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Needs must n allThe socket in the cooker is the same rating as all the others, I think rigpig has wired the welder cable directly into the back of the cooker outlet.
Naughty boy!
Needs must n allThe socket in the cooker is the same rating as all the others, I think rigpig has wired the welder cable directly into the back of the cooker outlet.
Naughty boy!
The voltage will be relatively constant throughout the rang its the ampage in use that will alter under load.is there any way to confirm the voltages are what they should be the metal bar to indocate the volts could be bent so not showing what it actualy is
is there any way to confirm the voltages are what they should be the metal bar to indocate the volts could be bent so not showing what it actualy is
Are you talking open circuit voltage here on the out put?
A meter accross + and - will give you that
You can run a 2.5 on lower than that mate.
90-100 is the top end of a 2.5 stick.
But that makes sense because we all agree the supply going in isn't enough in reality to give you 100 amps. If you can't put what it wants in, it can't give you what you want out. Your dead right 100 amps should crucify a 2.5 but your supply won't let you have 100 amps from it. It's the same as using really long extension leads or under rated cables. The unit can't give you what it's not getting. Every thing you describe sounds to me like it's working finei just cant understand how at 100 amp it will not burn a 2,5 rod just sticks to the metal at a 100amp !
I think RigPig was refering to the supply voltage, some welders can be wired for 230v or 415v this is normally done with links or a selector switch.yes is multi volt i can put the wire to 48v or 70 i have got it on the 70 as its lower amps i think ?
On an old Oxford, single or three phase options are available. Changes are done at the terminal posts.I think RigPig was refering to the supply voltage, some welders can be wired for 230v or 415v this is normally done with links or a selector switch.
If it is connected to 230v but set for 415v it would be down on power.
Are you talking open circuit voltage here on the out put?
A meter accross + and - will give you that.
A clamp on amp meter will give you current
Yes of course. I'm talking about the front welding terminals.why did i not think of the clip on amp meter will give that a go soon
the meter across +- just did not want to blow up an expensive meter this will be ok to cheak ?
Why not fit a 32 amp socket beside the cooker outlet. and turn the kitchen into a welding shop. . A 200 amp inverter will really need a 32 amp outlet anyway. My Stahlwerk 200 TIG needs 27 amps according to it's plate. I upgraded to 32 sockets for my welder and plasma supplies. Took many years to do that tho. as previous to that I really only used the MIG and it really only needed 16.i was going to try and cheak the amps it required but my son was not at home but defo 16 poss 32
well looks like it will be up for sale as i cant use it but will put the money to an inverter mechine as i cant see me getting a bigger power supply
Why not fit a 32 amp socket beside the cooker outlet
Depends what inverter you buy. The German machines can give you 200amps on a 13amp socket.Why not fit a 32 amp socket beside the cooker outlet. and turn the kitchen into a welding shop. . A 200 amp inverter will really need a 32 amp outlet anyway. My Stahlwerk 200 TIG needs 27 amps according to it's plate. I upgraded to 32 sockets for my welder and plasma supplies. Took many years to do that tho. as previous to that I really only used the MIG and it really only needed 16.
Ermm What about the 180 Olympic Bantam ? Well it ran on 13 amp sockets with dubious fusing. Which should not really be talked about.
Laurence