Hi All,
I am new to the forum and also to welding. I have recently purchased my first mig welder (clarke 151TE) which I think comes with everything I need to get started..
My question is about the mains connection. The unit itself does'nt have a plug because in the manual it states 15amps. I was just wandering is there any way I can safely use a 13amp supply from say the kitchen outlet if I use the welder on lower power settings or does it not work like that?
I also need some extension from the house to the workspace in the garden so what cable would I need for this and my dad has a reel with a large round type connector on it and looks pretty beefy dont know if that would do?
I am really worried about using it at the moment because I dont want any surprises like cables melting, fires etc..
I wanted to start practising before I go anywhere near my car with it but dont know if this is possible from home. I have a council garage which has all the old wires but obviously no power. I want to eventually get it suitably rigged at the garage for welding purposes..
As you can probably tell I need all the help I can get so any help is greatly appreciated.
David
I am new to the forum and also to welding. I have recently purchased my first mig welder (clarke 151TE) which I think comes with everything I need to get started..
My question is about the mains connection. The unit itself does'nt have a plug because in the manual it states 15amps. I was just wandering is there any way I can safely use a 13amp supply from say the kitchen outlet if I use the welder on lower power settings or does it not work like that?
I also need some extension from the house to the workspace in the garden so what cable would I need for this and my dad has a reel with a large round type connector on it and looks pretty beefy dont know if that would do?
I am really worried about using it at the moment because I dont want any surprises like cables melting, fires etc..
I wanted to start practising before I go anywhere near my car with it but dont know if this is possible from home. I have a council garage which has all the old wires but obviously no power. I want to eventually get it suitably rigged at the garage for welding purposes..
As you can probably tell I need all the help I can get so any help is greatly appreciated.
David