Clarke 235 TEN Turbo air-cooled stick welder

[Feet 'n Inches]

I bought one of these a couple of years ago as trying to lug an Oxford oil-cooled plant around with a shot back is out of the question. No problems with the Clarke's operation other than when trying to run 10 gauge rods (3.25) at 120+ amps. That's when I start blowing 13 amp fuses for a pastime. As far as I'm aware the supply to my workshop is 32 amps and when it comes to running the Oxford at 110 amps, there are no problems.

Any suggestions?

 

[Barking Mat]

Maybe a dedicated 32 amp plug?

 

[frank horton]

just to add........
I have a 225amp Oxford oil filled welder......right now have to use a single phase supply till I get the lecky board to install 3 phase......
I run it from a 45amp supply direct from the board........
point is, it just dont like 4mm rods ......to use 3.2's Ive had to go up in amps....from the norm.....
I never get a trip out but cant wait for 3phase again......
get a better socket / supply as B/Mat says.....

 

[Feet 'n Inches]

Duh!!! I should have thought of that. Thanks for the wisdom guys.