small arc welder recommendation

[5030]

I made 10ga cord extensions with "clothes dryer" plugs and caps. Connected to our sources - both house and generator power - of 240VAC, the voltage at the far end is still over 230VAC at full load of 22A for the stick welder, 21A for the Miller 175A MIG and even less for the Hypertherm 30Air plasma cutter.

Of course the only one of them that gets extensions on the business end is the stick welder. I made up 2/0 welding cable extensions with Dinse ends for those times when the 10' factory-provided leads don't reach. Unless it's a small project on the table I frequently use the extensions just to make sure I don't need to move the machine around.

It'd be neat to have a 1 ton weld truck set up with an autocrane, Miller Bobcat, Hypertherm Powermax 165, yada yada, but I'm a Harry Homeowner / tractor user / tinkerer and the equipment I have exceeds any of my needs. But don't mention that to Wifey

EDIT TO ADD: I couldn't survive in an HOA community. HOA Representative Brenda Busybody certainly wouldn't like my response to any of their recommendations.

I'm the HOA whatever that is here...lol

 

[MillWeld]

I am thinking the same thing. When I can get 240 VAC i will use 1/8"

 

[MillWeld]

Thanks to those who recommended the Titanium 225 - I bought it on a substantial discount and finally got around to using it. I was very pleased with its performance at 120 VAC and 75 amps with a 3/32" E6011 electrode. Had no problem with the duty cycle. I welded a hinge/pivoting mechanism for a wellhouse roof. At 240 VAC it may weld as well as my big old Lee welder I used for 50 years.

 

[machinery-man]

It's been a while since I have posted. I have moved to a retirement home and had to give up a lot of hobbies (sawmilling, wood heat, welding). I am thinking about resuming my welding with a 120 VAC arc welder because I think I can do small tasks with a smaller unit whereas the 240 vac 50 amp I sold can't be plugged in at my garage and the need to do the large projects I once did are no longer needed. I think I can use a smaller unit occasionally without upsetting neighbors. I want to stick with a stick welder because I have 50+ years experience with it. Any recommendations?

I have an ARCCAPTAIN MIG200 but they are now selling a flux wire/stick wire model call Mig145. It is not really mig but used flux wire and operates on 110v. 15 amp breaker will limit your amperage but you could do small work. They are on sale as we speak for $169. Look at their site.