You really need 60-80 open circuit volts and lots of current to weld anything. There are inverter based welders available, even MIG that run off 12 volt.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: David Marshall <mailinglist@fastforward.ca>
Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 1:55 am
Subject: [Syncro] Can a 90A or 120A alternator be used for welding?

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