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Welding off a Generator
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:03 pm
by dunketh
Been given a 700 watt genny, a lil baby to run random stuff off.
Would it be extremely optimistic to try running a cheap hobby mig off it?
Worst case it'll run a grinder and a drill I'm guessing, maybe a tiny HVLP compressor?? I dunno..
Re: Welding off a Generator
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:14 pm
by bmcecosse
It should be ok - but the problem is it may 'dip' just when you strike the arc - dropping the arc out again....... Just need to try it and see!
Re: Welding off a Generator
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:49 pm
by Alec
Hello Dunketh,
welders are very hard on generators and 700 watts is tiny so I doubt it will be any use. Good luck with the rest of your tools?
Alec
Re: Welding off a Generator
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:09 pm
by bmcecosse
I would hope a Mig on lowish settings might be ok - but no chance with a 'stick' welder..........
Re: Welding off a Generator
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:30 pm
by polo2k
I know the user pskipper has tried this so he might be able to offer advise, from memory the penetration wasn't terrific
