Is my newbie ? stupid?

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Please help. I have posted the same question twice now and zero replies. If somebody could help me I would really apreciate it (NEWBIE). I purchased a arc-140 welder (it was originally supposed to be a 120) and would like to know if wired for115, I could run this from my generator (2500watts/18 amps) if I keep the power down so as not to trip the ciriut breaker (18 amps). Or should I just buy a bigger generator like the one I saw in Harbor Freight, a 9hp/4500watts? Thanks

Andrew Hollis Wakefield · Accepted Answer

No, your question is not stupid ... but I for one have no idea of theanswer. As far as the amperage is concerned, yes, you could probably runat lower amps ... but how exactly your generator will perform under heavyload, and how that welder will perform, I have no idea. It doesn't soundlike that generator is very big ... and the HF machine is not the best inthe world ... if you're contemplating buying a bigger generator, and needportable welding, you might want to consider getting a gen-welder instead.

Don D · Answer

It will run on a light load 15A. I have done that in the past.On mine Iam going to make a pig tail so I can plug into the 20A side on my 5500 Gen.so I can kick it up.    I run mine on 20A in the garage from the Washer hook-up and I can tellthe difference running on the gen. at 15A.    I would spend the money if you do not have 20A. You never know if youwill need to kick it up a notch for thicker metal    Just my .04   Keep the change on the .02 info.Don

SWORDFISH · Answer

Thank you for your help, I appreciate it.

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