confused and stuck

[kingscove1]

Can someone PLEASE help me i am looking to buy my first welder and i do like the mig pak 180 but all i have to operate in my shed is a 30 amp breaker and it is 230 volt am i stuck as i would like to buy this welder as it is in my price range. I want to be able to weld up to a quater steel if not maybe a stick welder. PLEASE SOME ONE TELL ME WHaT THE HELL I CAN USE??????????

 

[weldequip]

That will only need a 16 amp 220-240v supply max so 30 amp is well on top of the job. Fine machine too
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[kingscove1]

welder

I was up to princess auto and he told me i needed a 50 amp input seems alot for this one.

 

[weldequip]

Rubbish! It is 220v input & not 110v?
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[kingscove1]

welder

So is it safe to say in your profesional opiion?not holding you to it that it will work?Its a 220 volt with a double 30 amp breaker that is wired for a 30 amp output only. I was talking to miller and they told me i had to but a 1,200.00 machine. Have you ever used one of these machines, lincoln claims iy is not recommened to use it for welding on crtical areas such as a 1/4 which is what i am doing yet it claims it can weld up to 1/2.

 

[weldequip]

I've used Lincoln SP170's from 13/16 amp supplies without any trouble at all but if there is any doubt, as they say... "You should consult a qualified electrician"
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[kingscove1]

Thank you for your help i am not doubting you i am just getting differnt views and the welder i want is at canadian tire and the specs for them is confusing as i am not up on that.

 

[weldequip]

Health & Safety. The powers that be dictate we have to conform or else!
You will be fine from a 30 Amp supply.
*Disclaimer: If you wake up with a perm, or don't wake up at all, I did say "Consult a qualified electrician".
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