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The data plate on your welder should show what input current is required, I'd try the 16A outlet first.
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Thankyou for reply am I right in thinking that this due to set needing 25amp?
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You could probably run it OK on the 16a, I can't see it needing 25a. However, seeing as you have a 32a socket available it would seem sensible to opt for that I suppose.
Your generator might struggle to run that set though, it'll probably be right at it's limit! I'd be surprised if it can run your welder at maximum power.
Your generator might struggle to run that set though, it'll probably be right at it's limit! I'd be surprised if it can run your welder at maximum power.
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The 195amp set ideally needs a generator that can put out 6.5kva
Mine on max gives 6.0kva but for work I'm needin to do 4mm plate max it would not be on full power so hope it does ok
Eventually when I move and have workshop (garage) on side of house will have own 32amp feed purely for welder
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Haha.
What manufactures say the welder needs, and what manufactures say generators output, aren't always compatible.
I tend to find that as the bare minimum you need 1.5 times the generator output that the welder should need. So, for a welder claiming to need 6.5kva you'd be going for 9.75kva, and hoping it's enough.
Running at less than full power will help, but it will certainly still be pushing things.
Also, what isn't considered in the figures is petrol or diesel generators. Welding takes a surge of power which diesels cope with far better than petrol ones.
I'm not saying you won't get your 4mm plate welded, but don't think it'll like it.
What manufactures say the welder needs, and what manufactures say generators output, aren't always compatible.
I tend to find that as the bare minimum you need 1.5 times the generator output that the welder should need. So, for a welder claiming to need 6.5kva you'd be going for 9.75kva, and hoping it's enough.
Running at less than full power will help, but it will certainly still be pushing things.
Also, what isn't considered in the figures is petrol or diesel generators. Welding takes a surge of power which diesels cope with far better than petrol ones.
I'm not saying you won't get your 4mm plate welded, but don't think it'll like it.
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Bugga haha oh well can only try , failing that the cooker mains is 32! Could have tail wired in and try that??? Guess that's bad practice tho
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u can use the cooker supply providing it hasnt an electric cooker conected to it
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Off to get 32amp plug in morning , hope genset has enough in it to get chassis welded it's only 3mm plate
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Would power drop much with extension cable from kitchen to shed?
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Cheers
Worth a shot if generator struggles
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Jim I really apreiciate the advice thanks . Just need someone local my way to assist with all the mods on the sip welder
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Reason for generator is that I'd have to run 20meters of cable out the kitchen window to power set, not ideal but generator worth go
