I have my welder on a 30 amp breaker. Can the same 30 amp be used for this - or will this plasma cutter - turned all the way up require a 50 amp
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I have to say... what ever the machine requires for amperage, the machine should be Fead.
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This machine has a 110 plug and no manuel switch that goes from 110 to 240. 240 would probably fry the wiring in this small appliance, sorry. I have welded and plasma cut with 240 before. We run on AC current here in the US, not DC. Why don't you try to contact the manufacturer directly and ask if the have another appliance better suited to your market. Sorry, I do not have anymore ideas. Martha
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not really sure why it will barely cut 14ga steel. That is what I mainly cut with mine and so far no problems. Are you sure that both poles from the 220 breaker has a real good connection. Sounds like it is trying to run on 110v.
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This circuit breaker type is used on boats, this amperage is 50amp breaker you are requesting to replace 40amp breaker with larger one. I would recommend going with the same amperage, wire size and load plays a big part in DC circuits.
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If you are running with 220v input voltage you should be OK. For 1/8" material your amperage should be close to the 60% duty cycle rating or about 5-6 min of continuous welding which should be adequate for 20" weld length. If your time in-between welds is short however, that could be an issue over a long time of continuous welding. I assume there will be some repositioning and other breaks which will increase the welder rest time. I typically do not weld more than 4-8 in. at a time but have never had any duty cycle issues. If you are using the 110v input you could run into problems with duty cycle as you are highly stressing the machine running 20" beads. If you are running with 220v input voltage you should be OK. For 1/8" material your amperage should be close to the 60% duty cycle rating or about 5-6 min of continuous welding which should be adequate for 20" weld length. If your time in-between welds is short however, that could be an issue over a long time of continuous welding. I assume there will be some repositioning and other breaks which will increase the welder rest time. I typically do not weld more than 4-8 in. at a time but have never had any duty cycle issues. If you are using the 110v input you could run into... » Read More If you are running with 220v input voltage you should be OK. For 1/8" material your amperage should be close to the 60% duty cycle rating or about 5-6 min of continuous welding which should be adequate for 20" weld length. If your time in-between welds is short however, that could be an issue over a long time of continuous welding. I assume there will be some repositioning and other breaks which will increase the welder rest time. I typically do not weld more than 4-8 in. at a time but have never had any duty cycle issues. If you are using the 110v input you could run into problems with duty cycle as you are highly stressing the machine running 20" beads. « Show Less
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Honestly, that depends. If I try to put too much power through this little welder, it flips the breaker, which basically limits me to 1/8" material. However, I don't have any 25 or 30 amp breakers in my electrical box, so, with a fat extension cord and enough power, I believe this box could handle 1/4" material at its maximum amperage of 85. Check out your own box and see if you are limited the same way as I.
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20 amp for 110 and a 30 amp for 220 ... Only time ur gonna need 220 volts would b to weld Aluminum... Duty cycle is better on 110 also !! Machine works great .
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it will run 1/8 7018 stick electrode.it will also run a tig torch with 1/16 electrode .as a scratch arc. won't run alum. not enough amperage.
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50A--240V 2Pole 3Wire Grd. I use the 15A 120V Plug. I did some welding today using 120V 15A Plug with the welder set at 100A and no problems.
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Yes it will run on a standard 110v outlet but will only output about 100 amps current. Great welder for the money. You will have to buy a 110 plug. It only comes with the big three prong 220 plug.
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Wire is rated 30 amps. Are you using for welder supply power, or for welding leads? For supply, the welder must have an input rating of 30 amps or less. This wire is not suitable for use as welding leads.
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hi Once your Shop electrical panel box (sub panel box) and wire is sizes correct you should have no problem. lathe Breaker 30 amp, 6 mm square wire .. don't think you would be powering up all equipment in shop at the same time...
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The specs for input are 230v and 60amps. Your.generator's breaker will trip before you get any serious welding done.
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I wouldn't know why not, depending on how many amps the generator can support at 220v. What is the output of your generator? Is the 220v outlet rated at "X" number of amps? Depending on how you are setting the welder, you may need up to 20 amps of service from the generator, which may be higher than it is rated.
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If the material is steel it will cut it. I imagine it would also cut any metal that can conduct electricity although I hear that cutting aluminum requires the use of a gas or gas mix rather than compressed air to blow the slag out of the cut for a cleaner cut. You could still use compressed air but the cut will need refining more. The main issue with this cutter is that you must have a compressed air source with enough PSI and tank volume to keep up with the cutter. I got a DeWalt 200 PSI air compressor, I think it was 1.5 HP, to work with the cutter. Also, the air has to be dry. So I had to buy a dessicator to run the air through to give me very dry air. That cost me about $500. New compressor was about $250-300. Cutter itself is $1,500 so total is a little over $2,000. BUT it has made cutting steel SO MUCH EASIER. Just did a project that required many small holes in 3/16" steel angle iron. It would have taken me days and easily more than a dozen drill bits and messy oil, etc. to cut all those holes. Plasma cutter can cut each hole in about 3 seconds. i cut them all in a about 30 minutes.
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I welded .100" mild with it with no problem off of 110V, but 3/16" is going to be iffy. Per the calculator on Millerwelds.com you would need between 120 and 200 amps. 120A is doable on 110V, 200A is probably not.So... maybe. Depends on your how many amps you can get out of your 110V outlet and on your technique.
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yes, as long as the plug is the same. the current needed is what you need for the welder.