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Yeess why not
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Can you honestly say it's not too big? I got it off eBay a few years ago for £250, all I've done is dismantle and clean it, I still haven't gotten around to getting a 63A socket fitted so I've not tested it (I didn't see the point in wasting a 13A fuse trying it with a normal plug 
). I'd like £200 back for it if you really want it but I'd like some other members to try to talk you out of it first.
If you take the transformer out, you can actually get inside it! Don't ask why I know that but it should give you an idea of the size of the thing.
). I'd like £200 back for it if you really want it but I'd like some other members to try to talk you out of it first.If you take the transformer out, you can actually get inside it! Don't ask why I know that but it should give you an idea of the size of the thing.
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I was joking buddy ,i dont want a machine that big haha ,i want something like a miller migmatic 380 ,but i doubt il be able to run one from home just at workCan you honestly say it's not too big? I got it off eBay a few years ago for £250, all I've done is dismantle and clean it, I still haven't gotten around to getting a 63A socket fitted so I've not tested it (I didn't see the point in wasting a 13A fuse trying it with a normal plug
If you take the transformer out, you can actually get inside it! Don't ask why I know that but it should give you an idea of the size of the thing.
Before you go putting in heavy duty wiring & circuits for welders you would need to check what your mains supply can deliver.
I live in the country & our supply comes across country high voltage & is stepped down by a transformer on the electricity pole. It was originally fitted with a 5kva transformer (I think) & when I was welding or the shower was used the lights would dim! It was upgraded to a 12kva & we no longer suffer voltage drop plus my welder has visibly more power than before.
I live in the country & our supply comes across country high voltage & is stepped down by a transformer on the electricity pole. It was originally fitted with a 5kva transformer (I think) & when I was welding or the shower was used the lights would dim! It was upgraded to a 12kva & we no longer suffer voltage drop plus my welder has visibly more power than before.
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Before you go putting in heavy duty wiring & circuits for welders you would need to check what your mains supply can deliver.
I live in the country & our supply comes across country high voltage & is stepped down by a transformer on the electricity pole. It was originally fitted with a 5kva transformer (I think) & when I was welding or the shower was used the lights would dim! It was upgraded to a 12kva & we no longer suffer voltage drop plus my welder has visibly more power than before.
A friend of mine lives way out in the sticks , his supply which also feeds the neighbour comes in on poles and looks like a piece of string . No way in the world has he got more than 60 amps between the two properties.
Bob
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Are you doing some sort of production run at your house to warrant such large machines. 250A Mig, with MMA capabilities would cover quite a fair amount if stuff.
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I use a 270 amp oxford mig on a single phase domestic supply, my garage is supplied from the house 40 amp breaker, 16mm sq SWA to the garage(over kill, but 28 meters and I had the cable), to a distrubution board. Welders / lathe use a 32 amp socket. Never use both at the same time, as there is only one of me.
Welds half inch plate etc no probelm. And 1/2 mill dog cage base tray.
Welds half inch plate etc no probelm. And 1/2 mill dog cage base tray.
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There is a theoretical one and a real one. If you have 32am type fused hook up I suggest 250 amp (which is pretty much in line with what the big brands offer) Esab. Lorch, kempi,, Lincoln etc.
Now if you need to weld more than that can handle at a long duty cycle I suggest a three phase genny or lashing the cash on three phase supply
Three phase won't be cheap to put in and you will also be stung with the new energy tax if they class you as a buisness..
What are you planning to do ?
Now if you need to weld more than that can handle at a long duty cycle I suggest a three phase genny or lashing the cash on three phase supply
Three phase won't be cheap to put in and you will also be stung with the new energy tax if they class you as a buisness..
What are you planning to do ?
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I was just asking to find out what i can run from home as i know someone who gets second hand welders alot
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Always welcome to pop by of a weekend to use the lathe and mill for odd jobs mate.
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Would probably be easier for me to give you some drawings, As I wouldn't know where to start!
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Haha. Im not much better. Learning everytime I use it. Thats the reason I bought it though.Would probably be easier for me to give you some drawings, As I wouldn't know where to start!
No metal shop at school and always wanted to learn.
Im not too bad mind.
Managed ecentric turning ok.
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My mates lights dim if his neighbour uses a pressure washer, may be 12kva at the transformer but way less after its come a few miles across country through a bit of flex
Bob
