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Old 10-09-2012, 12:24 AM   #31
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Seen it says rated at 7kva where most circuit breakers in your house are rated 6 or 4 might have to upgrade them to 10kva ones. Could be a chance of breaker not being able to extinguish the arc. Still doing an apprenticeship so any Sparkys want to tell me how far off the mark I am would be great. Learning everyday.
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Old 10-09-2012, 12:29 AM   #32
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Old 10-09-2012, 04:17 PM   #33
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just thinking,
i run my Cigweld 180 Amp Mig off a ringgrip 6 way power board, rated at 10 Amps, and at the same time i have 3x 36 Watt fluros running off the same powerboard.
i would be lucky to trip the 10 Amp circuit breaker in the powerboard once a month.
Although not ideal this way the circuit in house is protected...
Alot of the rules are when we had fuses which DON'T blow fast.. Plus larger fuse wire can be fitted..
I often run my 270 amp welder through extension cord and 10amp board with RCD also.. Yes I have heavy duty lead and 15amp in garage ..
It's just some times the wrong lead gets used..
The MIG is lucky to be much more than 80 Amps though..
Don't use extension cord would up .. It needs to cool..
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Old 12-09-2012, 10:38 PM   #34
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Hi Guys
was talking to a local salesman today and the mig they sell is called BOSSWELD are these a well known brand and if so do you think there up there with cigweld lincoln etc as he is close and conveniant .
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