BirdmanJohn
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Hi, yeah so been welding a few months now but using main electricity. A friend of mine is interested in taking up welding as a hobby (creative arty type). She has a garage but no power.
So, obvious question … can you run a low power gas mig (say 140A welder - mine is a wolfmig 140x so something like that) from a generator and if so, can you give me some recommendations on specific generators. Apparently she does actually have a generator (not sure what) so perhaps you could also advise on what the required specs would be so we can work out if this one might be a workable solution.
Also what (if any) are potential issues of running a welder from a generator vs mains.
Thanks for any advice, much appreciated
J
So, obvious question … can you run a low power gas mig (say 140A welder - mine is a wolfmig 140x so something like that) from a generator and if so, can you give me some recommendations on specific generators. Apparently she does actually have a generator (not sure what) so perhaps you could also advise on what the required specs would be so we can work out if this one might be a workable solution.
Also what (if any) are potential issues of running a welder from a generator vs mains.
Thanks for any advice, much appreciated
J