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Currently, I have a 100 amp Century purchased many years ago. Granted I hardly use this machine but that may have something to do with how hard it is to use. (AC only, always sticks) I'm thinking I need something better but I have a couple of problems. First, I only have 10 gauge wire going to the service in the garage (100' run). Secondly, I've been told that I need an inverter or mig type welder as a result of the electrical weakness. I would like to rely on my generator if I could (5000 watt 20 volts) in a pinch. I would have bought the Hobart ac/dc machine and be done with it but people tell me I won't have sufficient power for it either with the generator or the garage wiring. I looked at the Northern 200 Mig/Stick inverter type welder for a bit over $600 but do not know enough about it and how good or miserable it is to use. (no reviews) Any enlightenment would be appreciated.