[brianZ71]

okay i have a lincoln 175hd, and am trying to figure out if i can make a cord like discussed here:

http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12858&highlight=dryer+outlet

to plug it into the dryer outlet. i'm electrically retarded, and am getting hung up on the amps. if the dryer outlet is 30A, can i plug my welder in?

here's the specs. does this mean it will pull 22A?:

 

[spook]

As long as it is properly fused at 30 amps you got nothing to worry about if it draws 22 amps. It will recommend a larger wire size and breaker/fuses for inrush current . But as long as your not messing with the breaker/ fuses your protected it should work fine.

 

[brianZ71]

so basically it only pulls what it needs? like if i stuck it in a 50A outlet it would be fine?

again i'm a total noob to electricity.

 

[mccustomize]

mine is a hobart 175 and it hasn't blown a breaker yet brian, my chopsaw on the other hand . . .

 

[spook]

yeah, it will pull what it needs, you attempt to fuse it fairly close when possible but in this case the 30amp breaker will protect the wire from melting in the wall. We do this incase of a failure and it suddenly draws 80 amps or something on 30 amp wire, the 30 amp fuses/breakers will trip protecting the circuit.

 

[blakjak]

It will only pull enough amperage to cover the load you place upon the supply. With a 50A circuit breaker you'll be fine. If you've only got a 30A breaker on the outlet, more than likely you'll be ok. If you aren't welding at the full capacity of the welder and maxing out the duty cycle you'll probably never know the difference unless you're the one paying the electric bill.

Don't ever use an extension cord with the welder unless it's rated the same as the breaker. Yes, you might get away with it once and others might do it but it's a good way to burn down a house or a garage or a project.

Should be a good welder. If you're only using flux core wire, throw out some extra dough and hook some gas up to it and try using it as a MIG. With some practice you'll be making some pretty welds that will really hold up well.

 

[brianZ71]

edit: gave up on this

okay qusetion.... trying it at a different house....the outlet looks like this. can i wire it up to my 3 prong, and not use the neutral?

[ IMG]http://applianceguru.com/dryers/4prong_dryer_outlet.jpg[/IMG]
will it plug straight in?

 

[oldschoolchevy]

This is what your welder looks like.

Some houses are boned grounds which means your grounds are attached to the neutral leg in the. PM davaflave hes an electrician an knows his shit.

 

[Joakwin]

i have a lincoln 175 had it hooked up to a 30ft 6-3 cable and had no problems with the fuse and i used it like that for over 3yrs

i made adapter for the welder to cable to dryer plug and got all the stuff from home depot

i will take a picture of my plugs tomorrow and post them

 

[brianZ71]

i have a lincoln 175 had it hooked up to a 30ft 6-3 cable and had no problems with the fuse and i used it like that for over 3yrs

i made adapter for the welder to cable to dryer plug and got all the stuff from home depot

i will take a picture of my plugs tomorrow and post them

thanks man. pics would be great.

 

[Beavis]

im an electrician. yes you can do this.

make sure your cord matches you dryer plug. make sure you are fused for 30A at your breaker box. plug in and start sparkin.

my dryer outlet was in my kitchen at the time. just watch out if you have small childern. keep them clear

this is how i welded in my roll cage in my 93 mustang. worked great. damn near the same welder you got...mine was a lincoln

 

[Beavis]

btw 22A is usually full load amps. it will probably pull alittle under that, would be my guess

 

[brianZ71]

so there should be not neutral/ground issues with the 3 prong dryer outlet? thanks man.

 

[Beavis]

no there shouldnt. as long as your welder is single phase..

three phase would be 4 prong

 

[brianZ71]

so i'm assembling this right now. my 8/3 wire has an uninsulated ground wire. should i put this with the neutral? just cut it off and leave it alone? do i need to ground the metal backing piece on the welder receptacle?

 

[Beavis]

uninsulated ground wire? ugh. scary if you ask me.

you can put it on the neutral. neutral=ground ground=neutral

just make sure they are tied together. make sure you have a good ground

 

[brianZ71]

I just cut it off and didn't use it. Everything works great. Thanks for the help man.

 

[Beavis]

cool cool

arch a spark!