I believe this is used with welders because i found it inside a welding helmet…. Could somebody tell me what this is exactly?
This welding tool I found in the attic
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I've seen this myself and agree, yes, there is a difference in the light outputs between inverter and transformer type welders (even at the same amperage setting). I also have seen a difference between different models of inverter MIG welders. I don't precisely know what makes the difference, but I am guessing it has to do with differences in the switching characteristics. Also, different types of welders have different output... e.g. a stick welder, IMHO, seems to have much more UV output (at least the ones I've used). I can get a bit of a "sunburn" from only a couple of sticks if I don't make sure to cover up. I've never had that happen for an equivalent amount of welding on a MIG.
But we need not rely on anecdotal evidence... The link below is to a paper published by the German equivalent of OSHA, where they actually measure the light output from various welders at 180 Amps.
Similar tools are also available for automotive trim removal. They are often called "automotive trim removal tool" (go figure, eh...)
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According to an ozzie web site, it's a non-flint electronic spark lighter.