I'm considering purchase a TIG welding machine that I found online and I'm wondering about its power requirements.
According its specification its input parameters are:
From these parameters, I believe I need to install a 30A circuit at my home, which may cost several times more than the welder itself and would supply more power than even my stove.
Is it really necessary to install such a high capacity circuit or is it possible to go lower?
Alternatively, I may need to purchase a lower powered machine, but then my concern is whether or not it would meet my needs.
I need to be able to weld aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel. I don't see myself working with any other types of metals. I also would like either lift off or HF startup, not scratch start.
The thickness of the metals I foresee myself working with range up to 6mm.
Any suggestions on either the electrical wiring side or a machine that could meed my requirements?
Thanks,
Nap (from Queensland Australia)
According its specification its input parameters are:
Rated Input Voltage: | AC220V:15%,50/60Hz |
Rated Input Power: | 7.8 KVA |
Rated Input Current: | 26.3A |
From these parameters, I believe I need to install a 30A circuit at my home, which may cost several times more than the welder itself and would supply more power than even my stove.
Is it really necessary to install such a high capacity circuit or is it possible to go lower?
Alternatively, I may need to purchase a lower powered machine, but then my concern is whether or not it would meet my needs.
I need to be able to weld aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel. I don't see myself working with any other types of metals. I also would like either lift off or HF startup, not scratch start.
The thickness of the metals I foresee myself working with range up to 6mm.
Any suggestions on either the electrical wiring side or a machine that could meed my requirements?
Thanks,
Nap (from Queensland Australia)