Hitbox AC/DC welder from Amazon - Worth a try?

[matthewsx]

Looking forward to laying down some beads.

 

[matthewsx]

But there's also this one from the folks who made my welder.

5 Pin Foot Pedal for HITBOX TIG Welder HVT250P AC/DC 10-200 Amp Control pedal | eBay

This foot switch has a wide range of applications and is used in a variety of welding machines and cutting machines, such as: HITBOX HVT250P AC/DC,HITBOX CT520. 1 3m Foot Pedal.

www.ebay.com

I think for $30 I might just start with the one that works with my machine. That way if I need to figure pin outs for an upgrade I’ll have it there.

Can always upgrade if this one doesn’t feel right.

John

 

[markba633csi]

The Hitbox foot pedal looks really clunky and tall- I would get a low profile one with the center pivot
Looks like the cheap ones use a linear pot like a wha-wha guitar pedal. High wear. I would hope the pricey ones
use some type of optical sensor?

 

[G-ManBart]

Looks like the cheap ones use a linear pot like a wha-wha guitar pedal. High wear. I would hope the pricey ones
use some type of optical sensor?

All of the modern pedals I've opened up have had a potentiometer. The SSC pedals I'm using now claim 1M cycle testing.

 

[matthewsx]

I'll probably buy the SSC pedal but I want to get the factory one first so I can confirm pinouts if needed. I'll probably also get the flowmeter suggested above.

John