On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 16:35:00 -0500, Don Foreman
wrote:

On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:31:24 GMT, Gunner Asch
wrote:

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So, I showed that I can run a decent sized 3 phase industrial type
machine on single phase power, which in this case was the spare
electric dryer outlet, fused at 40 amps, run into a 50' 6/3 extension
cord out to the welding area (which is on its own 60 amp circuit), by
making up a simply rpc.

Cool!

Does it seem to run any smoother than a comparably-sized single-phase
machine -- as perhaps your Dan MIG?

Lord yes. Down at the 18-22 volt range..its like welding with light.
Hardly any sound other than a faint hiss/crackle. I was wondering if
I was getting any penetration at all, and sectioned a couple welds.
Nice and deep with 75/25 gas. Ill have to try this with Co2 next.

Gunner

"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner