philw
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| posted on 4/8/10 at 06:00 PM |
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I need a generator
As above, i need it for powering a 180a mig, will 3kw be enough? i'm looking at a Kipor are they good or should i steer clear?
Thanks in advance
Must try harder
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snakebelly
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| posted on 4/8/10 at 07:20 PM |
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got a good Honda builders genny that i am looking to move on as i have replaced it with a silent diesel, i think its a 3 kw but would have to check at
the weekend, bosting piece of kit, have left it in the truck for months and it still always starts 2nd or 3rd pull at worst, only got a silent as like
a lot of Hondas its not very quiet and make for some grumbles in the pits at night.
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Liam
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| posted on 4/8/10 at 07:39 PM |
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Think you'll need somethin a fair bit bigger! Tried to run a 90A welder off a 3kw genny once and it just wouldn't work. Trouble is a genny
can't really supply a sudden spike of high demand. Engine just spluttered as soon as you arced up.
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Peteff
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| posted on 4/8/10 at 07:48 PM |
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You'll need at least 5kva and preferably 8kva and your welder will still probably burn it out if it's not certified for use with a
generator.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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richard
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| posted on 4/8/10 at 07:49 PM |
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I managed to run my 150 amp mig off a 2.2 kw genny ( not on full power ), but i have to say i noticed the same, once you strike the arc the engine
dips and then you have to wait until it stablises to get a decent weld so better for longer runs.
Did not prove to be my best bit of welding for this reason. so i would say you need to get the biggest you can.
Rich
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 5/8/10 at 08:47 AM |
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Might be worth hiring one first (same model as you would then buy)??
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