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  1. Ele123

    AC arc welder transformer connection

    AC arc welder transformer. I tested the transformer as follows: -All wires are separated from the switch and from each other -There are 9 red wires, 6 gray and 2 thick uninsulated copper leads to which the main cables for the electrode holder and ground are connected. -No wire has contact with...
  2. P

    3 phase 380V welder to run on a 3-phase 220V power

    I have an old Migatronic Automig X 200 welder configured as 380V 3-phase unit. Migatronic for spec. I have a 220V 3-phase point in my garage, but that does not work well, obviously. What would be the best option to get this welder to work? Would it be possible to rewire it so it can work on my...
  3. B

    16A sockets in shed for welder and compressor

    Hi, I want to have installed 2 x 16A commando sockets in my shed. I want to run a MIG welder which has a max output of 180A @ 23V and a 3hp 2.2kW compressor. They wouldn’t be running at the same time. Both manufacturers state each needs a 16A supply however I’ve been running the welder from a...
  4. DarkDragoon

    Question about using 10-30P to 6-50R adapter for welder

    I recently bought a simple welder for some basic hobby welding, it is a 110/220 welder and I would like to use it on the 220 I already have but I'm a bit unsure if the 220 outlet I have will be ok. My main concern is that the welder has a Standard 110 US plug on it but comes with a Standard 110...
  5. S

    UK Running a cable for home Welder

    I am planning to run a cable from my house consumer unit to a new consumer unit in my garage. I then want to run a medium duty welder from said garage CU. I am thinking: SWA cable from 32A MCB in main CU in 4mm or 6mm ran under floor through adjacent loft to garage in / not in metal conduit...
  6. robertl

    UK 3 phase inverter welder from Split Phase / Bi Phase supply 480v

    Hello all, I have discussed my power install before as i am sure a lot of you will remember as it is quite different to a normal setup. I have a split phase / Bi Phase system, 2 phases coming into the workshop from a center tapped transformer. 240v phase to neutral and 480 phase to phase. I have...
  7. R

    UK Temp extension cable for welder

    I have a 80m run to the bottom of my garden is it practical to run 2 extension cables down the garden and join them together with a make shift link lead both outputs joined together into a single output socket. to allow better current load capability and hopefully less voltage drop to drive my...
  8. J

    UK Installation for welder

    Hi. I'm planning to buy single phase walder with supply current of 16A. In got unused 32A mcb in my breaker box. I want to replace it with 16A type C or D and use about 7m long 4mm cable to connect 16A interlocked socket. Socket will go on wall of garage that is part of house. What type of...
  9. 2

    Welder - what sort of amp input it will need at 240v

    I recently bought a welder (picture attached) I was wondering what sort of amp input it will need at 240v
  10. the pict

    Welder transformer zapped

    Hi all I need a bit of help from the wise wizards I mate has a heavy duty mig welder which gave up the ghost on him I have had it apart the transformer that supplies 24vDC has no continuity through the primary and on close inspection the "in" if you like has detached itself from the terminal...
  11. I

    More POWAA for my welder

    Okay so, I have a shed down the end of my garden where I like to weld and do stupid stuff. Anyway I have an arc welder which at maximum power gives me 160A @ 20V which is 3200W. When my parents built the shed they didn't take into account that there son was going to be a raging metal melting...
  12. P

    what size wire do i need for welder in garage

    Hi garage 37 metres away .From main consumer unit in house to a consumer unit in garage 47 metres .The garage runs off 2.5 swp under ground and operates lights 6 amp and a 32 amp ring everything works ok for what I used it for ,now I am thinking of running a welder .So my question is would you...
  13. Daveylennon93

    Welder supply question

    Hello just after joining the forum. Just have a question about the power supply for a welder im buying. Was hoping to get a 300amp mig welder that requires a 32amp supply. But after reading a bit about the power needed to run it full power im not sure is the supply at my house good enuf. The...
  14. S

    2 Phase Projection welder

    I have a job to provide power to a 2 phase 140A projection welder. The run is 35M. According to the regs i would need a 35mm cable to run the 140A. However with it being short bursts of power can i get away with a smaller CSA? Anyone have experience with these i would love some advice. Thanks...
  15. N

    Mig welder

    Hi guys, I've gone to a job and the customer has a 5-5 split Rccb board, and there shed is wired from a 32amp mcb. But when the welder is in use it trips the RCcb the welder is brand new. What could be the cause? Cheers
  16. Soulsurfer

    Welder supply

    I need to run in a new feed for some welding machines, a mig, tig inverter, some pretty meaty grinders etc.. for a friend who owns an engineering company and wants some kit in his garage at home to play late with ! I'm trying to find reference to whether rcd protection will be a nuisance...
  17. N

    80 KVA spot welder

    Hi all, Could anyone tell what size armoured cable I would need to supply a 400v ( 2 phase) 80 KVA spot welder . Cheers
  18. JD6400

    Is this a single phase welder ?

    Hopefully the picture's have uploaded otherwise this thread will be a bit pointless ! I got called to this old oil set last week as it keeps blowing its 32 fuses , it was a replacement for an old oxford 2 phase one that had given up the ghost . Being a farmer install it had been wired like...
  19. D

    industrial welder. any advice

    Hey guys I want help on this forum about cpc and I heard I won't get any am I right?
  20. S

    3 Phase welder

    Currently looking at a job to install power for welders. I asked for the size of the welders and customer has replied with MIG 32A 3Ph = 14KVA. So i can work out total loadings for the installation have a i done the following sum correctly? 14kva X PF of 0.8 = 11.2kw A= 11.2 x 1000/415 x...

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