Second dumb question of the month coupon

SteveB · 2008-05-07T07:00:16+00:00

I know I already used one coupon this month, so sue me.I bought an old SA 200 welder with a 1.75 kw rated plug for tools. This is stated in the Lincoln download manual. The current available is 15 amps, per manual.I am interested if I can run a 110v. Lincoln 140 MIG on that circuit. The required amperage at FULL LOAD is 20 amps. I do not see any breakers on the SA 200, so don't know what type of protection they have on there if a larger than acceptable load is put on that circuit. Also, there are two plugs on the machine. Any way to wire the two together to up the amperage? (maybe that's the third dumb question ...........)Can I just use a tester and check the voltage and amperage on those plugs with the machine running? For the electricital whizzes out there, what does 1.75 kw convert to in layman's terms?Could I use this intermittently on a very short duty cycle for wrought iron repairs, or even look for a smaller machine that has less current draw? Is there such a thing? This would be for small .065" tubing repairs.If absolutely necessary, I can use the DC part of the welder and 3/32" 6011 DCSP.Steve

May 07, 2008 25 Replies

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Bruce in Bangkok 18 years ago

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Ignoramus4557 18 years ago

I have a Lincoln LN-25 wirefeed, which gets power from the welding leads, with one used gun and one brand new gun. price $700

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johnnytorch 18 years ago

That's a decent deal with two guns. Only problem is that its just a CC machine. I think that it would work for higher current applications, but he's wanting to use it for ornamental thin stuff.

I haven't ever used a wire feeder on a CC machine, so this is based purely on what I have read. The LN25 is a good machine.

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