So all done with modifications. Installed a 1200V 150A bridge rectifier (i know its overkill but it'll survive any transients and voltage spikes). I placed a 22,000uf capacitor on the output which helps smooth the DC. Because of the bridge rectifier, the voltage is a bit higher than it was before. This seems to give a slightly hotter weld. It definitely has more penetration but the problem is because its flux core it still splatters like hell.
