Running Arc Welder Off Generator

The generator is breaker protected.

Running arc welder off generator.

Weldforce machines by weldclass are specifically developed with generator use in mind and have a high level of protection against voltage fluctuations. The arc voltaqe is on the order of 30 volts when your welding stuck shorted it s zero and thats when the generator gets real unhappy. The biggest problem i had was adapting the generator to the welder plug. To successfully run your ac dc 225 125 welder you would need a minimum of a 15 000 watt ac generator.

Also there will not be adequate heat input to the work resulting in low weld quality poor fusion and poor bead appearance. I would avoid running any of the new computer controlled mig or tig stuff off a normal generator. Http goo gl lzejxl can both transformers and inverters be operated off non clean power generators without. You strike an arc then have to maintain it really tight while the genny sees the load and revs up.

If you are fortunate to establish an arc the arc will tend to pop out frequently. I use the 240 volt 20 amp outlet mates with nema l14 20p. After that it is the same as normal.