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The Weldpro 130A aluminum spool gun is a 15 foot spool gun for 0.030 and 0.035 inch aluminum wire, listed for select Weldpro MIG machines (MIG210LCD, Omni 210 and MIG155GD). This Weldpro 130A spool gun review, based on the Amazon listing, is for owners of those machines who want to weld aluminum, since the gun is not a universal add-on.
Quick specs at a glance
| Item | Per the listing |
|---|---|
| Type | Aluminum MIG spool gun |
| Rating | 130 A |
| Cable | 15 ft |
| Wire | 0.030 or 0.035 in aluminum wire |
| Machines named | Weldpro MIG210LCD, Omni 210, MIG155GD |
| Included | 1 lb aluminum wire spool, per the listing |
| Warranty | 1-year limited, per the listing |
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What it does and who it suits
Aluminum wire is soft and tends to jam in a long standard liner. A spool gun keeps a small spool in the gun body, so wire only travels a short distance and feeds more reliably.
It suits owners of the named Weldpro machines who want occasional aluminum projects, such as repairs, brackets or light fabrication. It is a 130 A gun, so thick aluminum needs more than this setup can deliver.
How to check it fits your welder
- Match your machine model against the three named in the listing.
- Confirm the machine has a spool gun port and a switch or setting for spool gun mode.
- Check the wire spool size the gun takes and that you can buy that size.
- Plan for 100% argon gas, a regulator and a clean work area.
- Check the listing for the warranty and what is in the box.
Pros and limitations
- Pros: Designed for named machines; 15 ft reach; supports two common wire sizes; includes a sample spool.
- Limitations: Limited machine list, 130 A rating caps material thickness, and a 1 lb spool runs out fast. Aluminum welding has a learning curve that no spool gun removes.
Aluminum welding basics
- Clean the aluminum thoroughly; oxide melts at a much higher temperature than the metal.
- Use 100% argon gas and push the gun rather than pulling.
- Keep drive roll tension light and wire path short and straight.
- Use ER4043 or ER5356 wire as your project requires; the listing does not specify.
- Wear a helmet, gloves and long sleeves, and ventilate the work area.
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Alternatives and related guides
- For Lincoln machines: YesWelder 150A spool gun review.
- Another take: Tooliom spool gun review.
- Aluminum wire: Azzuno aluminum MIG wire review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which welders does the Weldpro 130A spool gun fit?
The listing names Weldpro MIG210LCD, Omni 210 and MIG155GD machines. It is not a universal spool gun, so check that your exact model has a spool gun connection before buying, and confirm with the seller or Weldpro if your machine is not listed.
What wire does it use, and what does 0.030 and 0.035 mean?
Those numbers are wire diameters in inches, not metal thickness. The listing says it supports 0.030 and 0.035 inch aluminum wire. Your machine manual and wire maker’s charts guide the aluminum thicknesses you can weld at your amperage.
Does it come with wire?
The listing mentions a 1 lb roll of aluminum wire. Check the listing to see exactly what is included and the wire alloy supplied, and plan to buy additional spools and 100% argon shielding gas for aluminum work.
Is a claim like six welds every ten minutes a real spec?
Some descriptions quote a weld count like that, but it has no technical meaning, since welds vary in length. Ignore it. Judge a spool gun by its rated amperage, cable length, wire range and machine fit, not a weld count.
Verdict
A sensible add-on if you own one of the named Weldpro machines and want to try aluminum. Skip it if your model is not listed or you plan to weld thick aluminum plate.
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