Generator advice for welder

[Midniteoyl]

Thanks for the link on that generator. It's a grand right now, but I'm in no rush and might just watch it for a while to see if it comes down again. At $650, that's a fantastic deal!!!!

Do all of you use it on propane? Does that burn cleaner, which means fewer issues over time? How long does a five gallon tank last? I really like the idea of propane for emergency use during winter storms.

Thank you,
Eddie

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[CCWKen]

Here's what Lincoln has to say about using a generator for a welder.
Generator Size to Operate a Lincoln AC/DC 225/125?

Apparently, it's a Lincoln welder design deficiently.

"Unfortunately, the design of the transformer on the AC/DC 225/125 is not efficient enough to be powered by a small generator."

 

[BeezFun]

I use the generator I already had that runs off the PTO on my tractor. It's 12kW, so it has a 50A 220v outlet, as well as 30A and a bunch of 20A 110v. I throw the welder in the bucket of the tractor, so I can easily move everything around in the field wherever I need to work. I like stuff that runs off the PTO because then I don't have another engine I have to maintain, and pay for. Mine is similar to this one, but I bought it used on ebay so it was only about $600 if I remember.

 

[EddieWalker]

Congrats to your brother. My wife teaches at UT Tyler and it's a great school. All of her students have jobs lined up before they graduate. It's very impressive!!!!

 

[davrow]

I've noticed the specs show the rating drops about 1,000 watts when using propane (10K/8K becomes 9K/7K).

My big problem is finding one that is CARB compliant for California. Lots more expensive and fewer choices. Gotta love Cali.

 

[Gregster613]

I'm at work now so I don't have the machine to look at but I bought a Champion 7500/8500 Watts (I think) and it runs my AC225 Lincoln just fine. It's supposed to be a clean power machine also and I do plan to run my PA160 inverter off of it too. I haven't gotten around to getting the proper plug yet; just too many various projects that suddenly crop up and need to be dealt with. You guys know how that can be!
It was on sale when I was looking and I believe I paid $500 or $600 for it. I've used it to power my entire house, well, pool, spa etc., etc. It really hums with everything on at one time and I don't plan to use it for pool, spa, etc., that was just a test of its abilities.
Greg

 

[Midniteoyl]

It really hums with everything on at one time and I don't plan to use it for pool, spa, etc., that was just a test of its abilities.
Greg

Pfftt.. Summer outage and that thing would be running the pool, outdoor tv and icebox.. all I'd need

 

[Gregster613]

Yeah, it will do that; unfortunately it doesn't automatically restock the icebox! You need to stock your own beer. Darn!

 

[STx]

Thanks for the link on that generator. It's a grand right now, but I'm in no rush and might just watch it for a while to see if it comes down again. At $650, that's a fantastic deal!!!!

Do all of you use it on propane? Does that burn cleaner, which means fewer issues over time? How long does a five gallon tank last? I really like the idea of propane for emergency use during winter storms.

Thank you,
Eddie

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[prichard]

Also watch woot.com, Amazon site and home depot sometimes has them on the deal of the day