Welcome to PHM site bro. :welcome: What sort of DIY ings in particular do you do if I may ask?
Woodworks, metalworks, car restoration etc.

Anyway enjoy your stay !!

CHEERS

Thanks master Rosy. I'm one of those bakal boys.

Don't have a welder yet but been using Yamato DC inverter 200.

My brother-in-law bought one for his gates and grills and hand rail for stair, and i'm his welder.

Most of my DIY are mixture of wood and metal.

Well how do you find the Yamato DC Inverter machine, does it perform well or have you discovered any flaws in its performance ?

I'm asking this 'coz I know its just an entry level machine not a heavy duty one. I don't use mine for cutting, for the past three years I use it simply and mainly for welding only and follow strictly the duty cycle. Hope your machine doesn't get abused so not to burn the diodes.

Stay safe while welding !!

Its a good welder to have or should i say great for DIY, Yamato DC Inverter has a 35% duty cycle as said in its manual. I have tried to weld continuously for about 16 inch length at 110A using 3/32 6013 rods, I think i have consumed 3 to 4 rods with that. It only take rest when i replace the rod.

Welding is easier. Weld is cleaner, less spatter compared to AC Arc machine. Though i make a lot of blowholes working on those 1.5mm SQ tube.

I'm still learning with this machine, so far all i can say is that it gets the job done.

But, I dont do it anymore. I have stick to work by the duty cycle. Weld for about 3.5 minutes and give the machine 6.5 minutes rest, at any setting.

But, how does this duty cycle really is put into work?

Is it 35% duty cycle at maximum amperage as when the welder is on a 200A setting? Meaning, we have to observe the duty cycle only when Amp setting is at maximum?

I wanted to know how this duty cycle are put into practice to keep the welder healthy.

Thanks sa reply nyo master Rosy.