7018 Vs. 7018AC, Need Layman's translation please:

[Big Wave D]

I hadn't really thought about the numbers all that much, but when I started to think about the facts, it makes sense.

Yes, I am using 230v coming out of the socket and into my welder, but I'd not really thought about the fact that I can turn my welder up to 225 amps. That's more than the breaker on my house at 200 amps. Therefore, every time one used that setting, theoretically, the house breaker should trip and it doesn't. Further compound that thought with the fact that the welder works on a 50 amp breaker and it becomes apparent, something had to give, and for the welder it's its working voltage.

Now I understand their statements about "low-voltage" and "208/230v" welders.

A big dog welder has more oomph(voltage) coming out of the machine. I don't know but I'd guess maybe 50v's or greater.

Thanks again to everyone for their help in me to mentally toss this around until I was able to understand what was the underlying principle involved in all of this.

An extra shout out and props to Easygo for your link and comments. Those really helped me to solidify my understanding of things.

 

[Shield Arc]

I can see where this gets confusing. I have a Miller 330A/BP, it's 220-volt single phase, at maximum welding amps, (460) it draws 100-amps from the wall. I guess it gets down to the capacitors and transformer inside the machine.
What I don't understand is, everybody says 6010 needs more voltage output from the welder to run correctly. All my SA-200s put out 40-volts, and they run 6010 flawlessly. One of my electric machines puts out 85 volts, and it isn't impressive at all with 6010. It must be a volt amp curve ratio or something. I surely don't understand! :confused2:

 

[Big Wave D]

Shield Arc,

What's that 'monster' sitting on your truck in your Avatar photo?

Seems like it should be able to 'do some damage'.

 

[Shield Arc]

Shield Arc,

What's that 'monster' sitting on your truck in your Avatar photo?

Seems like it should be able to 'do some damage'.

That is an extremely sought after classic. Lincoln SA-200 "Red Face". They sell for around $3,000.00 on eBay!

 

[easygo]

Big Wave D,

That thing in his avatar is the Rolls Royce of portable (engine driven) welders.
I'v seen an add for the recent diesel model a few months back. It costs OVER :shocked:$13,000.:shocked: ....gulp....

You have to lay down a lot of well payed welds to pay for one of those new ones. I never welded with anything but buzz boxes and Ox/Ac but some day I would like to try a really nice machine to see if a hack like me can tell the difference.

 

[easygo]

Just for kicks I did a search for Lincoln Pipeliner Welder and found one for $15k + and I also found one for $11,985 what a deal.

loncoln pipeliner welder - Google Search

 

[Shield Arc]

Actually easygo that's not so bad. In 1982 I paid $9,378.00 for this machine. Wonder what 1982 dollars were compared to today's dollar? :laughing:

 

[easygo]

I know it is a Miller but what exactly? Big Blue with a TIG or MIG setup? Just a wild guess.

 

[Shield Arc]

I know it is a Miller but what exactly? Big Blue with a TIG or MIG setup? Just a wild guess.

Miller Trailblazer 55D, 450-amps, CC/CV diesel powered machine, with 3-stage slope.
I've ran it for 10-hours a day for months at a time at 575 to 600-amps running Innershield wire. Each morning I had to replace the Tweco lead fittings at the machine!

 

[Big Wave D]

Miller Trailblazer 55D, 450-amps, CC/CV diesel powered machine, with 3-stage slope.
I've ran it for 10-hours a day for months at a time at 575 to 600-amps running Innershield wire. Each morning I had to replace the Tweco lead fittings at the machine!

Shield Arc,

What type of work are you doing that requires that kind of amperage???