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Best choice for a 220v Buzz Box ?
Need to do some light stick welding, but am limited to the 30 Amp 220v
service that my clothes dryer is hooked to (otherwise, I'd wire up my big old Lincolm 300!). Never done any wire-feed work, and wouldn't want to 'limit' myself against future needs, but it isn't a big priority now. Want something that will last (obviously, taking Duty Cycle into account) for more than a couple of uses. Don't want to waste my money on a $49 POS (if you know what I mean). Used is fine (actually, I *prefer* 'vintage iron'). TIA Malcolm |
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First thing I'd try is plugging the Lincoln into the dryer outlet.
Start with a low heat and see how far you can get without tripping the breaker. I've found that I rarely get over 100 amps in the welding I do, even though the box goes to 230. bob g. Malcolm Spann wrote: Need to do some light stick welding, but am limited to the 30 Amp 220v service that my clothes dryer is hooked to (otherwise, I'd wire up my big old Lincolm 300!). Never done any wire-feed work, and wouldn't want to 'limit' myself against future needs, but it isn't a big priority now. Want something that will last (obviously, taking Duty Cycle into account) for more than a couple of uses. Don't want to waste my money on a $49 POS (if you know what I mean). Used is fine (actually, I *prefer* 'vintage iron'). TIA Malcolm |
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Where are you? I've got a good "vintage" Craftsman 230 sitting in the garage gathering dust. $200 Canadian in Waterloo Ontario. I also have a Carbon Arc torch for it - at extra cost. San Francisco bay area .... just a *little* too far ... Thanks, though ! |
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As others have said, hook up your Lincoln. It will draw more than 30 amps
only when set to weld at around 150 amps or higher. Unless you're welding a bridge or battleship, you won't need more than that. "Malcolm Spann" wrote in message ... Need to do some light stick welding, but am limited to the 30 Amp 220v service that my clothes dryer is hooked to (otherwise, I'd wire up my big old Lincolm 300!). Never done any wire-feed work, and wouldn't want to 'limit' myself against future needs, but it isn't a big priority now. Want something that will last (obviously, taking Duty Cycle into account) for more than a couple of uses. Don't want to waste my money on a $49 POS (if you know what I mean). Used is fine (actually, I *prefer* 'vintage iron'). TIA Malcolm |
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