ArcWelderCircuit
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02-18-09, 08:50 AM
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First of all would like to say thanks to anyone who can answer my question.
Question is I have an arc welder that is 115 volt and says it operates at 26.6 amps.
I was told before and pretty sure even the box of 12-2g wire says that u should only use a 20 amp breaker on 12-2g
If i were to run a circuit for it what should i make it, 30 amp breaker and 10-2g ? I shouldnt even try it on a 20 amp breaker 12-2g circuit should i.
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Question is I have an arc welder that is 115 volt and says it operates at 26.6 amps.
I was told before and pretty sure even the box of 12-2g wire says that u should only use a 20 amp breaker on 12-2g
If i were to run a circuit for it what should i make it, 30 amp breaker and 10-2g ? I shouldnt even try it on a 20 amp breaker 12-2g circuit should i.
Thanks.
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02-18-09, 09:47 AM
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Says duty cycle 100 % up to 50 amps
Tapers to 20 % at 100 amps
The plug on the end looks to be replaced(its says 15 120 on bottom). So i definatly need to replace the plug to a 20 amp one.The wire on the plug doesn't look like very heavy ( if i had to guess id say 12gauge plug wire) and i was think of replacing it too. i might take it apart and see if it looks like its original or replaced and change it to heavier.
Tapers to 20 % at 100 amps
The plug on the end looks to be replaced(its says 15 120 on bottom). So i definatly need to replace the plug to a 20 amp one.The wire on the plug doesn't look like very heavy ( if i had to guess id say 12gauge plug wire) and i was think of replacing it too. i might take it apart and see if it looks like its original or replaced and change it to heavier.
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02-18-09, 10:10 AM
Then I would say 30 amp circuit.
You'll need to get an RV plug/receptacle or an L5-30P & R if you want twist-lock.
I wouldn't change the cord, depending on the insulation, not the wire size, it may be already good for 30 amps.
You'll need to get an RV plug/receptacle or an L5-30P & R if you want twist-lock.
I wouldn't change the cord, depending on the insulation, not the wire size, it may be already good for 30 amps.
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02-18-09, 10:48 AM
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Thanks, Will be so nice when i can weld 2 pieces of metal together 30 amp is definalty new to me and prolly explains why the plug looks replaced.
30 amp is definalty new to me and prolly explains why the plug looks replaced.
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