Am a complete donkey with anything electrical past the machine and the wires. Wanted a portable stick machine, went with the Esab Rogue ES 180i pro. Option at checkout 16amp or 32amp plug.
I panicked and seeing as the maximal current rating when using stick is 30 Amps (240v, 1ph), I chose the 32amp plug. but then got confused because it requires a 20amp anti-surge type fuse. See, am a Donkey.
Am frequently welding with an output between 80-120amps but occasionally go up to 160-180 maybe 2-3 times a month. Finally managing to set up my own work space and machine so this is the first time I've had to source plug and arrange to get a suitable socket fitted.
I'm giving the specs of the machine and the plug to the electrician who is wiring up a socket in my unit, using correct fuses and breakers and whatever else is needed, he's the real pro in all of this.
Question is: Have I got the right plug to bring to the electrician? Should I grab myself 16amp plug instead? Is the 32amp overkill?
Appreciate your time folks!
I panicked and seeing as the maximal current rating when using stick is 30 Amps (240v, 1ph), I chose the 32amp plug. but then got confused because it requires a 20amp anti-surge type fuse. See, am a Donkey.
Am frequently welding with an output between 80-120amps but occasionally go up to 160-180 maybe 2-3 times a month. Finally managing to set up my own work space and machine so this is the first time I've had to source plug and arrange to get a suitable socket fitted.
I'm giving the specs of the machine and the plug to the electrician who is wiring up a socket in my unit, using correct fuses and breakers and whatever else is needed, he's the real pro in all of this.
Question is: Have I got the right plug to bring to the electrician? Should I grab myself 16amp plug instead? Is the 32amp overkill?
Appreciate your time folks!