Welder question
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A 120v welder is only good up to 3/16ths because there is simply not enough current (amps) to push the heat deep into the work piece. 20 amps is a typical household circuit... I have a 50-amp circuit (30a is minimum) because I now I can use 100 feet of 8/3 extension cord without suffering a significant voltage drop at the end... I can weld on the other side of my house or across the street if I need to.
Miller 211... do it!!
I wouls like the option of moving the unit closer to the center of my garage which would mean extension cord. Suggestion on gauge and length I can use to not drop amperage?
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It's a dedicated 20amp just to the outlet I have been using. the outlet is a single plug which my plan was to pull the single plug and change out to a double with the built in trip breaker
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On the amps. I have a 20-amp circuit, so far with my practice welds it seems fine. Should I step it up to 30amp or for my use will 20amp work fine?
I wouls like the option of moving the unit closer to the center of my garage which would mean extension cord. Suggestion on gauge and length I can use to not drop amperage?
I wouls like the option of moving the unit closer to the center of my garage which would mean extension cord. Suggestion on gauge and length I can use to not drop amperage?
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