Using a generator to power welder.

[BukitCase]

You've probably already thought of this, but any chance you know anybody with that same Honda genny (and a parallel kit) - that'd give you TWICE as much 120 volt power, might get your job done even tho it wouldn't let you run either welder on 240... Steve

 

[BufordBoone]

You've probably already thought of this, but any chance you know anybody with that same Honda genny (and a parallel kit) - that'd give you TWICE as much 120 volt power, might get your job done even tho it wouldn't let you run either welder on 240... Steve

Good idea, Steve. I'll look around.

Thanks.

 

[yomax4]

Got oxy-fuel torch? Get a stick of Nickel Silver (NiAg) brazing rod and torch it up. Very tough and hard to cut. Fixes cast material and many other things too.

 

[TnAndy]

Call local rentall place and see what a day rental on something like a Miller Bobcat or Lincoln gas driven welder runs. I just looked at our local one, and it's $40 for a day, has 50' of lead with it.

 

[zzvyb6]

A Honda EU3000IS will run the Lincoln at 40% Duty on 120Vin (1900 Watts). The EU2000IS is quite a bit shy.

My EU6500IS runs my Miller 211 fine. I ALWAYS use the full throttle setting for these tasks instead of the On-Demand feature.

If there is a farmer nearby, they might have a tractor powered PTO generator that will do the job without puffing.

 

[Big Barn]

Call local rentall place and see what a day rental on something like a Miller Bobcat or Lincoln gas driven welder runs. I just looked at our local one, and it's $40 for a day, has 50' of lead with it.

For $40 a day I would go this route. In my area you’d be lucky if you can get someone to even show up for less than $200.

Keep an eye out for a portable welder if you anticipate future jobs. I found this little Briggs and Stratton powered DC welder for $50cdn with 50 feet of leads.

 

[Jchonline]

It will run but at a lower temp. That means a weaker weld. Get a bigger generator or call the welder.

 

[BufordBoone]

Just saw an ad for a Sportsman 4,000/3,500 generator for $279. Looks like that means 4,000 surge and 3,500 constant watts.

Am I correct in believing this generator should power my Lincoln 210 MP on 120?

The specs on the Lincoln page say Input power: 115/230/1/60

Thanks for all the recommendations.

BTW, my "quick fix" for countering bolt cutters has been to install bulldog (cable) clamps on the lock shackle and grind the nuts so that a wrench won't turn them. The clamp is too large for the bolt cutter jaws.

I understand the 115/230 part is for volts. Anybody know what the other numbers are?

 

[Sawyer Rob]

1= single phase and the 60 = cycles.

I don't think that gen set is big enough to do a good job running a welder...

SR

 

[Fallon]

Inverter machines are reasonably sensitive to power quality. Most generators, especially cheap ones, put out pretty dirty power. The combination of those 2 means a fried welder. Most manufacturers specify a generator capable of clean power output. I forget (probably varies too) the maximum total harmonic distortion & other metrics they use to define "clean".

Old transformer machines dont care, but good luck on moving them in a portable manner. Much less needing a lot more generator due to the efficiency.