I just bought a Forney welder at an auction, and everything looks to be in
good shape on it ( except the back panel ,its rusty ) The only thing I can
make out on the label is the model Forney C3, and 230V. My question is, does
anyone know what amp service I will need to power it. The power cord has
been cut off at the back. It looks like it had a 10ga. cord, so I would
guess 30 amps, but I would like to be sure. Any information would be greatly
appreciated, I have some welding projects I would like to get started on.
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Gunner
"A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them;
the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences."
- Proverbs 22:3
Write to Forney at snipped-for-privacy@forneyind.com and ask them for a manual.
Historically, these are about 1955-vintage machines intended for use
as farm welders. I would start with 50 amps at 230V supply, as though
it was a Lincoln buzzbox.
Second that. Even a 30A 220V circuit would probably be OK. Forney sells stuff in
hardware stores & auto parts stores, not quite the same market as pro welders.
GWE
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