Hi reader I've got a Esab caddy 160i just wondering what size generator I should go for? Want to be as portable as possible. Think I read 10 kW but that seems a bit over the top. any brand that you would advise? Cheers
Supply from power generators The power source can be supplied from different types of generators. However, some generators may not provide sufficient power for welding. The generators with AVR, equivalent or better type of regulation with rated power 5.5...6.5 kW are recommended to supply the power source within it's full capacity. It is also possible to use generators with lower rated power, starting from 3.0kW, but in that case the setting must be proportionally limited. The power source is protected against undervoltage. If the power supplied by the generator is not sufficient, the welding is interrupted. Especially the welding start could be disturbed. In case of disturbed welding process, either adjust the welding parameters or change to a mo
Cheers Fizzy plenty of information for me to make a informative decision. Think I'll invest after new year turned couple jobs away recently as I'm not mobile in that sense. I think I would be best going for biggest I can afford as I'll be running near max a lot of the time, not so much continuously tho short runs. Is there any forumula for KW to AMPS?