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[HarryB]

hi,
ive been mig welding for quite a while now at work, and have decided to buy myself a welder for home. its a clarke 151te and i am wondering if it will be ok running off a 13amp plug.
any help is much appreiciated
thanks
Harry.

 

[malcolm]

Welcome Harry. The 151 will be fine on a 13 amp plug - most of us don't use the recommended 16 amp blue plugs. If you use an extension use a good thick short one.

Best to choose a decent quality one and replace it every couple of years as the fuse holders on the cheaper ones seem to corrode after a while. Not likely to have problems blowing the fuse though.

 

[HarryB]

cheers mate, your help is most appreciated
thankyou,
Harry