Ok, I've always wanted to learn to weld. Seems like I always come across something where i say "man, if I could weld that my life problems would be solved!" well not quite like that but it would be useful.
So looking at MIG welding. I know everyone recommends Lincoln, Miller or Hobart but considering I will only weld something maybe 1-2 times per year I don't want to drop a ton of money into this (yet).
So the welder I am looking at is..........wait for it...........
chicago electric Harbor Freights model.
120 Amp, 230 Volt MIG and Flux Welder
I know , I know......there are downsides to this but whatever.
I know enough to stay away from Flux and 220v is better than 110v.
I won't do this for a living, its more just to learn something and tinker. I have some offroad vehicles that could use it once in awhile so why not.
Here's my question.
I don't have 220 anywhere in my house (gas dryer) so I'll have to get it installed in the garage. But this is 230volt and 120amp.
Is there anything I need to do differently other than get a 220v plug installed by an electrician?
So looking at MIG welding. I know everyone recommends Lincoln, Miller or Hobart but considering I will only weld something maybe 1-2 times per year I don't want to drop a ton of money into this (yet).
So the welder I am looking at is..........wait for it...........
chicago electric Harbor Freights model.
120 Amp, 230 Volt MIG and Flux Welder
I know , I know......there are downsides to this but whatever.
I know enough to stay away from Flux and 220v is better than 110v.
I won't do this for a living, its more just to learn something and tinker. I have some offroad vehicles that could use it once in awhile so why not.
Here's my question.
I don't have 220 anywhere in my house (gas dryer) so I'll have to get it installed in the garage. But this is 230volt and 120amp.
Is there anything I need to do differently other than get a 220v plug installed by an electrician?