Guys can you put a fan in your welder

[Whiteyweld]

I have a new Clarke Mig 95. This model does not come with a fan. However, I have read that if I put one in there, it would give me a longer duty cycle adn keep things cooler. Mind you, this clarke does not have alot of space inside.(look one up to see) Still others have done it. Can you give me the insturctions to make this modification Or point me to a thread where the proses is explained in a walk thru kind of way.

Bout forgot: where do you get these fans and prices. And what size fan would I need to do a good job on my welder? Thanks guys.


Whitey

[Zrexxer]

I recall from previous threads that you have a Pro-Mig 180 and a Stickmate... why are you wasting time with that Clarke? Drop your helmet and get to welding.

[Hotfoot]

Figure out exactly where you want the fan to blow, then cut a hole in the side of the case to benefit that location,. Mount a computer fan on the outside or inside, depending ion your clearances. You'll be sucking shop dirt and grit in there, so a simple filter cover might make sense...the, there is the far simpler...just direct a small table top fan to the colling slots on the machine and that should do plenty.

Perhaps the best option is just leave it alone. Are you tripping out of duty cycle that often?? If so, check the adequacy of your input voltage circuit, and evaluate how many other devices are using that circuit between the breaker box and your welder.:)

Merry Christmas!

[ventureline]

Unless the clarke is dropping out altogether, don't worry about it

If your trying to make it do what it is not supposed to get a better brand name with more power.

[Noisy Nova]

Computer fans are 12 volt, but the same size fan can be had in 120V. I've seen it done on the 90amp Lincoln units, connected to the on/off switch and it does make a difference.

[ventureline]

Computer fans are 12 volt, but the same size fan can be had in 120V. I've seen it done on the 90amp Lincoln units, connected to the on/off switch and it does make a difference.


they are called tubular fans, a good 120Vac unit can be had for around $60. I just don't see the point in a cheapo Clarke feeder

[Noisy Nova]

they are called tubular fans, a good 120Vac unit can be had for around $60. I just don't see the point in a cheapo Clarke feeder
Agreed. Time to sell. :D

[crawler]

they are called tubular fans, a good 120Vac unit can be had for around $60. I just don't see the point in a cheapo Clarke feeder

I agree. Kind of like, "polishing a turd." I'd sell it and buy something else.

[gatkeper1]

a cheap muffin fan would work
25 CFM
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2007122419113525&item=16-1322&catname=electric
200 cfm
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2007122419113525&item=16-1331&catname=electric

[tigster]

putting a fan in will almost surely void any manufacturers warranty.

[SundownIII]

I have to agree with tigster. Internal modifications to that machine will, almost surely, void any warranty.

Seem to remember that one of the big "selling points" of that machine was that it had a 10yr warranty.

Also agree with the comment about polishing a turd. If the machine is not capable of doing what you need done, get a bigger machine. Foolish to throw good money after bad.

Did that unit come with an owners manual?

[AnotherDano]

You can get a 'pillow fan' at places like Tractor Supply. Glue on a couple of magnets and stick it over the vent louvers, blowing out.