That's not strictly true...But if you don't ask you'll never know
That's not strictly true...But if you don't ask you'll never know
So does that mean it needs a 20A supply?Power Input: 230V - 1ph
Absorbed Power: 4.5kW
So does that mean it needs a 20A supply?Power Input: 230V - 1ph
Absorbed Power: 4.5kW
The instruction manual show it fitted with a 13A plug http://www.tooled-up.com/artwork/ProdPDF/MIGHTYMIG150.pdf Apparently it has a "Maximum effective current" (whatever that is) of 7.9A
The instruction manual show it fitted with a 13A plug http://www.tooled-up.com/artwork/ProdPDF/MIGHTYMIG150.pdf Apparently it has a "Maximum effective current" (whatever that is) of 7.9A
No.By rights/regs all sockets in domestic premises should have shutters
Of the 3 "150A" (actually 2 @ 150A and 1 @ 145A) MIG welders that Toolstation sell, that one is the cheapest, lightest, worst duty cycle, lowest power consumption one.MIG welders typically operate at a fixed voltage of around 30VDC so that's (roughly) where the 4.5KW comes from on that "150A" welder.
And yes, that would suggest that at full tilt, the 150A welder will need just shy of 20A at 230V. It's interesting to see, as an aside, that the duty circle mentioned in the specs, earlier, at 105A (is that a typo - should it read "150A"?) is only 15%. So at full tilt, you'll spend most time waiting for the kettle to boil...
Of the 3 "150A" (actually 2 @ 150A and 1 @ 145A) MIG welders that Toolstation sell, that one is the cheapest, lightest, worst duty cycle, lowest power consumption one.MIG welders typically operate at a fixed voltage of around 30VDC so that's (roughly) where the 4.5KW comes from on that "150A" welder.
And yes, that would suggest that at full tilt, the 150A welder will need just shy of 20A at 230V. It's interesting to see, as an aside, that the duty circle mentioned in the specs, earlier, at 105A (is that a typo - should it read "150A"?) is only 15%. So at full tilt, you'll spend most time waiting for the kettle to boil...
I wonder if it's built down to a spec to appeal to people who simply wouldn't buy it if it didn't have a 13A plug?
The manuals for both Sealey ones quote duty cycles at 105A, nothing higher, so I doubt it's a misprint. The manual for the other "150A" Sealey does say
IMPORTANT! If using welder to full
capacity, we recommend a 16amp
supply. We recommend you discuss
the installation of a 16amp industrial
round pin plug and socket with your
electrician.
I suspect that what you mean is that any 150A MIG welder made for a price that a hobbyist could justify needs such a fan.Any 150A MIG needs a dirty great fan on it to keep it cool and get a decent duty cycle.
I suspect that what you mean is that any 150A MIG welder made for a price that a hobbyist could justify needs such a fan.Any 150A MIG needs a dirty great fan on it to keep it cool and get a decent duty cycle.
You can get water cooled ones. Possibly oil too?
That makes sense. I don't know, but would have suspected, that even if one did have oil (or water) cooling, one would probably still need a fan. Isn't that the case?Don't be distracted by thoughts of oil or (less likely) water cooling - getting decent airflow in a MIG welder is 90% of the battle.
So is this a poor mig welder for all that understand the technical spec?
I want to weld 5mm angle and 3mm box mild steel, it was rated as one of the better ones ona mig welding forum i asked about 12 months ago for under £250
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