ALTER POWER IN CAR WELDER

**digger** · 18th December 2011, 11:02 AM

G'day,

Have a vehicle with a welder fitted under the bonnet.
It has an "alter power" marked welder and alternator fitted.

The standard alternator has been replaced with one that generated 12v and 240v, with use of the hand throttle the revs are held high enough and
then apparently they are a good welder. Spoken to a couple people who've used them on stations and used about 30' of cable and welder windmills etc.

But I cannot find anything at all about them?
anyone have any info about them at all or know someone who may be able to help?

Cheers.
Digger

d@rk51d3 · 18th December 2011, 02:14 PM

Here's an ad, calling for new applicants to work as agents to service country areas.

First ad under "busines opportunities."

The Sydney Morning Herald - Google News Archive Search

Has contact details that might be good........ although it's from 1982. Still, the auto elec might still be in buisiness.

MR MOTOR PARTS (MMP) seems to be in the same building (or next door). Could be an alternative lead. 02 9737 9288

**digger** · 18th December 2011, 04:17 PM

1982 newspapers... from interstate... man your place must be stacked deep

thanks, its worth a try!

**superquag** · 18th December 2011, 04:56 PM

This type of unit was popular many years ago... (when I had brown hair and lots of it!) though I coud'nt find any info on this brand.

However, if anyone else is intrigued, they're still being built here in Western Australia at:-

UNIPOWER - POWER ON THE MOVE

If you prefer 'overseas' stuff, here's another site to look at. - The backpack welder is particularly interesting... 150 Amp DC at 100% duty cycle !

Welder Web Site Map -- ZENA, Incorporated

**digger** · 18th December 2011, 06:45 PM

i KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN ABOUT BROWN HAIR! Ive been getting the roots of mine dyed a "silver blonde" for some time now... although the seem to be doing it deeper and deeper...

Thanks, looks just like what Ive got but with the option to switch the 12v through to charge batteries, (I may have to check out the price..just for interest)

**123rover50** · 18th December 2011, 06:52 PM

I have one fitted to the 6x6 FC camper. Different name , mine is an Autoarc. Same principle I think. Acts as an ordinary alt, has a switch to change to welder. Also goes through a bejesus box with a couple of powerpoints on it. Has enough grunt to run a 10 inch angle grinder too.

Didiman

Didge · 19th December 2011, 05:40 AM

Looks great but you wouldn't be able to weld your own car if it was running would you?

**Gary S11** · 19th December 2011, 06:27 PM

We used to have one on a WB holden ute many moons ago when i worked for the Esperance shire, had to nearly red line the poor 202 to get enough amps for a half decent weld..Hopefully technology has improved Gary

**123rover50** · 19th December 2011, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Didge

Looks great but you wouldn't be able to weld your own car if it was running would you?

Sure can. Cracked a spring hanger going to the cape early 80,s. Welded it up OK.
I have books with circuit diagrams etc of the Auto Arc.
A sparky could build one.
Two batteries gives a comparable weld but the ability to use drills and grinders is number one.

**superquag** · 19th December 2011, 08:05 PM

Yes indeed you can weld your own vehicle if/when its running... Just don't get the polarity confused (assuming your brand gives you a choice...)

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