stick and MIG), as I thought his concerns were overblown. I have never had a problem. (Now watch what happens!)
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12-08-2018, 01:12 PM | #23 |
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12-08-2018, 01:29 PM | #24 |
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Here is a website on welding EMF. They have developed a computer program that generates a report telling you your EMF exposure. The report comes from a separate website that requires a payment to get the report. It might be worth it to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSPjV3PKXKk There are lots of YouTube, EMF measuring videos. You might try just buying a meter and measuring it yourself. I checked eBay and there are all kinds of EMF meters, dirt cheap. Then you could contact the manufacturer with some real data. |
12-08-2018, 09:07 PM | #25 |
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12-08-2018, 11:47 PM | #26 |
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12-11-2018, 11:04 AM | #27 |
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Here's an interesting discussion and ideas on the Miller Forum:
https://forum.millerwelds.com/forum/...ency-questions I got my first TIG setup a few months ago and the MFG manual warns about keeping the power source line as short as possible along with several suggestions and warnings for reducing EMF exposure. Found this web site discussing various EMF sources and meters. https://www.emfanalysis.com/emf-meters/ Amazon has EMF absorbing fabric if you want to make a protective shirt or jacket or ?? Search for "Unfinished Silver Fabric for Earth Connection/Grounding" If it were me, I would find a local tech school and get some free labor in exchange for some old ford and fabricating knowledge. |
12-11-2018, 11:21 AM | #28 |
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Tom/T nailed it. Don't play EMF roulette?
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06-10-2019, 05:47 PM | #29 |
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Update: Just finished the fab work on a customer 33/34 chassis. Used my tig to do it all, even used filler rod where needed. It takes a bit longer to get the metal to flow at 160 amps, but no ill effects so far. Now my finish welder can do his thing.
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06-10-2019, 06:22 PM | #30 |
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Good to hear!
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06-10-2019, 07:10 PM | #31 |
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All I know is that my butt would be puckering the first time I stepped down on my Miller pedal! I give you credit . . . and I imagine you started at low amps and worked your way up. Best of luck Gary - you are a credit to our world and we all want you around to be a part of it. Take care,
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06-10-2019, 07:12 PM | #32 |
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I'm wondering if a resistance spot welder is ok ? The magnetic field it creates is darn strong .
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06-11-2019, 07:15 AM | #33 |
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I had an old Linde 500 amp Constant Current/Constant Voltage welder with all the bells and whistles (at the time). adjustable high-freq, water cooled torch, pre/post flow timers etc etc.
When I would light that baby off it would shut down the signal on the neighbor's [for 1/2 a block] teevee and radio. Granted the newer equipment is much more sophisticated but I don't think I would risk it. |
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