Guy at the RV shop up the street has one of these in his offroad
vehicle/camper.

http://www.goweld.com/batteryselection.html

jimt

On 6/21/05 8:14 AM, "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote:

> 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
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> Subject: [Syncro] Can a 90A or 120A alternator be used for welding?
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>> Vanagon's electrical system to do emergency field repairs?  I am
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