Grounding a steel hull

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  2. M&M Ovenden
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    I agree with what Nick says above. Most welders these days are DC with an isolated supply. Be wary of old AC "buzboxes" that might use auto transformers.
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    M&M Ovenden, Feb 13, 2019
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