Got MIG/MAG welder, trying to use it for gasless flux-core welding.
The machine I got is Lincoln Speedtec 200C, 200A nominal amp Mig welder with torch Euro-connector.
I am using now 0,8 mm flux core wire with a standard SB-15 Parweld torch.
Main problem is visibility, the standard mig-torch nozzle is pretty restrictive, it comes very close to pudle. Free wire length should be about 12-15 mm and current bit over 100A. The standard mig gas nozzle goes way longer than conductor nozzle (as is customary). I have cut down the standard conical gas nozzle, but it does not quite solve the problem, merely chops of the cone and leaves the large diameter sleeve to block the view. Shortening it furher would lead to better visibility and surprice if you bump the conductor nozzle into metal while trigger is pressed...

There are nozzle covers that are designed to do just that, some sort of rubber condom looking thingys, but not for my torch or torches here.

Then there are real gasless flux core guns:

But they are pretty damn hefty and rare here....they all are more than 300A and I need about 150A max.
https://www.bernardwelds.com/self-shielded-flux-cored-welding-choosing-your-gun-p161916So, I am torn between modding a normal gas gun or sucking up and use the standard gun? Or something else?
Pekka