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what is the input amps of the machine
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This is the data sheet of machine
brightspark
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that's a 3phase one what's the biggest single phase they do and its input current draw
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Will have a look..
brightspark
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if u have a modern db that takes breakers and there's a spare way in it u can get a 50 amp breaker to feed shed with a heavier cable
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That's a serious bit of kit to put in a shed?! Not sure what you'd be welding in a shed needing over 300A?
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What are you welding in your shed that you need something that big ? Unless you have a lot of spare cash you want to burn I would stick with something you can run from your standard supply.
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Not sure an inverter machine will 'like' phases out of sync they dont always 'like' gennies let alone phases messed with ??
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It's mainly because the stuff I make and have jobs to do will require more bigger machine. I have a lot of lorry stuff to make including tow bars ect. Some materials are 12 and 15 mm thick.
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Based on the info on the Boost energy website you'd need their 12kw converter. Specs here of what you need to run the welder: http://www.boost-energy.com/phase-converters/the-range/a-12-kw
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you CAN get it--- but you won't run it !!
not off 13A anyway you might get the ON light to work ----maybe.
A lot of mine are lost on you lot, also
Ahh the joy of auto correct on a phone!
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A lot of house's only have a 60amp main fuse on single phase.
If for instance your pulling 50-60 amps on your upgraded shed supply through a phase converter (that's if it'll work and not fry the welders electronics) your main fuse will blow the minute your missus plugs the kettle in!
It looks like the welder wants 16 amps per phase which on a 3 phase supply is nothing, but a phase converter will want a lot more to produce 16amps x 3.
I'm not sure you will be able to run a welder that big on a house supply.
If for instance your pulling 50-60 amps on your upgraded shed supply through a phase converter (that's if it'll work and not fry the welders electronics) your main fuse will blow the minute your missus plugs the kettle in!
It looks like the welder wants 16 amps per phase which on a 3 phase supply is nothing, but a phase converter will want a lot more to produce 16amps x 3.
I'm not sure you will be able to run a welder that big on a house supply.
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Spencer your never gonna be able to get 350 amps out of that welder unless you fit a 3ph 32 amp supply as a minimum.
The 185 won't weld 10-15mm plate either.
I'd get a multiprocess machine 230v use the mig for the 1-6mm and MMA for the thick stuff. Sorted
The 185 won't weld 10-15mm plate either.
I'd get a multiprocess machine 230v use the mig for the 1-6mm and MMA for the thick stuff. Sorted
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Yer I hear you Richard....thanks for the help and information everyone it's very appreciated.Spencer your never gonna be able to get 350 amps out of that welder unless you fit a 3ph 32 amp supply as a minimum.
The 185 won't weld 10-15mm plate either.
I'd get a multiprocess machine 230v use the mig for the 1-6mm and MMA for the thick stuff. Sorted
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that runs on a 32amp supply so would do fine
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Unfortunately all the ewm machines are 3 phase...except the 185 but thatstill to small. Looked at lorch machines to...ewm have 5 year warranty to.
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She will cost you a lot more than the purchase price to run!
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A cheap old Oxford oil cooled will eat 12mm plate if you can get a bigger single phase supply so you could get away with a smaller mig.
