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ET001W Multi Purpose MIG Pliers Helper Tool
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    Multi Purpose MIG Pliers Helper Tool
    ET001W

    £11.40  EX VAT

    Performs many tasks to aid smooth MIG Welding, including removal of spatter in, around, and outside of the nozzle, drawing out and cutting of MIG wire and removal of contact tips, shrouds and insulators. These pliers are fitted with an insulated rubber grip for safe and reliable handling. An essential component for every welders tool kit.

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    MIG Accessories FAQs

    Straight answers to the questions people ask most when choosing and using MIG welding accessories and consumables.

    Do I need wire lubricant pads for MIG welding?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    Some accessory makers sell felt-type pads that fit over the wire as it leaves the spool and hold a lubricant. The idea is to reduce friction in the liner and to wipe loose dirt from the wire before it reaches the tip.

    They are not essential on every machine, and many feeding problems are cured by a clean liner of the right type, the correct drive rolls, a tip that matches the wire and the right roll pressure. Any lubricant on the wire must be one that the wire or machine maker approves for that wire, because the wrong one can cause contamination and weld defects. Check the manual for your own machine before fitting a pad.

    What is a CO2 heater and do I need one?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    When carbon dioxide leaves the cylinder it expands and gets very cold, and at high flow rates or in long periods of welding this can freeze the regulator and reduce or stop the gas. A heater fitted between the cylinder and the regulator warms the gas and prevents this.

    It is mainly needed when welding with pure carbon dioxide at higher flows or for long stretches. For argon mixtures at normal flows it is not usually needed. Heaters run from an electrical supply, so follow the maker's instructions and keep them away from water.

    How do I keep the nozzle clean of spatter?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    Spatter builds up inside the nozzle and, if left, narrows the gas path, which disturbs the shielding gas and causes porosity. Clear it regularly using a reamer or the jaws of the MIG pliers, with the torch cool and the machine switched off.

    Avoid hammering the nozzle or scraping it with sharp tools that might scratch it, because scratches give spatter a place to stick. Using anti-spatter in moderation helps, and replacing a nozzle that is badly worn or damaged is better than cleaning it again and again.

    Are small gas cylinders enough for hobby MIG welding?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    Small cylinders are handy for occasional light jobs because they are light and easy to store, but the gas does not last long, so they are not suited to regular or heavy welding. How long one lasts depends on the flow rate and how much you actually weld.

    If you weld often, a larger refillable cylinder is usually more practical. Small cylinders need a regulator and, in some cases, an adaptor made for them, so check what fits. Never refill or tamper with a disposable cylinder.

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