Can I run my welder on 220 with my generator

[WranglerX]

Okay, let me try a different tack. No one has recommended he check the generator to see how it is wired. I dont give two hoots about what is marked on the receptacle, that doesnt give a indication of how the receptacle is wired. Lots of people install receptacles commonly referred to as dryer plugs, to back feed their houses with a generator, not all of them install a disconnect for the main. Safe should always be the first thing on the job, never assume it came along for the ride.

I don't think we are so much concerned on how idiots may bastardize a connection to get power into their home out of desperation, and yes I have 6500 watt generator and proper transfer switch with all proper NEMA wired plugs/receptacles to run my well and refrigerator during power outage...

I think I would trust the specifications and labels on a generator OUTPUT PANEL a lot more than some statement (me included) about "this is how I think its done"....

The comment earlier about "camper" generator has been rolling around in my head a while, I have come to conclusion that its a statement a RV salesman would make to (oblivious) motor home owner that does not understand why when he turns on "auxiliary" power (generator) switch in his RV and nothing happens and salesmen is just trying to make sale.......

"Camper" phrase has nothing to do with the manufactured generators from reliable companies who actually know and understand what they do (make products)...

If you can not read a label and understand specifications on generator output panel and test with meters to be sure something is not defective, you need to go see RV salesman and get "camper" generator...

Dale

 

[zzvyb6]

My Honda EU6500IS is/was listed along with others on the Honda Power Equipment site as a Recreational Vehicle, CAMPING, tailgating and car or tenting generator. Many places (Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, ebay etc.) sell CAMPING generator cords to connect a portable generator to the RV house input receptacle. They are generally 50' or so L5-30 3 prong.

 

[Cavjock22]

The generator in question is only a 5500 watt generator..Thanks for the great responses.. But I must say Im a bit confused.. Will it work with the plug?

https://www.amazon.com/Conntek-PL1430650-Generator-250-volt-Adapter/dp/B00SSQIY4M

 

[WranglerX]

The generator in question is only a 5500 watt generator..Thanks for the great responses.. But I must say Im a bit confused.. Will it work with the plug?

https://www.amazon.com/Conntek-PL1430650-Generator-250-volt-Adapter/dp/B00SSQIY4M

Yes or I would not have recommended it (earlier).... Its a standard L14-30P for generator end IF you generator has a L14-30 receptical and the 6-50R for what is industry standard for almost all 240 Volt AC supply welders...

There has to be 100 manufactures that are producing thousands of these units....

It just seems to me $90 for adapter is a little bit expensive when to make one all the parts probably come to less than $30...

Dale

 

[nikdfish]

Yes or I would not have recommended it (earlier).... Its a standard L14-30P for generator end IF you generator has a L14-30 receptical and the 6-50R for what is industry standard for almost all 240 Volt AC supply welders...

There has to be 100 manufactures that are producing thousands of these units....

It just seems to me $90 for adapter is a little bit expensive when to make one all the parts probably come to less than $30...

Dale

Definitely doable, it's what I did. You can get the plug via Amazon for $17 delivered (prime) & the receptacle at Lowe's for about $7 (3 wire) or $13 (4 wire). Just add a short length of 10 AWG & good to go ...

 

[WranglerX]

Definitely doable, it's what I did. You can get the plug via Amazon for $17 delivered (prime) & the receptacle at Lowe's for about $7 (3 wire) or $13 (4 wire). Just add a short length of 10 AWG & good to go ...

Actually local ACE hardware store should have everything you need...

Dale

 

[buickanddeere]

My Miller Thunderbolt uses 120v for a cooling fan. No neutral, no fan and overheated. My Miller 211 with all the indicators, selectors and panel has a 3 prong plug. My receptacle outlet is wired with the neutral. Both welders run perfectly on the 3 prong. Note that the 211 has a 120v option with a changeout plug and it runs just fine on 120v. My tractor powered WinPower 50Kw alternator has only 3 prong outlets, middle one is neutral. Both welders run nicely off the tractor.

Haven't tried them with my Honda EU6500IS but that's 4 prong on the 240v receptacle and I have a contingency cord to run black and red for + and white for neutral. Chassis ground is a bolt-on at the side, not sure where that will go, but I'm listening.

You are confused between what is ground and neutral

 

[buickanddeere]

As for a "Camper Generator" this is among the largest. They are dedicated 120V output only and have a 30amp receptacle .365-Watt Generator - Champion Power Equipment

 

[buickanddeere]

Most of these jackleg back feed generator connections are out of desperation. They are made out of pride as Bubba brags about how much smarter he is that anyone else and how he can beat the system .

 

[WranglerX]

Most of these jackleg back feed generator connections are out of desperation. They are made out of pride as Bubba brags about how much smarter he is that anyone else and how he can beat the system .

Yeah and he back feeds his house and also utility line during a storm and probably kills a utility worker trying to repair downed line to his house...

Dale