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Default Welder Power

On 11/25/2015 11:41 AM, OldGuy wrote:
Welder is rated 240VAC 60Hz 20A single phase.

How to connect to house 220VAC 60Hz that is two phase 120VAC?
House is 20A.
220VAC coming from unused dryer connector.

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Might want to take a look at the wires going to that dryer
connection...there was a period some years ago when Aluminum wire was in
vogue for such things as dryers and kitchen stoves. 1960's time frame if
I recall right.
That's not really a good thing for a welder...and lots of other loads.