MIG Welding and 220V, Install an outlet? |
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MIG Welding and 220V, Install an outlet? |
Todd Enlund |
Nov 18 2008, 05:17 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'm getting a MIG for Christmas. Trying to decide between a Miller 140C and a 180C. The 180C is only $93 more... but the garage is not wired for 220.
1) Can I wire it myself? 2) Is the 180C overkill for a 914? I shoulda bought it last week... MIG welders all took a big jump in price in the last week (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Jax914 |
Nov 19 2008, 09:55 AM
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Schwienhund Rennenmannshaft Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 7-August 06 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 6,602 Region Association: South East States |
I purchased a Miller 135 almost two years ago - 110V. I run it off a 15 amp circuit and never have an issue. I've used my big 220V AirCo buzzbox once since then.
I've heard that using a 220V at 10% capacity is more efficient that a 110V at 75%. I'm not a pro welder - so I don't use it at the max capacity anyway - and I've only had to jump to the arc once in two years - that was for an exceptional case - not 914 related. Make sure you go with the shielding gas. Flux core wire is a mess. If you go with the dryer circuit / welder plug or extension - just make up a little sign for the dryer that says "Do Not Use - Welding!" HTH, |
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